Asus has a videophone ready which would/could/should be used with Skype for getting those unlimited video calls whenever a computer isn’t near. The AiGuru SV1 videophone has a 7 inch LCD with an 800 x 600 pixel resolution. There’s integrated speaker and microphone, a VGA webcam and WiFi support for when an Ethernet cable isn’t available. (more…)

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Here’s a phone coming from 3, the S2 made by Amoi of China. This is another Skypephone with preinstalled Skype software. It has built in Windows modem drivers which will install automatically once you connect it thorough the USB port. (more…)

Tags: 3 UK, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Other Brands, Skype

How much time do you spend talking via Skype to your friends and family? How’s that for a nice free long distance VoIP call? If you are tired of the regular headphones and microphone you can always choose one of Skype’s phones. This time they are offering a Skype Phone that also happens to be a mouse. Or is it a Skype Mouse that also works as a phone?

This mouse connects via USB to your PC and does its mousey job. When someone is calling you through Skype, the mouse transforms into a phone. It has integrated microphone and speakers so you can immediately answer. And if you want to make the call, there’s a tiny LCD and a keypad which will let you dial the number.

Ok Skype but what if I want to browse through stuff while I talk on the mouse? Should I enable the touchpad I just disabled? What if I am working on a PC? Get two mice? What if my phone call lasts for a couple of hours? Won’t I get tired? Should I switch back to regular headphones for longer phone calls?
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Skype is getting more and more popular with their close to free communication solutions. Talking with your friends for free is something Skype has been offering for years. They also happen to offer mobile solutions, skype phone numbers which can be called from anywhere and custom phones.
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AT&T, Deutsche Telekom, British Telecom or NTT are just a few carriers thinking about VoIP as far as we hear. We all know what Skype is and I bet most of us have had at least one Skype number conversation. It’s really simple actually. Get an account, talk for free (mostly)

Apparently AT&T and others will be developing and introducing such a service to their subscribers in order to counteract/compete with Skype’s popularity. This new service will be available somewhere in 2009 and it will be introduced to cell phones too. You will be able to talk for free (I’d like to see that) from your smartphone with friends in the same network. Will you have to pay a monthly plan to be able to talk for free?

Anyway, it’s a rumor for now, but a rumor AT&T won’t comment on. What do you think?

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In Japan, Panasonic has unveiled the new KX-WP800, a WLAN phone with Skyper functionality. equipped with a 1.8-inch TFT LCD, the Panasonic KX-WP800 could be used to make voice calls over the internet using Skype without the need for a computer. This is possible because the handset itself comes with WLAN router. Moreover, you could also use the Panasonic KX-WP800 on any of Japan’s 32,000 FON access points, as it can utilize the “FON” WLAN sharing service. The Panasonic KX-WP800 Skype phone will be available starting March 28, 2008 and will be sold for US$290.

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After many delays which broke a lot of PSP fans’ hearts, Skype has finally hit the PlayStation Portable. The latest firmware upgrade 3.90 features Skype under Network. Take heed, however, that the new Skype feature will only be available for PSP slim’n'light (PSP-2000 series). So if you own one, get yourself a compatible mic and headset and take advantage of this new feature.

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Sony has announced today that it will introduce Skype features on its premier handheld gaming device, PlayStation Portable. This is planned to be implemented in late January, where any PSP user worldwide can add Skype functionality to their slim PSP-2000 through a simple software update. A new Skype icon will be added to the network category once the update is done and users can start using it immediately provided they have a wireless internet connection, a Memory Stick Duo, and a Skype-compatible audio input device.

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Skype is going to announce a deal with wireless service provider 3 anytime soon. Skype was reported to have reached a deal with 3 to sell the company’s first mobile phone. But guys, too bad, Skype is only planning to release the phone in countries were 3 operates. That means it will only be in places like Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Austria, Denmark, Italy, Ireland, Sweden and United Kingdom.

Sources said that Skype is expected to reveal its plans in the last week of October. The report said that “The company’s software, which allows users to make free phone calls over the Internet to other Skype users, already works on some phones sold by 3. But the new phone is the first that Skype is having manufactured itself, and will be easier to use than existing cell phone models that support Skype.”

According to its Web site, 3 has more than 10 million customers including more than 3.5 million in the United Kingdom.

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There are mobile phones with Internet capabilities and then there are Internet tablets. Then there is the new Nokia N810 Internet Tablet. Building upon its predecessors, the Nokia N810 tablet is being touted as a new phase in portable internet communication. Whether you are near a Wi-Fi hotspot or have your Bluetooth-capable mobile phone, you can take advantage of the N810 to make internet calls. The N810 features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and a touch-scren interface. There’s also a VGA camera for video conferencing.

One of the big plus-points of the N810 is the integrated GPS receiver and pre-loaded maps. It comes with tons of POIs, and you have the option to upgrade to Wayfinder’s voice-guided navigation. You can easily carry it in your pocket or in the car. The large 4.13 inch , 800×480 pixels resolution widescreen is great to fit in your palm, and with an optional 10GB memory card you can carry up to 7500 songs. Nokia claims up to 45 hours of music playback on the device.

Powered by maemo Linux based OS2008, the Nokia N810 has a customizable UI and support for Adobe flash 9, Bluetooth headset, Skype, and Video Gizmo. Priced at US $479 (excluding tax), the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet will be available starting mid-November.

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iPhone fans can now drool and wait for the iPhone outside of the US. A German firm has developed an application that brings Skype functionality to the device. German firm Shape Media has stepped in to address the complaints that users of the hybrid phone and MP3 player had. This relates to the phones instant messaging functionality — or lack thereof.

The application, dubbed “IM+ for Skype”, transforms the iPhone into a Skype handset. The web application, which works through the iPhone’s Safari web browser, allows iPhones to use the Skype messaging service along with its Voice over IP (VoIP) network.

Users can access their Skype account by logging on to skypeforiphone.com. This allows them to make free Skype to Skype calls, and use their SkypeOut credits to make calls to landlines and mobile phones around the world. According to Shape Media, the application will work across different networks and does not require Wi-Fi to operate.

Similar software has already been developed for platforms such as Windows Mobile, RIM’s Blackberry, Palm and Symbian devices.

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Skype for the Apple iPhone is now readily available as announced by Shape Services. Cross-platform mobile software developer, Shape, said that the application is designed especially for iPhone’s touch screen and complements the design and interface of Apple’s masterpiece.

IM+ for Skype is the unique fully mobile application that uses SkypeOut credits for voice communication ensuring cost-effective calls to any number around the globe. For users of Skype Unlimited and Skype Pro plans IM+ enables almost free calling from the mobile device to any PC with Skype or any landline/mobile number.

Using the device’ Safari Web browser, iPhone users can log in to http://skypeforiphone.com and talk to their Skype contacts or call any landlines and mobiles in a cost-efficient way. IM+ for Skype is already available for BlackBerry RIM, Windows Mobile Pocket PC, Palm OS, Symbian and J2ME devices. The application works in any network and doesn’t require WiFi.

For a limited time IM+ for Skype iPhone version is being offered free of charge to all iPhone users.

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