In the earlier weeks of my blogging adventures, I explained the Web 2.0 Technology Skype. I talked about how Skype is a great way to talk to people for free over long distances through chatting. It allows you to collaborate and share files, and the conduct video chats with it. These functions are normally performed on desktops and laptops, but of course you knew it would make its way to smart phones and PDAs. Well I just wanted to take this time, to present Skype as a cell phone application and something wonderful being speculated for the future.
Some of you may know that on March 25th Verizon customers with a smartphone and a data plan were able to download Skype Mobile. Even before this event, Skype was already available on other carriers and devices such as the iPhone. On that date it was made exclusive to Verizon, so those who possessed Skype on non Verizon phones would no longer receive updates. Skype Mobile pretty much functions the same and is sometimes easier to use on the phone. Skype mobile allows you to:
• Make and receive unlimited Skype-to-Skype voice calls to anyone else on
Skype around the globe
• Send and receive unlimited instant messages with other people on Skype
• Call international phone numbers at our low rates
It’s basically Skype on the go. If your connected on your computer and have to leave but want to continue your Skype conversation, just load it up on your phone and keep moving. This application saves you money from text message charges, no usage of call minutes, and that low international call rates. I know you may be a little upset because there is no video chat; at least for now there isn’t. Skype video chat is expected to be available with 4th Generation iPhone and iPhone 4G (still works in progress), along with other Android based phones. Companies are working on creating a forward facing camera to make this possible. So, in due time, you will be able to see the people your calling on your cell phone which is just Fantastic!!!! So Skype is becoming one of those Web 2.0 Technologies that’s not just stationery, it goes where you go.
Wow! That is really interesting! I was not aware that Skype was available for mobile phones. I am glad that the video feature is not quite available yet. I do not think that I am ready to video conference people from my cell phone.
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