Skype on the iPhone!

by Chris Davies on August 13, 2007





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It's not the first way to get Skype up and running on your iPhone, but it promises to be the most elegant (that is, until Skype themselves come up with a client): Shape Services have released a beta of their IM+ for Skype software that is compatible with any Java browser, including Apple's cellphone.  Right now the site is obviously getting hammered by early-adopters, and is refusing to play ball, but until we can bring you some hands-on details here's a few launch tidbits to tide you over...

 IM+ for Skype on the iPhone

 IM+ for Skype on iPhone

The service is based on the SkypeOut package, which allows low-cost calls to landlines via Skype's VoIP system.  Shape Services appear to be using a callback system; it apparently does not need WiFi and is independent of 3G/CDMA/GSM no matter which network or handset you use it with.

 IM+ for Skype on iPhone

As well as voice calls you can send normal Skype IMs to both mobile and normal Skype users.  The software is a one-off purchase and has no monthly subscription.

 IM+ for Skype - works with text-based messaging too

We'll be bringing you a hands-on review as soon as the site is back up, so keep reading MY iTablet!

[via GigaOM]

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{ 1 comment… read it below or add one }

1 Evan 04.29.08 at 5:07 pm

Where can I buy Iphone Skype please tell me at Evanjeet@hotmail.com thank you.

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