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windows mobile apps
Skype 3.0 for Windows Mobile Shares Files, Sends Texts, Skypes
Skype's finally dropped a brand new version of their app for Windows Mobile. Three dawt oh brings file sharing and SMS texting, for free. Weeeeeeeee. [Skype via jkontherun] -
apps
'Incoming' iPhone App Allows You To Use Skype Over 3G and Edge
The new app "Incoming!" makes it possible to use Skype over 3G and Edge networks by turning all of your outgoing calls into incoming calls with the help of a partner desktop app. More » -
skype
Oprah Skypes with a Sub, Gets Skinny on Life Submerged
That Oprah, always using product tie-ins in new and different ways, this time jiving with the commander of the USS Louisville "The Slugger" submarine—which is 60 feet underwater off the coast of Hawaii—via Skype. More »
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Comment by Professional_Iceberg_Hunter: Came someone seriously explain the whole Oprah phenomenon? I truly don't get it. All I know is that one time she... 5 Responses | Other threads
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iphone apps
How to Hack the iPhone to Use SlingPlayer and Skype Over 3G
AT&T's impotent network—and good ol' fashioned greed make it do douchey things sometimes, like lock down SlingPlayer and Skype for the iPhone. But you can unlock their true 3G powers.
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Comment by kingoftowns: Skype - dont use it Slingplayer - prefer ORB turn by turn before 3.0 - i got gmaps are there any other... 8 Responses | Other threads
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skype
Skype Offering Country Unlimited Plan for $6/Month
Skype has a new plan that sounds pretty excellent for those who talk a lot to family overseas. $6 a month buys you unlimited minutes to one of more than 40 countries. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by I see the light. It burns!: What's the percentage of those that have landlines in those countries, and how often are they home to be reached?... 3 Responses | Other threads
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DSI
Skype 'Technically Possible' on DSi, But Does This Include Video?
A spokesman for Skype says that it's technically possible to port Skype onto Nintendo's multi-camera-enabled DSi, but does that mean video? More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Freddie DeBoer: It certainly should be possible; I've had VOIP on my cracked DS Lite for ages. 1 Responses | Other threads
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skype
Skype To Be Spun Off From eBay in 2010
Skype, the most popular VoIP application/network/platform out there now, is going to be spun off in 2010 with its own IPO. eBay seems to not know what the hell to do with Skype. Who knew that an auction company and a VoIP company didn't belong together? Oh yeah, everybody. [CNET]
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By Jason ChenComment by T-Will: Is it just me, or did anyone else forget (or not realize) that Skype was connected to eBay in any... 4 Responses | Other threads
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dealzmodo hack
Dealzmodo Hack: Don't Give Up On Your Symbian Phone
Symbian is the planet's most popular smartphone OS—everywhere except the US, that is. It's also arguably the most boring. In this last, most urgent installment of the cellphone revitalization series, we alleviate your Symbian shame. More » -
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net neutrality
FCC Pressed to Investigate Apple, AT&T Regarding Skype Over 3G
Consumer activist group Free Press has asked the FCC to investigate AT&T's refusal to allow Skype to access its wireless network on the iPhone, instead restricting it to WiFi. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Carey Smith: I think that att has that rite. maybe am wrong 14 Responses | Other threads
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oops
AT&T Says Horrible Terms of Service Update Was All a Big Mistake
Millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror, and AT&T swiftly backtracked on the draconian updates to their terms of the service that effectively ban Skype, Sling and other goodness: It's all a big mistake! More » -
iphone apps
Skype For iPhone Now Available in the US, Has VoIP over 3G With 3.0 Firmware
Apple's just about finished rolling out Skype for iPhone, and now US residents can go download the VoIP app for themselves. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Drew Cuddy: This is absolute crap! I am in Canada, and I can download it to my hacked American 1st gen iPhone.... 9 Responses | Other threads
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skype
Skype Coming to iPhone Tuesday, BlackBerry in May
Landing a day earlier than predicted, Skype's official iPhone client will show its green 'n' white face in the App Store tomorrow. The other conspicuously neglected market, BlackBerry owners, can expect a client by May.
