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IM+ for Skype Software released

Categories: Applications, Symbian
By: , IntoMobile
Friday, December 8th, 2006 at 6:04 AM

SHAPE Services announced today the official release of IM+ for Skype Software. IM+ for Skype gives the low-cost alternative to traditional calls and Skype-to-Skype voice and text communication from Symbian S60 3rd edition phones. Based on SkypeOut service, IM+ for Skype Software allows users to make and receive calls for a low fee. IM+ for Skype will soon be available for smartphone devices with standard Internet connection. Being the leader of cross-platform mobile IM SHAPE expands Skype service to appeal to mobile phone users with different mobile platforms and without Wi-Fi limitation.
IM+ for Skype Software

Commenting on the news, SHAPE Services’ CEO – Igor Berezovsky, said that creation of IM+ for Skype Software is company’s answer to users’ demand to be able to make cheap calls in classic IM+.

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Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.

  • Ricky

    I am interested in the IM+ for Skype Software for blackberry, but i am curious:

    I have the Blackberry Pearl w/ T-Mobile and I want to know if I can use this program with this phone to call PC Skype Users and will I need skypeOut to Call PC users with this program?

    Will it use my Cellphone minutes or my data plan data?

  • Martini

    I’m wondering about what is your experience with returned skype call. when I downloaded trial application for my Nokia N95 I found it cool that skype was calling me back when I was dialing number. Until I realized that this is double charged and suddenly my skype credit went down significantly, which made it not worse calling through skype via mobile, but rather dial from mobile directly. Could this happen because I was on trial version? Or can anybody explain that returned call which you charged?

    thanks!

    Martini

  • Paul

    I have just acquired a Nokia 78 and down loaded the IM+skype. It worked fine with the trial for 7 days but after that I have trouble using it because it won’t accept the code sent by Shape. Even fat retrying to reload the software after deleting the fist one, it did not accept the 15digit code key provided. Any one has an idea hoe to get this problem solved.
    Also The IM+skype, while I can make calls it does not allow me to receive calls when I am connected via the WIFE, any body knows how to do that. by the way i have on my PC account and very thing works fine.
    Also how could I get to my voice mail on skype using N78?
    It is a great device if I can learn to have it function just like skype on my PC, then I don’t have to Cary my lap top when reveling

  • Friiiinnngggg

    Damn people…. JUST GO FOR FRING as it is FREE and actually uses your phone WiFi (or data plan) to place calls instead of working as a callback service from skype (wich will cost you credits).