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 supported on a number of Third Edition, Feature Pack 1 and 2 handsets for now, with more expected when the final version hits. Here’s a listing of devices that can take advantage of the beta: Nokia’s E71, E63, E66, N82, E51, N95, N81, E90, N96, N85, 5320,6210 Navigator & Classic, N78 and N79. (Whew!)
Aside from the basic free Skype-to-Skype calling, the beta includes:
- Calling landline or cell phones with Skype credits or subscription
- Receiving calls on your Online Number
- Instant Messaging
- Group conversations
- File sending and receiving
The software works over both Wi-Fi and 3G mobile broadband, so you’re not limited to hotspot or home usage. Bear in mind that you’ll need 6 MB of storage space to install Skype, so a little early spring cleaning might be in order. Note that this version uses its own contact management — as far as I can tell, there’s no native integration with your handset’s contact app like that fancy N900.
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