Skype for iPhone updated to version 3.0 – Adds video-calling!

Skype couldn’t keep this waiting till CES, so they went and released video-calling via their iPhone client. The update is a free update, and should be available via iTunes now. It requires iOS 3.0 and above. It works on every iOS 3.0 device, so you’ll get video-calling on the iPad (one-way), iPod touch and iPhone.What’s New in Version 3।0Improvements:* Make Skype to Skype video calls on WiFi and

Big Day for CDMA: Sprint's First WiMax Phone & Verizon's SKYPE News

I'm generally not a big fan of the CDMA network because of its incompatibility with network outside of this country but two big news came out today suddenly changed the way I view these players.  The biggest news first: Sprint announced its first WiMAX smartphone powered by Android way ahead of others. In addition to the speediness of WiMax (for streaming media and all sorts of coolness), the actual device itself is super hot: Android 2.1, 4.3" screen, 8.1MP camera with FRONT-MOUNTED 1.3MP Camera (hello Skype Video via WiMax on the go!), WiFi, HDMI out and Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU.  I haven't felt this excited about a smartphone since the HTC Touch Pro and/or iPhone 3G.  This Android phone will kick some ass for  Sprint and I can't wait.

(Update: Wow, judging by Engadget's coverage and their user comments, I'm not the only one thinking this is a super-awesome phone, Sprint could have scored big this time around... question is, will this phone come out just before the whatever new iPhone is?)

Verizon on the other hand announced a partnership with Skype.  If I'm reading this article right, 9 devices spanning across different two mobile OS (Android, BlackBerry) will get Skype app and is going to be able to make VOIP calls over Verizon's 3G (EV-DO) network.  This is pretty bad-ass for you to make Handset-to-PC calls to stay connected with your international friends and family where ever you are in the U.S.  Your's truly once tried using Skype via Fring via Nokia N95-3 over ATT's 3G network at a local Starbucks and while I got it to work the result was choppy so I'm definitely interested in knowing how good this is going to be.

Kudos to both Sprint and Verizon on two excellent news that will sure improve their customer's total mobile experience!

Skype Domination: Platform Agnostic Style

I never realized this but Skype is everywhere! Regardless if you are a PC, Mac or Linux user, you can grab a version at your convenience. In the smartphone world, Windows Mobile, iPhone/iPod Touch, and Android have their versions of Skype mobile; even non-officially supported phones has a solution. If you are still using your cordless home phone or going with dedicated WiFi or Skype Phone, there is a solution to Skype for you. Lets not forget the Sony PSP and Nokia N800/810 integration.

Now that I've made my point and spent last 15 minutes hyper linking the references above, what I am trying to get at is how easy Skype has made itself to users of all walks. Being that this company has made its service completely platform agnostic, it has tremendous power to reach a wide range of users and become the de facto internet-based communications tool. I can't think of another IM or VOIP application with this broad reach across various hardware and software.

As for my family, Skype has been an indispensable tool when traveling abroad. Given all the available Skype options, we can easily keep in touch so long as internet is available never having to worry about having pre-paid SIM or phone cards.

Skype, in my opinion, may be the best mobile communication provider for a non telecom operator. Of course, with Gmail's Video and VOIP support over browser recently launched, it can pose potential threat to Skype's territory as it would technically be platform agnostic. But until mobile browsers are powerful enough to take advantage, Skype is still much ahead of the game. Way to go Skype!

Skype Coming to BlackBerry Smartphones in May

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

Skype Launches Over 100 Android Java-Enabled Apps

Skype today 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.This launch builds on successful public testing last year and the incorporation of user feedback to an earlier beta version which was only available on a limited number of mobile devices. The updated

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

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

Skyfire Launches in UK Officially, New Version Available

Skyfire has officially announced that their mobile browser is available in the UK, giving consumers there easy access to its mobile browser. Skyfire lets users experience the “real web” to access and interact with any website built with any web technology, including dynamic Flash, advanced Ajax, Silverlight, Java and more.Skyfire includes numerous features aimed at simplifying the mobile browsing

iSkoot for Skype launches as First Mobile VoIP Application for Android Smartphones

Skoot today announced that its mobile application, iSkoot for Skype, is launching in the Android Market. iSkoot’s solution supports the Skype Software, offering Android users on any cellular network the ability to make Skype-to-Skype calls on their mobile phone. It is not free though, see the cost listing in detail after the jump.Making a Skype-to-Skype call: Airtime + A little bit of DataWhen

Access All Your Contacts with SkyData Mobile Application

SkyData Systems unveiled its new mobile application for business users today at the DEMOfall 08 conference. The SkyData mobile application combines information from CRM applications, contact systems, the Web, business and social networks, profiling, news, and location services to provide the Mobile Super Network-which delivers an instant, unified view of all of your business and personal contacts

Pantech SKY IM-S730 Blue Wink released in South Korea

Pantech’s new phone wears two names. The first one is more techy and it’s “SKY IM-S730.” The other one, though, is let’s say more casual and seems “invented” to make the device more appealing to younger generations. It’s “Blue Wink” and no, we don’t have a slightest clue what that means nor how that name is perceived in South Korea, where Pantech released the new slider.Specs wise, the SKY

3 Offers Skypephone S2 in UK

Alongside free Skype calling and instant messaging, the new Skypephone S2 from 3 in UK brings internet services such as Facebook, Google and Windows Live Messenger to the front of the phone. The new 3 Skypephone S2 will be available for pre-order from 19th August, available to buy online from 27th August and in-store from 1st September.Technically the handset boasts an improved 2.2″ QVGA screen,

Celliax Developers LiveCD 0.0.32

Celliax Developers LiveCD 0.0.32GSM CDMA cellular driver, Skype cellphone calls support, via chan_celliax and hardware adapter. Works with Linux & WinXP NOTICE: Before installing check any downloads for virus etc. Also read the instructions and supporting technical help links. Here are some links: http://www.celliax.org/downloadshttp://www.celliax.org/LiveCD_0_0_32http://knoppix.net/wiki/