Skype coming for UIQ 3?
If you believe everything you read, then the long-rumored Skype for UIQ may well be en route. Sony Ericsson's recently announced P1 may have let the Skype out of the bag with its whitepaper mention of "Skype – Voice over IP application that lets the user make mobile phone calls over the Internet." While this could be a typo, we're thinking (and hoping) that an announcement may be just around then bend. If you are in the know and can help debunk or substantiate the rumor, drop us a line.[Thanks, Teemu]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Ola Stensson @ May 22nd 2007 4:00PM
Just the day before yesterday, I filled out a survey on the Swedish 3 webpage about my Skype usage and whether or not I would like a Skype funcionality in a future phone. This is definitely a sign that they might be using Skype soon, I thought. Now, with this article, I'm even more sure.
Oliver @ May 22nd 2007 5:14PM
Well for one thing, the X-series plan from the UK carrier '3' offers skype calling as one of its features, and when the plan was announced they had 2 phones in the portfolio - the Nokia N73 and SE W950, which runs UIQ. At launch they only had the Nokia, but I'm not sure how things stand right now. Needless to say, I always took it for granted that a UIQ version of skype was on the way, otherwise they couldn't advertise it as a feature..
Kappy @ May 22nd 2007 5:32PM
What about the s60 version? I know that 3 has some kind of offering but there is still no official client.
-kap
gerbick @ May 22nd 2007 8:37PM
Sony makes this happen and the P1 will be bought.
Jeph @ May 22nd 2007 9:51PM
The P1 whitepaper R3A states Skype will be available via "Try and buy application that can be downloaded to the phone using a Web link in the phone".
This information is found in the third party app. support of the WP and notes "The list below may be subject to future updates, that is, new applications may be added,
others removed." The WP was last edited on May 16th.
It does name Skype specifically, which is promising. The RENA call centre hasn't heard anything specific yet.
sendspamhear @ May 23rd 2007 6:38AM
p1 is amazing
mjhandy @ May 23rd 2007 7:54AM
i already have skype mobile on my HTC-620. Still beta, but works great. Glad i didn't wait for the iPhone.
ben @ May 23rd 2007 10:53PM
why in the world would they release UIQ skype software? They have what, like 2 recent devices? Why wouldn't skype spend their time releasing software for nokia devices which hold a much larger customer base. Doesn't make sense to me, however, I completely support the release of Skype software for ANYTHING other than a stupid winmo device.
DaddyCool @ Jun 21st 2007 9:17AM
For Series 60, there is a freeware software called FRING. It can be found at www.fring.com
It supports Skype, MSN and few other voice messengers.