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While we still have to wait for the real Skype client to hit the iPhone, Tom Keating of TMC Labs succeeded to make Skype work on its iPhone using an AJAX-enabled application SoonR. This solution is also available on other mobile platforms, it just started gaining some additional momentum thanks to the iPhone.
Anyhow, the way it works is that the SoonR’s AJAX interface acts as a remote control for your computer where SoonR Talk app is installed along with Skype. Next, SoonR creates an unique view that fits the iPhone’s screen to make Skype interface looks as appealing as possible. The only problem is that it uses your SkypeOut credits to call your Skype contacts — i.e. technically this isn’t the standard Skype-to-Skype call and SoonR charges you for something that you would get for free from your desktop computer. Still, SkypeOut credits are far from expensive with unlimited Canada/US plans selling for only $30/year…
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Dusan Belic
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.
