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Skype stuff

The folks at Skype are feeling all World Cup-y and have started a promotion designed to keep football fans in touch for free. Skype users in the U.S. can call any mobile or landline for free for the entire month; check the details for other countries. Read More »

Verizon and Skype shared details of their partnership: an exclusive Skype mobile client for BlackBerry and Android handsets arrives this week. Skype-to-Skype calls won’t count against data or voice limits although all Skype calls will be routed over Verizon’s traditional voice circuits. Read More »

 
 

The buzz surrounding the belief we’ll see the Nexus One appear on Verizon today clearly demonstrates the popularity of the Android platform, and the desire to see the best Android phone on the Verizon network. The thought of a Verizon Nexus One running Skype is awesome. Read More »

The Windows Mobile world may have recently lost Skype, but Symbian owners can rejoice as the VoIP app has gone gold. Skype for Symbian is now available in the Ovi Store, and is a full featured client supporting most of Skype’s services. Read More »

If you’re looking to install Skype on your Windows Mobile handset, you can stop looking. Skype pulled the software and there’s actually a very good reason. It’s been the same issue that’s hampered the Skype experience for years on Windows Mobile devices. Read More »

Verizon Wireless makes a statement about its network with the announcement of Skype Mobile over 3G. Starting next month, Skype-to-Skype calls over 3G won’t be charged against data plans or voice minute allowances. Nine BlackBerry and Android handsets will initially be supported. Read More »

Google Voice in the browser for iPhone and webOS might dominate the radar today, but let’s not overlook Windows Mobile and software clients. If you do that, you’ll miss out on the news from SHAPE Services, creators of IM+ All-in-One Messenger. Today the company… Read More »

Earlier this week, the folks at Skype updated the latest and greatest beta version for Linux. Beta 2 of Skype 2.1 adds some features that Windows and Mac users have enjoyed for some time now — screen sharing, quoting of chat messages and… Read More »

Aside from a few missing tidbits to be determined, the full specifications of Google’s Nexus One are in plain sight on Engadget. I recommend you review the full listing, but here are the highlights, which were mostly leaked prior or shown on video: 512… Read More »

Skype Beta Lands on Symbian S60 Handsets

Just as my excitement over integrated Skype on the Nokia N900 is slowly dying down, the Skype folks do something else to get my attention. This time it’s a beta of Skype for the Symbian S60 platform. The free communications software is only… Read More »

Last night I went to use the evaluation Nokia N900 and call James, when I realized I had a data-only SIM card in the device. It turns out that it didn’t matter due to the excellent integration of VoIP and IM services within Maemo. You… Read More »

Fring Adds Video Skype Calls on Symbian Phones

The latest version of the messaging and social app Fring for Symbian devices now integrates video calling over Skype using the integrated camera on your handset. Read More »

More Must Reads

It what might be a counter-punch to the Google and Verizon partnership today, AT&T has finally relented on it’s VoIP stance for iPhone users. Om shares this latest development and offers up a valid concern: how will AT&T’s network — already… Read More »

Regular readers know that I couldn’t do without Skype. The voice over IP service has been a daily staple in my routine since early 2005. Since I use it so much, I’m a perfect candidate to test out new Skype accessories like the FREETALK Everyman… Read More »

One of the advantages of working for the GigaOM Network is the ability to contribute some in-depth articles for the subscription site, GigaOM Pro. These articles give me a chance to really delve into an idea and flesh it out into a full-fledged product idea.… Read More »

All you Palm Pre owners out there who’ve been wishing you could use Skype on your handset can stand down. A web-based app has been released that allows full use of Skype on the handset. The program, IM+, has been around for a good while… Read More »

Those of us who work at home or on the road sometimes need to reach out and touch someone. Collaborating with co-workers is very important, not only in order to get things done effectively, but also to keep in touch with the outside world. SkypeRead More »

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