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Communications Developer: June 11, 2010 eNewsLetter
June 11, 2010

Skype has 3G Functionality with New iPhone Application

By Alice Straight, TMCnet Web Editor

Skype (News - Alert) announced the release of the new version of its iPhone application. Available to download from the Apple App Store today, this update allows iPhone (News - Alert)  users to make and receive Skype-to-Skype calls, and to call mobiles and landlines around the world at very low rates for the first time over their 3G data connection.



 
'Using Skype on 3G has been the number one request among our iPhone customers. This new version is a great step towards enabling our customers to take and use Skype everywhere they go', said Russ Shaw General Manager for Mobile, Skype. 'Using Skype on iPhone without being restricted to the availability of a WiFi (News - Alert)  network will open up new ways for Skype customers to stay connected and make free or low-cost calls whenever they want, wherever they are in the world.' 
Skype-to-Skype calls on 3G will be free for a trial period which will run until the end of 2010, and pricing details will be announced later. Skype-to-Skype calls over WiFi will still remain free. 
Additional new features of the Skype for iPhone application include:
  • Near CD-quality sound for Skype-to-Skype calls using wideband audio on iPhone 3GS or 2nd generation iPod touch and onwards.
  • Enhanced call quality indicator, which will help customers choose the best moment to call.
  • Improved start-up time
  • Rapid access to the dial pad from the home screen

The new version is compatible with the iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch and iPad. Skype requires iPhone OS version 3.0 and above.
Calling functionality is available on iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS and 2nd generation iPod touch onwards. iPod touch requires a compatible headset with a microphone. 
The Skype for iPhone application is available to download for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch, or at www.skype.com/go/iphone.


Alice Straight is a TMCnet editor. To read more of her articles, please visit her columnist page.

Edited by Alice Straight

(source: http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/voip-enabler/articles/88172-skype-has-3g-functionality-with-new-iphone-application.htm)








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