Skype coming to the iPhone soon

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Skype and Apple are teaming up to bring Skype to the iPhone for all Skype users to make and receive phone calls using an application on the iPhone. The introduction of Skype is long overdue for many users, as there is already a similar Skype application for Windows Mobile devices.

A tipster released information that the iPhone application could be seen in the AppStore as early as next week for download. An announcement might be heard next Wednesday in Las Vegas for the CTIA Wireless trade show for the mobile industry market.

The Internet based company, which allows users to make and receive phone calls directly from any Internet connection, could see a rise in users if the application is released. The already 405 million worldwide user base has seen significant growth since the end of 2005 with only 74.7 million user accounts.

The application is expected to be a free download, but requires users to have a paid Skype account in order to use the application functions.

(4 replies) #1 Marshalus on 27 Mar 2009 - 03:05

I bet it will be wifi only.

#1.1 ]SK[ on 27 Mar 2009 - 08:55

I think that is a 100% certainty. Sadly.

#1.2 Jelly2003 on 27 Mar 2009 - 09:20

Marshalus said,

Actually I don't think so... the Windows Mobile version works over 3G and Wifi... but this is Apple that we're talking about.
Also isn't there a 'Fring' client that works on the iPhone? (Fring makes Skype calls)

I am with 3 Mobile here in Australia and they have a Skype service where you get 4000 free minutes a month and they I think that they relay Skype calls via their 3G phone network... perhaps you might get that kind of implementation too.

Last edited by Jelly2003 on 27 Mar 2009 - 09:33

#1.3 +Mr_Baby on 27 Mar 2009 - 11:00

even if its only wifi, there are way around it

#1.4 +TCLN Ryster on 27 Mar 2009 - 13:29

Fring can make Skype calls on 3g, but the quality isn't very good. Well its not good in WiFi either

#2 andrewbares on 27 Mar 2009 - 03:13

Yea, I was going to say that Windows Mobile had Skype for years already, but good thing that the author put that detail in there.

(2 replies) #3 cabron on 27 Mar 2009 - 03:21

wondering if will work on the ipod touch.

#3.1 Sam Symons Live on 27 Mar 2009 - 03:58

cabron said,

Hmm, I don't know if it'll be officially supported, but I imagine with a bit of jailbreaking you could get a microphone on the earphones to work.

#3.2 Gabe3 on 27 Mar 2009 - 04:54

I thought the second gen touch had line-in support, for voice recorder apps and stuff.

(2 replies) #4 qdave on 27 Mar 2009 - 05:39

oh i would totaly use such app!
fring isnt too good for skype use.

#4.1 cyberdrone2000 on 27 Mar 2009 - 08:27

Yeah. the Fring audio was TERRIBLE. ****-poor quality, noticeable delay etc. etc.
Skype will be AWESOME.

#4.2 profets on 27 Mar 2009 - 12:51

yeah, i tried using skype through fring on wifi and 3G. quality wasnt the best, but it was better than making a long distance call while roaming outside of the country

(1 reply) #5 Shokus on 27 Mar 2009 - 09:09

The application is expected to be a free download, but requires users to have a paid Skype account in order to use the application functions.

What does this mean? Does it mean you have to be paying skype first before you can use the application on the iPhone? If I am not a paying user for skype, I can download the application, but it is going to be a white elephant occupying disk space?

Clarifications would be welcome.

#5.1 profets on 27 Mar 2009 - 12:45

well, on a computer, or other mobile phone, you can get the skype app, and make a free account. the only time you have to pay is if you want to make calls to landline or mobile numbers. you can msg or make calls to other users on skype for free

#6 owziee on 27 Mar 2009 - 11:02

Having to pay skype to use it!!!? Thats insane, it's been free to use on windows mobile for years.

(1 reply) #7 iamwhoiam on 27 Mar 2009 - 12:25

Maybe I'm missing something here...but why would someone need Sype to makes call s on a mobile when they can just use their mobile to do it?

#7.1 profets on 27 Mar 2009 - 12:46

to make long distance or international calls that would be more expensive to do using the traditional cellphone method?

#8 .Kompressor on 27 Mar 2009 - 19:36

This is gonna Rocks!

been die-ing to make skype calls on these type of phones.....soon Blackberry will be on board too.

#9 nikolaym on 28 Mar 2009 - 00:19

Can't wait for a BlackBerry version. It's long overdue...

(1 reply) #10 Hamidxa on 28 Mar 2009 - 03:03

2007 called, they want their apps back.

#10.1 +Chicane-UK on 30 Mar 2009 - 12:06

Hamidxa said,

1994 called. They want their 'They want their..' jokes back.

#11 +Jedimark on 30 Mar 2009 - 17:07

The BBC have previewed the App here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7971673.stm

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