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Skype to be integrated into Nokia devices
By JBC on 17 February 2009
BARCELONA, Spain – Nokia and Skype announced plans this morning to fully integrate Skype into select Nokia devices. Kicking off with the Nokia N97, Skype will be part of the address book in the device, enable users to easily see when their Skype contacts are online. It’ll also enable them to use 3G and WiFi to make and receive free Skype to Skype voice calls.
Skype will be rolled out on other devices after the Nokia N97 goes live in the third quarter. New Nokia N97 devices will have it pre-installed, whilst early versions will be able to get it through a software upgrade. Other select Nseries devices are also likely to come with integrated Skype functionality which includes Skype contacts, Chat, VoIP and Presence.
Scott Durchslag, Skype’s Chief Operating Officer said
“Collaborating closely with Nokia to preload and integrate our software onto their devices will benefit the many Nokia customers who already use Skype, as it makes Skype easily accessible and simple to use on the go. It will also bring Skype new users who love Nokia’s Symbian Series 60 experience.”
Meanwhile Jose-Luis Martinez, Vice President, Nokia Nseries said
“With more than 400 million Skype users worldwide, the integration of Skype on Nokia Nseries mobile computers is a significant step in bringing converged Internet experiences from the desktop to the world’s most advanced mobile computer.”
The first Skype-enabled Nokia N97 devices will be rolling out from the third quarter. Using Skype on your S60 device isn’t new, but the level of integration with the service and the device is. Skype won’t be running as a separate application, but actually plugged directly into your contacts, making the service a sleek and neat integration.
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February 17th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Hi,
Will it enable us to make calls without being on a gsm network ? Plain Wi-Fi Calls possible ?
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Oddjob Reply:
February 17th, 2009 at 9:20 am
@Varun, read the article – your question is answered at the end of the first paragraph
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Anonymous Reply:
February 17th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
@Varun,
“It’ll also enable them to use 3G and WiFi to make and receive free Skype to Skype voice calls.”
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Mike Reply:
February 17th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
@Varun, You can already ude Skype with your Nokia phone for free with ‘Fring’.
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February 17th, 2009 at 9:35 am
What about integrating Fring instead of Skype?
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February 17th, 2009 at 10:24 am
gr8 news
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February 17th, 2009 at 10:53 am
And what with video call (like in skype for maemo platform)?
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February 17th, 2009 at 11:26 am
I am sure the phone companies won’t be happy to read this. Possibly even bann this devices from their plans.
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February 17th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Excellent news! Will the preinstalled software on Nokia phones be the Lite version of Skype (http://skype.com/intl/en/download/skype/mobile/) or the whole enchilada?
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February 17th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
What does this “free Skype to Skype voice calls” via “3G” mean here from the user perspective? I guess free with flat rate internet access via 3G?
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September 24th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
hi, i have an n97 i bought on the first day available because i was told it would have skype built-in. then i hear that it will be in an update. i STILL don’t have skype, which was the reason i forked over hundreds of dollars for a phone! when exactly will this be available?
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October 13th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
Is the Nokia 3120 Skype enabled? Please tell me asap as I am about to sign up to a contract!
Thanks
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October 15th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
C’mon Skype…are so many N97 users out there that are waiting for what you promised to become reality…so can you please let us know at least if it will ever be released or you are going to ditch the idea all together? It will be nice to give us a more realistic date, not like when you promised back in February that it will be the third quarter and we have just entered the fourth quarter of the yr and nothing not even a word from either Skype or Nokia. Thanks
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October 26th, 2009 at 4:04 am
Where is my Skype? It is now the end of the 3rd quarter and I am stuck in Nimbuzz and Fring world. I paid full price because we were told we would get Skype, where is it?
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October 28th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
why nokia n97 is freezing all the time gps is not working correct pls help because im sick and tired of fighting with my service provider…..pls help
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Michael Reply:
October 30th, 2009 at 12:23 am
Here is how you get the N97 making SIP calls; http://winkstreaming.com/en/n97_sip/
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