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Skype 3.0 Out of Beta, Final Version Available for Windows Mobile

Kim Poh Liaw — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:29:58 +0000

3 months after the released of Skype 3.0 beta, the company has now updated the Skype for Windows Mobile with final version 3.0. The new version now supports file transfer, you can send files from your windows mobile smartphone directly to other skype users. The new version can also use the Skype’s text messaging service which is good especially when you are roaming in other countries. Check out and download the new version here.

CTIA2009: Skype Coming to BlackBerry Smartphones in May

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:41:30 +0000

Skype today announced that the lite version of Skype, a ‘thin’ Skype client for mobile phones, will soon be available as a free download for BlackBerry smartphones. A beta version will be available in May for the BlackBerry Bold and BlackBerry Curve smartphones, with support for other BlackBerry smartphones coming later.

The lite version of Skype delivers core Skype capabilities to BlackBerry smartphones, including:

Make Skype-to-Skype calls to other Skype users anywhere in the world
Send/receive instant messages to/from individuals or groups
Make Skype calls at low rates to people on landline or mobile phones
Receive calls to your online number on Skype
See when your Skype contacts are online/available to chat

The lite version of Skype will be available to BlackBerry users worldwide. The ability to make calls will be available in 10 countries: Australia, Brazil (Rio de Janeiro & Sao Paulo), Denmark, Estonia, Finland, New Zealand, Poland, Sweden, the United States and the UK. English will be supported first, with additional languages to follow. Those who download the beta version will be able to provide feedback on the application via an online survey.

The beta of the lite version of Skype will be available as a free download to BlackBerry smartphone users beginning in May from www.skype.com/m using their BlackBerry® Browser.

CTIA2009: Skype for iPhone Appear in US and Japan iPhone Application Store

Kim Poh Liaw — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:11:09 +0000

As expected, Skype has slowly rolled out its new iPhone application and you can now see the application listed on iPhone application store in Japan and US. The free application has a version number v1.0.0.63 and is free to download. The Skype application works only with WiFi connection, supports SkypeOut, Skype-to-Skype and SkypeIn VoIP calls.

The application delivers core Skype capabilities including:

Free Skype-to-Skype calls from any Wi-Fi zone to other Skype users worldwide
Call landline or mobile phones at Skype’s calling rates from any Wi-Fi zone
Send/receive instant messages to/from individuals or groups via 3G, Wi-Fi, GPRS or EDGE (whichever is available)
Receive calls to a personal online number on Skype
See when Skype contacts are online/available to IM or talk

Skype for iPhone requires a Wi-Fi connection to make free Skype-to-Skype calls or low-cost Skype calls to mobiles and landlines. Users will not be charged by Skype for making and receiving Skype-to-Skype calls using an iPhone or iPod touch. Skype’s normal low rates apply if using Skype to call landlines or mobiles.

Profile pictures of other users in a Skype Contacts list are also visible, making it easy to identify them. In addition, users can update their own Skype profile picture from within the Skype for iPhone app, either by choosing an existing image from a photo album on the device, or by using the camera on the iPhone to take a new photo.

[via engadget]

Rumor: Native Skype for iPhone Software Client Coming Next Week

Kim Poh Liaw — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:01:47 +0000

While there are already few third party software supporting Skype services on iPhone, the company is planning to announce its native iPhone Skype client next week at CTIA Wireless. According to gigaom, Skype is getting ready to make the announcement, although it is not 100 percent confirmed to be happened in CTIA Wireless.

Skype 3.0 Beta for Windows Mobile Available Now

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:28:39 +0000

Skype has released a new Skype 3.0 beta for Windows Mobile, adding the ability to send text message through the Skype client and send/receive files with your other Skype friends. With the new file transfer feature, you can send files wirelessly anywhere to others easily.

For the new sms texting feature, the text message you are sending will be charged by Skype and is based on Skype’s rate according to your country. It is much lower than your service provider rate, according to Skype, especially when you are roaming. You can download the Skype 3.0 beta here

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SpinVox powers first Skype voicemail to text

Kim Poh Liaw — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:29:53 +0000

SpinVox announces the availability of voicemail to text conversion for all Skype voicemail users. The software will convert your Skype’s voice messages to text in English, Spanish, French and German. The messages are then sent by Skype as an SMS text directly to a designated mobile phone for users to read.

Skype users can now benefit from instant ‘visible voicemail’, and never miss those important calls from friends or colleagues when they are away from Skype. Recipients of converted voicemail messages can listen to the full voice message by either signing into Skype or by calling their Skype To Go number. As well as being able to receive voicemail as text via SpinVox, Skype users may choose instead to receive voicemail notification via SMS or for free by email.

