Skype for the iPad is another one of those apps that we have been waiting years for, and today we finally see the release. 

Features include:

• Two-way video calling.* With Skype video calling available on iPhones, as well as in Skype for Android, Skype for Mac, Skype for Windows, Skype on HDTVs and more – you can connect to over 170 million Skype connected users worldwide**.
• Instant messaging. You can even instant message during a video call on your iPad, with emoticons to personalize your message.
• Simple to view contacts. Contacts are now displayed in a grid on Skype for iPad, showing large avatar photos – making it easy to find your contacts and conversations.
• Easy navigation. Find your recent Skype conversations and history at the touch of a button making searching simple.
• Simple SMS texting. An SMS text message can be sent by simply opening a contact and selecting SEND SMS or by opening the dial pad, typing in the number you wish to SMS and then typing your message.

If you have an iPad 2 it does make use of the dual camera for easy video calling, and Skype for iPad works with both wi-fi and 3G connections.

Skype for iPad (iTunes link)