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Skype for iPhone to Be Released as Early as Next Week
Exclusive Heads up : A few months ago, I asked Skype CEO Josh Silverman when was he going to launch the iPhone version of the P2P voice and IM service that has now been downloaded more than 405 million times. He smiled and said, “Stay tuned.” And so we did. A tipster — a very reliable one — ...
Skype for iPhone zooms past one million downloads - Skype Blogs
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Skype to Launch iPhone Software
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Rumor: Skype for iPhone To Be Released As Early As Next Week [Rumor]
Gizmodo — ... A tipster GigaOM is calling "very reliable" has revealed that Skype for the iPhone will arrive as early as next week—perhaps at the CTIA Wireless show kicking off on Wednesday. Stay tuned. [GigaOM] ...

Skype Could Release their iPhone App Next Week? On the App Store or Only for Jailbroken iPhone?
iPhone Hacks — ... jailbreak their iPhone without fear of copyright infringement penalties. It indicated that Skype was planning to launch their iPhone app only for the jailbroken iPhone via Cydia so that users can make cheap VoIP calls using their iPhone over Wi-Fi as well as their data connection. iPhone's SDK currently restricts VoIP calls only over Wi-Fi network. What's your take? We will let you know as soon as the iPhone app is released so stay tuned here at iPhone Hacks . [via GigaOM ]

Skype for iPhone coming soon?
Engadget — We're still filing this away in the rumor folder for now, but we'll be honest -- this is totally believable. GigaOM has it on authority that a bona fide Skype for iPhone client will be launched as early as next week, and with CTIA kicking off on April 1st, we'd say the timing is just about ideal. Of course, we've already seen a ...

Skype for iPhone as early as next week?
The Apple Core — ... http://sisyphus.sdsu.edu/larclab/instructionalvideos/skype-logo.jpg Om Malik is reporting that Skype for iPhone could get announced as soon as next week. When he asked Skype CEO ...

Skype On Its Way to the iPhone
TheAppleBlog — ... The holy mecca of VOIP calling could be coming to an iPhone near you. Om Malik wrote that he received a tip that Skype is nearing release on the iPhone. What does this mean for us iPhone users? ...

Skype Coming for the iPhone? Little Birdie Says Yes
jkOnTheRun — GigaOM is reporting that Skype will be coming to the iPhone as early as next week. This is big news for road warriors who need VoIP to stay in touch on the road. Since the rumor has this announcement going live next week, maybe it will happen while Kevin is at the CTIA.  Hey, he can Skype the news in to the jkOnTheRun Gulf Coast Bureau. This rumor deals with an official Skype app for the iPhone.  Skype has been possible on the iPhone through TruPhone and Fring for a while now. ...

Rumor: Skype Coming to iPhone
Cult of Mac — ... Skype for iPhone could appear in Apple’s iTunes AppStore as soon as next week, according to a report Thursday at GigaOm. Citing a “very reliable” source, the report says an iPhone app for Skype could launch next week at the CTIA Wireless conference in Las Vegas. The report notes there have been other clues suggesting such a launch, such as other VoIP services changing potential launches of their own. Which makes sense, because when it hits, Skype will immediately become the big dog in the yard with its 400+ million users world wide. ...

Skype en route to iPhones
iPhone Buzz — ... and requirements for a Skype app still need confirming too. "We have to make sure the call quality is there and the application works really well before we can announce the software for any device," Durchslag said. "But we will have something for the iPhone as soon as it's perfect." Expectations look to more than 405 million registered users to take the current Skype experience. The company also believes they will be able to reach new users via mobile devices. [via Gigaom, CNET]

Skype en route to iPhones
Top iPhone News — ... app still need confirming too. “We have to make sure the call quality is there and the application works really well before we can announce the software for any device,” Durchslag said. “But we will have something for the iPhone as soon as it’s perfect.” Expectations look to more than 405 million registered users to take the current Skype experience. The company also believes they will be able to reach new users via mobile devices. [via Gigaom, CNET]

Apple iPhone to gain Skype app via iTunes App Store
Phones Review — It is expected at the wireless CTIA tradeshow in Las Vegas next week, eBay owned Internet calling service Skype will announce there app for the Apple iPhone, according to a report by Gigaom. However, Skype is remaining quiet as to whether this is true or not, but Skype has scheduled a press conference for the afternoon before CTIA begins, and it is expected the announcement will be made at this time. Skype had previously stated they were working on an application for the Apple iPhone back at CES in January and that Skype would indeed be ...

MobileTechRoundup 167: 3 Kindles are Better than 2
jkOnTheRun — MoTR 167 is 32:40 minutes long and is a 30 MB file in MP3 format. CLICK HERE to download the file and listen directly. HOSTS: James Kendrick (Houston), Matthew Miller (Seattle) and Kevin C. Tofel (Philadelphia) TOPICS: More hands-on thoughts with the Kindle and Whispersync. Speaking of e-books: eReader for BlackBerry beta arrives. Again. Skype coming to the iPhone: what’s the impact? Apple 3.0 roundtable: is a push notification system better than ...

Rumor: Skype for iPhone nearly ready
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... VOIP for iPhone is the dream of many a user, and Om Malik suggests that it might be days away. Citing a "...very reliable source," Om says that Skype is ready to launch their iPhone app, perhaps at next week's ...

5Words for March 27th, 2009
Technologizer — ... Tech stuff, exciting and new: iPhone SlingPlayer: Cross your fingers! iPhone Skype’s due soon, too. How Google could go wrong. Arrrgh: Tech-company layoffs galore. Netflix adds new personalization features. Apple sells contract-free iPhones. Yes, stars use Twitter ghostwriters. College computer labs are obsolete. Eee PC gets optical disc. Apple announces developer conference dates. A no-tech hour? Naw. ...

Skype for iPhone Coming Soon
Top iPhone News — ... Although yours truly would like to take credit for this exciting news, it was GigaOM that originally broke the story yesterday. In any case, for those of you who just want the details, currently the information is light and screenshots may be forthcoming. ...

Truphone Unlimited: Cheap Calls Almost Anywhere
jkOnTheRun — The recent news that Skype is poised to launch on the iPhone apparently has the folks at Truphone buzzing. The VoIP company has just announced a new TruUnlimited plan that lets users call any landline or mobile line in 38 countries for a flat monthly rate. Truphone has launched two new unlimited plans: TruUnlimited for Landlines and TruUnlimited for Mobiles for $4.40 and $35.00 per month respectively. The plans are simple to use with applications available for iPhone, iPod touch, Nokia Symbian N & E series capable devices, and for Truphone Anywhere on ...

Skype for iPhone Gets Official, Details Revealed
TheAppleBlog — ... via our very own sister site, GigaOM, that Skype would finally being releasing their own official app for the iPhone and iPod touch, and that the release date was imminent. ...

Skype for iPhone Coming Soon
Top iPhone News — ... Although yours truly would like to take credit for this exciting news, it was GigaOM that originally broke the story yesterday. In any case, for those of you who just want the details, currently the information is light and screenshots may be forthcoming. ...

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i.gizmodo.com 3/30/2009 — Landing a day earlier than predicted , Skype's official iPhone client will show its green 'n' white face in the App Store tomorrow . The other conspicuously neglected market, BlackBerry owners, can expect a client by May . The iPhone client feature set is more or less what we've come to ...
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