The scoop by TechCrunch suggests Gizmo5 and Google Voice could join forces to create a skype like service. (Although many readers have noted that Gizmo5 and Google Voice already work together well enough as separate services.) We look forward to better integration. [Techcrunch via lifehacker]

TechCrunch is saying that Skype is looking to buy Gizmo5, a SIP-based service that isn't quite as popular as the former, but works pretty well. SIP is an open standard that works with many, many devices—Gizmo 5 works with Google Voice even—so this could be a pretty good move even if Skype gets out of legal trouble. Imagine piping your free Google Voice number through Skype to get free calls like you can now with Gizmo5. [TechCrunch]

Adam Fendelman over at About has dug into the fine print, and says that unlimited minutes must be while on Sprint network, that is, not while roaming. Sprint also lists the following usage limitations:

Sprint may terminate service if (1) more than 800 minutes, (2) a majority of minutes or (3) a majority of kilobytes in a given month are used while roaming.

The Any Mobile feature could definitely save certain users money, but be sure to read up before you jump plans. [Sprint via About Cell Phones]

This tweet by cwalker123, a Google Voice developer, says not today (the 18th). And if you need to know why we're such big fans of Google Voice, check out our coverage. [BGR]

• The quality is patchy and keeps most in-flight calls short and tinny-sounding. One receiver of an OnAir call complained that it sounded like "talking to a small robot."
• Hefty roaming charges of up to 3 euros ($4.72) a minute.
• Calls made from the plane to the ground usually need a few tries to actually connect. Calls made from the ground to the plane tend to go directly to voice mail.
• Only six passengers can get a signal at any one time to avoid interfering with aircraft equipment. OnAir says the capacity will double to 12 in the coming weeks.
• Blackberry users had trouble downloading email messages.

Oh yeah, and there's that whole factor of whether people want to be disturbed by other passengers yakking on cellphones in the first place. At least one other airline, Lufthansa, decided not to offer the service after customers pointedly asked them not to. [New York Times]

The Catch: The $99.99 price tag is not too bad, but we have been here before (kinda), and we were a little uninspired. Time will tell. Check the official spec below:

In version two, which they're working on now, the device will add a light sensor, a display, ambient sensor, and ability to update websites and emails and call any phone, not just the one that's connected. Definitely neat if you're the type of guy who enjoys plant watering, but doesn't quite remember to do it often enough. [Botanicalls via Treehugger]

If you're in the US or Canada, Skype's giving you unlimited calling from 5am EST on May 13 to 4:49am EST on May 14 to ring up your mom, your sister, or just random numbers in India. You can use this chance to explain why you forgot to buy her a present again. Sorry mom! – Jason Chen

Skype page [Skype via Crunchgear]

Now Jajah's taken their mobile web page and made it PSP compatible. Now, this doesn't quite mean that you can make calls with your PSP. It just means you can use your PSP with Wi-Fi and initiate a Jajah call to go to your cellphone. Useful if you're using a really old phone that doesn't have at least a WAP browser. – Jason Chen

PSP (PlayStation Portable) gamers around the globe: Call with JAJAH! [Jajah]

How does it work? Well, just visit jajah.com from either your PC or your smartphone's browser, log in, and enter in the person you want to call. Jajah will call you, then the recipient, and connect the two. The best part is that if the person you're calling is also a Jajah member, the call is free (barring any mobile minutes you burn up on your cellphone plan).

We spoke with Jajah yesterday gathered additional information.

Jajah says they have 70-ish phones supported right now, and any phone with a mobile browser should be able to log in and initiate calls. They've also got Java and Symbian plugins for an embedded version, so you won't have to pull up the webpage—you can start the call from the app.

The service is mostly targeted at mobile professionals and people who have family over seas. Instead of making expensive calls from their cellphones, they can have Jajah initiate the call and pay substantially less. It's not quite cheaper than using Skype or even a calling card, but unless you're always in the office or always have your calling card with you, this is an easier alternative.

As for the quality, Jajah claims that from what they've seen, most people can't tell the difference between a Jajah call and a standard call. We had noticeable delay on one of our test calls between two cellphones, but Jajah blamed that on the quality of the "last mile" provider, aka, the cellphone provider.

There are also conferencing and scheduling features, which makes getting together with multiple people cheaper and easier (if you've got their information entered in) than otherwise.

Although the price is a bit more expensive than other options, the convenience of being able to dial up people from your smartphone makes Jajah something worth looking into. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Jajah]

Mobile users sign up above first, then go to:
mobile.jajah.com

Plus, if you order before January 31, 2007, you'll even get a discounted price of $14.95. Heck, even if you're only slightly thinking about buying a Skype phone, you can save $15 by ordering at the discounted rate now and make up your mind later. As always, Skype to Skype calling will still be free. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Skype via TechCrunch]

1. Set your router to give your Skype PC a static IP address.
2. Open a Skypish port to that static IP.
3. Give this port number to skype.

All straightforward stuff that may help you if you're having some quality problems with your Skype calls.

Watch Video [Labrats via Digg]

Instructions [Labrats]

Other cool features: caller and visual ID, listening to people as they leave voicemails, MP3 ringtones for the callers, call blocking (YES!), call recording, and voicemail storage. The free trial only gives you 100 minutes a month, and it's $14.99 for the premium version. Best yet, you can pick your own area code, so you can establish a presence in various parts of the country. – Jason Chen

Product Page [GrandCentral via Lifehacker]