Each voicemail to text conversion will cost $0.25 plus the cost of sending an SMS at standard low Skype rates. Additional SMS charges – a maximum of 3 – may apply depending on the length of the voicemail message.All payments are made fuss-free through Skype Credit. Users have a choice to set a limit on the number of voicemail conversions received per day and to receive messages from people only in their contact list to help them manage their Skype credit.

MWC2009: Skype and Nokia partner to integrate Skype into Nokia devices

Kim Poh Liaw — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:15:42 +0000

Skype and Nokia today announced a partnership that will bring the world’s leading Internet communications experience to the Nokia range of mobile computers. Under the terms of the cooperation, Skype will be integrated into Nokia devices, starting with the Nokia Nseries. The Nokia N97 flagship device will be the first to incorporate the Skype experience in the 3rd quarter of 2009.

The Skype experience will be part of the address book of the Nokia N97, enabling presence – seeing when Skype contacts are online – as well as instant messaging. Nokia N97 owners around the world will also be able to use 3G and WLAN to easily make and receive free Skype-to-Skype voice calls, in addition to low-cost Skype calls to landlines and mobile devices.

“Making Skype available everywhere through mobile devices is essential to fulfilling our vision of ‘enabling the world’s conversations’,” said Scott Durchslag, Skype’s Chief Operating Officer. “Collaborating closely with Nokia to preload and integrate our software onto their devices will benefit the many Nokia customers who already use Skype, as it makes Skype easily accessible and simple to use on the go. It will also bring Skype new users who love Nokia’s Symbian S60 experience.”

Skype Lite Available on Android Platform and Java-Enabled Mobile Phones

Kim Poh Liaw — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:10:19 +0000

Skype announced the release of a lite version of Skype, a ‘thin’ client for Skype that can be downloaded on Android-powered devices, as well as more than 100 other Java-enabled mobile phones. The software is still in beta release, works with your mobile servie’s data plan for making VoIP calls.

The lite version delivers core Skype capabilities including:

Make Skype-to-Skype calls to other Skype users anywhere in the world
Send/receive instant messages to/from individuals or groups
Make Skype calls at low rates to people on landline or mobile phones
Receive calls to your online personal phone number on Skype
See when your Skype contacts are online/available to chat

The lite version of Skype is currently available for Android devices, which today include the T-Mobile G1, the first Android-powered mobile phone currently available in the United States and the United Kingdom. For instructions on downloading the lite version of Skype to LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson phones, users can visit www.skype.com/m using the mobile browser on their phone or www.skype.com/go/mobiledownload from a computer.

New Skype for Mobile Beta 2 Adds More Devices Support

Kim Poh Liaw — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:37:01 +0000

Skype has released a new beta version for mobile phone today. The new version now adds 30 more supported models and also numerous of improvements. You can check if your mobile phone is supported here, or here is a list of the newly supported models.

Motorola v6maxx, L9, Razr2 V9
Nokia 5310, 5610, 6300, E61, N70, N72, N73, N76, N78, N81, N82
Samsung G600, G800, U600, U900
Sony Ericsson c702, c902, k660, k770, k850i, w580, w660i, w760, w890, w910, w980, z770

You can also send key in your mobile number in the download page and Skype will send you a text message with a download url for you to download directly from your mobile phone.

ASUS Unveils Skype Certified Standalone Videophone

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:36:35 +0000

Boasting a large 7″ display and a built-in webcam, speaker and microphone, the new WiFi-capable videophone AiGuru SV1 from Asus lets users make unlimited video calls for free to other Skype users without the need for a computer. Users can also join voice conferences, making the ASUS AiGuru SV1 an inexpensive, all-in-one voice and video conferencing solution for small businesses. ASUS AiGuru SV1 users looking to make outgoing and receive incoming calls to and from fixed and mobile lines can subscribe to one of Skype’s unlimited calling subscriptions or purchase Skype credit to make outgoing calls at www.skype.com

The ASUS AiGuru SV1 offers the quickest and easiest way to make free video calls – at no point is a computer or additional software required. Users can get up and running in three simple steps:

Connect to a broadband connection, either wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable
Sign-in with an existing Skype name or create a new one
Start video calling

The ASUS AiGuru SV1 will initially be available for pre-order on September 18, 2008 in Europe and North America from Skype’s online shop (www.skype.com/shop). It will be on sale at the beginning of October 2008 priced $299.95/€249.95/£199.95. The videophone will be available in retail outlets in the Asia Pacific region later this year