Skype for the BlackBerry, almost.Ībout one year ago Skype began beta testing an application for the BlackBerry to allow Skype calls to be made to other Skype users or telephone numbers, but that hasn’t happened.Īn application called IM+ for Skype for BlackBerry has finally been released, and it has a lot of support for Skype and other features that are new. It’s tough to say how much salt Skype can truly throw into its competitors’ game, but given the cross section of popularity between the application itself, along with the Blackberry and iPhone, things could be looking up for the VoIP client.We’ve been waiting and waiting and waiting, they’ve given us dates that have passed, but today it is here. Furthermore, giants like Verizon Wireless have already started disabling WiFi in some of their smartphones.
Though Skype has a rabid following, the mobile VoIP space is already inhabited by competitors like Nimbuzz, Fring, and Truphone. However, it will be interesting to see if the other wireless providers respond. Today’s announcement definitely raises the profile of the eBay-owned Skype. Also, it’s worth noting that SMS capabilities, call waiting, file transfers, and native voicemail access are also missing from this native voyage. Regardless, the reliance on a WiFi hotspot is likely to be a minor setback for users. Of course, given AT&T’s 3G issues during the iPhone-heavy SXSWi conference, that could arugably be a bonus. The mobile app is slated to use WiFi exclusively for its calls on the iPhone, cutting 3G out of the equation. The rollout has its share of limitations, though. The SkypeIn feature, which allows Skype users to receive phone calls from regular landline and cellular callers, will also be included along with group chat and conference calling. For calling old fashioned landlines, users will pay a nominal fee of 2.1 cents a minute. The software will be offered as a free download, and allows users to call other Skype devices (both mobile and computer-based) for free. Aside from a facelift for the iPhone, Skype’s mobile iteration shares a lot of core similarities with its desktop cousin.
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