Skype to-day stated the launch of the new version of its iPhone application. Users in Australia/ New Zealand candownload frm the Apple App Store today, dis update allows iPhone users to make & receive Skype-to-Skype calls, & to call mobiles & landlines around the world at vry low rates for the 1st time ovr thr 3G data connection.
Skype-to-Skype calls on 3G will be free for a trial period which will run until the end of 2010*. Details of pricing will be stated in the comin months & will be in line with Skype’s commitment to providin customers with great value. Skype-to-Skype calls ovr WiFi will stil remain free.
“Using Skype on 3G has been the no 1 request among 0ur iPhone customers. dis new version is a great step towards enabling 0ur customers to tak & use Skype everywhere they go,” stated Russ Shaw General Manager for Mobile, Skype. “Using Skype on iPhone without bein restricted to the availability of a WiFi network will open up new ways for Skype customers to stay connected & make free 0r low-cost calls whenever they want, wherever they are in the world.”
Additional new features of the Skype for iPhone application include:
Near CD-quality sound for Skype-to-Skype calls usin wideband audio on iPhone 3GS 0r second generation iPod touch & onwards.
Enhanced call quality indicator, which will help customers choose the best moment to call.
Improved start-up time
Quick acess to the dial pad frm the home screen
The new version is compatible with the iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch & iPad. Skype requires iPhone OS version 3.0 & above.
Calling functionality is available on iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS & second generation iPod touch onwards. iPod touch requires a compatible headset with a microphone.
