Skype is the word that requires neither an introduction nor an explanation among the masses that use internet to stay connected to their friends, relatives and business people, no matter where ever they are on this planet as this web-based application/software enables millions of individuals and businesses to make
free video and voice calls, send instant messages and share files with other Skype users, anywhere, 24*7.
And now t
his amazing app is available for the Sony Ericsson mobile devices running a Symbain Operating System namely the +Satio, Vivaz and Vivaz pro. Usable over WiFi or cellular data connections(3G, GPRS, EDGE), you can download the application directly to your handset by visiting skype.com/m in your browser. Available from Skype, the application
is available for download from skype.com/m and will also feature in the Sony Ericsson Play Now arena by the end of this month.
Skype for Symbian runs on all Sony Ericsson smartphones that use the
Symbian ^1 operating system, the latest version of the Symbian operating system currently available.
Skype Mobile Features :
- Save money on calls and texts (SMS) to phones abroad.
- Share pictures, videos and other files from your phone.
- Free Skype-to-Skype calls and IM on 3G or WiFi.
- see a list of online Skype contacts, and to import numbers and names from the address book on the device
- and more
Russ Shaw, general manager, Mobile at Skype, commented that – “We see a huge demand for Skype on mobile. The users want to keep in contact with the people that are important to them without worrying about the cost, distance or whether they are away from a computer. It is our goal to meet this demand and make Skype available on a wide range of mobile devices by entering relationships with operators and handset manufacturers.
Just a few weeks ago we have announced Skype for Symbian. Now, we are very pleased to bring it to Sony Ericsson smartphones and enable more people to take the Skype features they love with them on the move”
For lovers of Skype and owners of Sony Ericsson smartphones it is certainly a useful and possibly cost saving application.