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In Depth: Hands on: Skype on the iPhone
In Depth: Hands on: Skype on the iPhone
Skype has arrived on the iPhone. So we've been making some calls and deciding whether it's great news for us - or if it's been too hobbled by Apple in order to keep its operator chums happy. Free to download now, the app will go online if you're only on a cellular connection, but you can only make and receive calls if you're on Wi-Fi. You can, however, send and receive chat messages and there's a whole tab to see these separately. The Skype icon also shows you if you have any chat messages ...
Download Skype for iPhone
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Skype works on AT&T's 3G on iPhone 3.0
9to5mac.com — We just found something very interesting.  When you install Skype on a 3.0 iPhone, you can use... AT&T's connection to make and recieve calls.  Skype treats the 3G line like any other internet connection.  The video is uploading now ... (more) Skype works on AT&T's 3G on iPhone 3.0
Skype for iPhone officially official
Skype for iPhone officially official
crunchgear.com — Are you prepared to have your mind blown? As expected , Skype for iPhone will appear “sometime... Tuesday” and allow you to make VoIP calls to friends and family all over the world, a move that at once blows a great waft of flatulence in the ... (more) Skype for iPhone officially official
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