Web-based Skype for iPhone
Posted by Dusan on Tuesday, August 14th, 2007 at 3:58 am under iPhone, Apple, Services, Applications
Earlier in July, we saw how you can use Skype on your iPhone via SoonR. Now, the same company that makes popular IM+ mobile instant messaging clients (SHAPE Services) made available web-based version of Skype to the iPhone users. Located at SkypeForIphone.com, the new service allows iPhone users to make Skype calls using nothing but the built-in Safari browser.
In their release, SHAPE Services doesn’t mention Skype-to-Skype calls — apparently the service uses your existing SkypeOut minutes to call land and mobile phone lines. Naturally, it is suggested that you have either Skype Unlimited or Skype Pro plan to fully benefit from Skype For iPhone.
August 14th, 2007 at 10:33 am
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October 12th, 2007 at 8:00 am
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