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Skype on the iPhone / iPod Touch
This morning, CNET reported that Skype is officially coming to the iPhone in a few days. I’m impressed, but not really thrilled. I usually keep Skype open on my desktop, but prefer to use it for video calls only – which you won’t be able to do on the iPhone, so… whatever. On the other hand, if you’re an iPod Touch user, this is HUGE news.
I asked for your opinions on Twitter a few minutes ago…
chrispirillo: Skype is coming to the iPhone. Is this big news or a big snooze?
about an hour ago
susanbeebe: Skype VoIP is big news – free calls over 3G, WiFi is cool ! :)
about an hour ago
ChickenStudios: Hmm a bit of both, could be useful could just be more clutter for the app store
about an hour ago
apabate: travel internationally then ask that question again. Skype is your best friend overseas. Skype on iPhone – FTW all the way!!!
about an hour ago
topicm: it's cool, but would be better if iPhone did video and allowed Skype to use 3G as well (in addition to Wi-Fi)
about an hour ago
michaelg: Skype on iPhone will be very convenient for international travel
about an hour ago
TechFrog: SInce it will only really work during WiFi connection, its moderately #SnoozeNews
about an hour ago
ludovicah: its not news certainly.. people have been bleating about it since yesterday
about an hour ago
geekgiant: Since it's WiFi only, it's kind of a snooze. Will be nice to have native though.
about an hour ago
crackass: big snooze as i don't use Skype and i don't know anyone who does, bar internetz people who i don't speak to!
about an hour ago
RamonNuez: Albeit very cool and don't think it's big news. If you use the fring app then you already have skype.
about an hour ago
BayouBengal56: Skype = snooze for iPhone but win for iPod touch.
about an hour ago
EMcCready: as it only works on wifi and I only get it @ home its pretty much snooze, as I could use my house if I wanted to call someone
about an hour ago
chrisspera: RE: Skype on the iPhone: Snooze. Skype on the iPod Touch: News!
about an hour ago
annimetti: If it works with skype international calling, which I presume is the news, then it's pretty big news. No?
about an hour ago
richgilberto: It's big news if the iPod touch gets a standard earpiece/mic config attachment.
about an hour ago
tommycarlier: As long as the Belgian mobile market is what it is, I'm not using a lot of mobile online applications on my WinMobile device.
about an hour ago
TheRubberband: It would be awesome news if all iPhone users got on board.
about an hour ago
TheBorzoi: There were already a few Skype apps for iPhone. I know quite a few people that have been using them.
about an hour ago
martinjon: International calls on every iPhone – thats news I think – I've used a MYLO for years for that sort of access = NEWS
about an hour ago
muppetaphrodite: If Skype were coming to the iPod Touch, that'd be a big deal. But we iPhone users are stuck with too many minutes anyway.
about an hour ago
atothebed: This is very exciting! I would potentially use Skype on my iPhone …but I'd rather have MSN make an official app first!
about an hour ago
harrysaxon23: Snooze, at least up in Vancouver, since voice chat only works over wi-fi, which is generally hard to find outside your home.
about an hour ago
thekiwiguy: snooze..Fringe client has been around 4 a while,and its “good”. without a front cam, & videocam iphone is crippled for this..
about an hour ago
victoria0918: Big news is when the iPhone is sold unlocked for user option on which provider to use.
about an hour ago
RandyNieland: Huge news! Skype is the first crack in the AT&T exclusivity armor, as far as placing “calls” from the iPhone (and iPod Touch)
about an hour ago
kpslover007: I hear it is controversial. I think that it will be a good move.
about an hour ago
marcoscmartins: like Fring, I think is the same old history… wasn't enough. If voice signal still clear, should be nice, but I doubt.
about an hour ago
tristanlueking: Big news! been waiting for it for awhile. The question is, will it measure up to expectations?
about an hour ago
laurentmeyvaert: I think it's big news. I've been waiting for it since the start of the App Store. I prefer the real thing :)
about an hour ago
JustinCarmony: Depends on if and how easy I can make Skype calls with it.
about an hour ago
bdegrande: Skype is really big news for those of us with an iPod Touch. Not the first VOIP app, but I hope it's the best.
about an hour ago
Condawg: Big news, in my opinion. Especially if it's for the Touch, too. Cheaper calls. Much cheaper calls. Hell yeah.
about an hour ago
Mpieters: big news…but only useful post iphone 3.0 – my writeup at http://www.mpieters.com
about an hour ago
Kennethturner: big news to the people who goes over their minutes and make international calls
about an hour ago
tgarlanger: I'm wondering how great Skype is going to be on the iPhone as well.
about an hour ago
tialoc: would be nice to have access to skype contacts. May use at hotspots but otherwise.. Zzzzz. ..
about an hour ago
notsleepy: big news to me. Avoid huge bills when travelling overseas
about an hour ago
lmdupont: it would be big news if it worked on g3 but it requires wifi
about an hour ago
GourleyGirl: tiny little screen, fuzzy connection..hmmm..sounds frustrating. But being able to see your people from anywhere, I like that.
about an hour ago
steveofmaine: Well, it's bigger news than cut and paste IMO.
about 58 minutes ago
davepope: The big news would be that that means it's coming to the iPod Touch as well…
about 57 minutes ago
kevinkinnett: it is the eventual future of voice communication (just another type of data service) this is one important step along the way
about 51 minutes ago
BuayaGuy: what if Skype + iPhone = call online around the world for free or low cost?
about 44 minutes ago
iPhoneFTW: CHRIS UR AWESOME and hilarious watched u when u used to b on tv and still watch u now i also sub, macs are awesome eh?
about 44 minutes ago
iPhoneFTW: hey chris what do u think of the new iPhone OS 3.0 i think its awesome CUT COPY PASTE!!!
about 42 minutes ago
Crinklex2: Truphone and Fring already have Skype built in correct? Plus new Skype app can only be used via WiFi. I say big snooze.
about 38 minutes ago
iPhoneFTW: i think its gonna be an interesting app
about 37 minutes ago
joeyv: – depends on how well their app works, I am impressed with the latest update, on windows atleast.
about 37 minutes ago
Crinklex2: Of course that won't stop me from downloading the Skype app and trying it out. You know, the tech geek thing in me and all…
about 36 minutes ago
TimBrazer: skype for iPhone? Big Snooze! Fring is available too…
about 34 minutes ago
stemount: Skype on the iPhone is ok but Fring already does it, but I would think it would be better UI but still only wi-fi calls :(
about 33 minutes ago
unclelouie9841: I think it is a bigger deal for people with iPod Touches than for iPhone users.
about 33 minutes ago
melanieruth78: if it's still free, then it's big. Otherwise it's not.
about 32 minutes ago
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5 Comments
Josh
March 30th, 2009
at 12:57pm
I’m the first one up there! LOL
cycle11111
March 30th, 2009
at 2:00pm
Hmm. Fring and NimBuzz do Skype but the delay appears to be excessive so a native Skype may improve that. Int’l use definitely vs waiting to get to a computer.
Will
March 30th, 2009
at 2:31pm
I think snooze..only through Wifi
Sam
March 30th, 2009
at 4:36pm
you all forget !!!!
the new iPhone are (possibly) comming out soon
and
they will most likey have a forward facing camera
video calls…
Drew lockliear
March 30th, 2009
at 9:04pm
Big news will be when u can stream video from ur iPhone, skype just isn’t going to do anything for me.