Skype will soon activate video messages on all platforms

Update in sight for Skype on all platforms, with the expected version for Windows Phone that should finally make available the best of all services related to the application. According to rumors, the update should arrive, as expected, next month bringing a new feature that could really give an extra edge to Skype: we are talking about the ability to record video messages !

Skype for Windows Phone comes out of beta to final version 1.0

In February, after a long wait, Microsoft has released the first official Beta version of Skype for your platform Windows Mobile Phone.Microsoft had promised the release of the final version by the end of April. 

As promised  today in the marketplace the update came and Windows Phone Skype Beta version (0.2) has been updates to the final version (1.0).

Microsoft does not currently provide the innovations that make this new version, however probably the new update will bring some improvements  and enhancements, and general improvements in the management of audio / video.

Unfortunately, as we had imagined recently , the final version of Skype for Windows Phone does not support notifications to be notified of an incoming Skype call, it seems that this limitation will be removed only with the arrival of the next major update of Windows Phone (Apollo ).

Skype for Windows Phone v1.0 is free as usual and can be downloaded from the WP Marketplace

Skype Windows Phone app hits Beta (Video)

After much waiting, here is a few minutes ago that Microsoft has released Windows Phone marketplace in the first beta version is Skype.

The final version of the application will be available starting in April, but starting today, all Windows Phone users can download a beta version of Skype from the marketplace.

Skype for Windows Phone allows you to make free calls and video calls using the network data from our end. Do not miss the chance to chat, view profile, or use our Skype credit to call land lines or mobile.

Here is video for Skype Beta for Windows Phone:

Skype is now available in WP Marketplace

Skype for Nokia Belle is available at Nokia Store

Skype has updated its app for Symbian Belle devices (version 2.1.23)This is a bit more of a “hotfix” to get Belle supported than anything else. There is an added handsfree support, but most importantly video call is still not supported.

With all the benefits of Skype on your phone you can save money and stay in touch when you’re on the move.

• Make free Skype-to-Skype calls and IM on 3G or WiFi.
• Save money on calls and texts (SMS) to phones abroad.
• Share pictures, videos and other files from your phone.

It’s free to use Skype in a WiFi zone. If you use Skype with a mobile data connection, operator charges may apply, so we rec ommend an unlimited data plan. Large File, use WiFi to Download

Skype can be found here at Nokia Store

Skype for Windows Phone is just around the corner

One of the most anticipated Windows Phone applications, certainly is Skype.Being part of Microsoft’s own division, Skype is yet to release a Windows Phone app

Now from wp7lab comes the news that the official Skype application for Windows Phone coming soon in the marketplace in private beta. The site wp7lab colleagues write that he had received information that the release of the beta version will arrive within the next few weeks, not everyone will be able to download the application, Microsoft will forwardinvitations to perform testing of Skype.  

“Skype for Windows Phone is just around the corner and we’ve teamed up with the Skype folks to help with beta testing. If you are receiving this newsletter directly, look for an invitation in the coming weeks and be on the inside track for what is sure to be one of the hottest new apps on the Marketplace!”

If this is true, on the one hand we have the news that the development of Skype is not finished yet, other than with the release of the beta is expected to have a final version by the first half of 2012.

Source wp7Lab

Windows Phone Tango (7.6): Integration of Skype and Google +?

Integration of Skype and Google is the one that comes with the next update of Windows Phone, at least according to the head PocketPC.ch , who claims to have received information from a very reliable source on the beta preview of Windows Phone Tango.

The build is tested 7.20.1050.5 , the authors state that the version of the operating system will switch to 7.6 , with the integration of Skype and perhaps a little 'surprise, Google +.

 "In this beta, the application of Skype and Google + is still quite experimental.Making calls with Skype does not work yet, but you can already use the Google chat and Skype +. It 'can still make video calls using the anterior chamber of the new Windows Phone smartphones. Then you can receive video calls and do them, though in this version we found some problems and crashes. There is still a chance to make video calls through Google + "

We can not confirm the veracity of the news, the only evidence that the site provided it is published in the screenshot above.  If so, the minor update called Tango will be very interesting, integrating two features that are sure to be very popular with users. 

Update x1:  PocketPC.ch site is a fake, in fact, comparing the characters of the written Google and Skype with the rest of the written notice a slight difference, which is impossible if it had been used the same formatting. It is not clear whether the published image from the site is just an image created by them to show the functionality, in this case these differences are obvious. If the site will respond to these concerns made by several of the field site, we'll update the article with new info.

More info at PocketPC.ch

Microsoft: Skype for Windows phones is coming

Undoubtedly one of the most certifying programs for the Windows platform is Skype phone. Despite the agreement, Microsoft / Skype is now officially for some time, the popular software for video calls and IP calls late in coming. They come now new details about the launch of the app that will land on Mango and confirmations come from Microsoft itself from the recently concluded CES 2012. As stated this during an 'interview by Rick Osterloh (Skype's VP of products): "Microsoft's Skype division is working on a Windows Phone That product will be coming out soon" !

Initially, the program director of Windows phones, Joe Belfiore, had promised that Skype would arrive by the end of 2011. Shown at MIX 2011 Skype will soon be a separate application to be then integrated by the end of the year, the new version of Windows Phone Apollo. The statement coming soon leads us to think that Skype, most likely, will be officially unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in February 2012 in order to assist in bringing you everything in detail.

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