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Rumor: Skype for iPhone To Be Released As Early As Next Week
A tipster GigaOM is calling "very reliable" has revealed that Skype for the iPhone will arrive as early as next week—perhaps at the CTIA Wireless show kicking off on Wednesday. Stay tuned. [GigaOM] -
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Skype Now #1 International Call Carrier
Skype has just overthrown AT&T as the number one long distance call handler. Unfortunately for Skype, they don't pull in that much profit from international calls; eBay said they only made $550 million in 2008. [Ars Technica]
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By Jason ChenComment by Sam Scott Given: well duh, could've seen this coming... When Oprah features it, it becomes every middle-aged woman's must have... 2 Responses | Other threads
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dealzmodo hack
Dealzmodo Hack: Overhaul Your Last-Gen BlackBerry
For most, cellphone trade shows mean carefree gadget porn. For some, they're an assault on beleaguered gadget egos. Last time we helped straggling WinMo users. Now, dear last-gen BlackBerry users, we're reaching out to you. More » -
star trek
USB Star Trek Communicator Lets You Do VoIP Over USB
There have been Bluetooth versions of the Star Trek communicator in the past, but as of this moment the new VoIP version is as close as nerds can get to the real thing. More » -
dealzmodo hacks
Dealzmodo Hack: Revitalize Your Windows Mobile Phone
For the legions of helpless Windows Mobile users, the Pre is just the latest in an endless, corrosive barrage of ego-draining next-gen phones. But living with Windows Mobile doesn't have to be so bad. More » -
skype
Skype's 2.8 Beta for Mac Adds Screen Sharing, Wi-Fi Hotspot Access
Skype's new Mac beta delivers Boingo hotspot Wi-Fi access and screen sharing. Screen sharing is showing who you're talking to what's on your screen. Neat stuff. [Skype via Lifehacker]
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By Adam FrucciComment by HAMMER73: Multi point video conferencing is what is really missing... I'll stick to iChat for now. Hint Apple: bring iChat to... 2 Responses | Other threads
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skype
Skype 2.5 Beta For Windows Mobile Now Available
Skype claims to have overhauled their VoIP client for Windows Mobile with their 2.5 beta release. Improvements include: better sound quality, better stability and friendlier interface. Hit the link to give it a whirl. [Skype] -
Skype Videophone
Hands On: Asus's AiGuru SV1 Grandma-Friendly Skype Videophone
OK guys, is it out yet or isn't it? This morning, official word of Asus's new AiGuru SV1, a standalone (no PC required) Skype videophone was released and then retracted—but here we are tonight at a media event in NYC and what do we see sitting on Skype's table? Not sure what the nervousness is about, cause the thing is pretty cool. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by unkpku has a really long fucking screenname because i saw some other people do it: How many fucking things does Asus make? 2 Responses | Other threads
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videophone
Asus Launches AiGuru SV1, World's First Skype-Certified Videophone
Update: Asus tells us that the product wasn't supposed to be announced just yet. They're still tweaking the unit, so the specs listed below aren't the final specs. What we do know is that this device is coming and it is going to be something similar to this, but minor details will probably be changed. The original writeup and release are after the jump. More »
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By Kit EatonComment by elvisml2: Now if Asus just made a 7" laptop w/ a webcam for about the same price as this...? 1 Responses | Other threads
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phones
Sliding Mouse Speakerphone Is Cute, But Isn't a Skype Phone
This cute 800 DPI optical mouse with a built-in speaker slides out like a cellphone to reveal a keypad for VoIP calls. It has an LCD display for Caller ID and switches between mouse and phone functions automatically. It also looks much cooler than other combos we've seen. No word on price or availability. [Product page via Red Ferret]
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Comment by emptythought: yea, i got that too with nod32. says it's a trojan. more » | Other threads
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gaming
Sony PSP Skype Headset Available Now For $29.99
Remember that PSP Skype headset with the remote control that was announced way back in January? It's now available. Skype functionality has been added in the 3.90 firmware update (also back in January), but if you haven't updated yet, you'll have to do so, and then follow these instructions to make calls. [Amazon]
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By Jason ChenComment by zkillz: So they just repackaged 2 accesories that have been available and working with skype, raised the price, and released them... more » | Other threads
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voip
AT&T and Other Telcos Thinking of Skype Combatant?
Om writes about a report that AT&T and a group of major international telcos like British Telecom, Deutsche Telecom and NTT are thinking of making a free VoIP system. The reason for it is that voice is a "losing proposition" these days in the face of Skype and landline attrition. The system would eventually be moved to cellphones and would be launched in 2009. One problem: The report is so far mostly theory, even if the writer does have a good track record. [Om]
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By Brian LamComment by Benitocarmona: Whatever they do I will stay with Skype its the right choice. As for ATT and International carriers: I am... more » | Other threads
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skype
Skype Makes Java Client For Sony Ericssons, Samsungs, Nokias and Moto RAZRs
Mobile Skype was previously only available on Smartphones like Windows Mobile, but they've just ported a Java version for all kinds of non-smart phones. Be aware that this isn't like the previous iterations and even Skype to Skype calls cost money (or use up your minutes), so there's no huge reason in using this to call someone you can easily call already. What it is useful for is calling overseas, since you use up regular minutes but only get charged SkypeOut rates instead of your exhorbitant cellphone international call rates. [Skype via Crunchgear] -
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Unlimited International Skyping For $9.95 a Month From the US/Canada to 34 Countries
Skype's latest $9.95 international subscription plan seems fantastic if you're calling relatives or friends in other countries really often. Just pay $9.95 a month and you'll be able to ring up landlines in one of 34 countries (cellphones are only supported in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, the US and Canada), and if you buy three months' worth of credit before June 1, you'll get one month for free. Super useful for when you've got older folks in other countries who don't really know how to use a computer to Skype with. Or if you don't want them to see over video chat that you've gained some weight. [Skype]
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By Jason ChenComment by http://www.punkfloydproject.com: its pretty good - although I go through less than 10 a month with current Skype rates to UK more » | Other threads
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iphone
Fring is the World's First True iPhone VoIP App
Ignoring previous "iPhone VoIP" apps like Jah Jah, which are only VoIP after you connect to their analog to VoIP bridge, this Fring app seems to be the first real VoIP solution for the iPhone/iPod Touch. To get in on this action you need a jailbroken iPhone, Wi-FI access, and you'll be able to call regular phones using either SkypeOut or SIP (your prices will be determined on which SIP provider you use and how much SkypeOut charges for your particular call). Best of all Fring has built-in IM capabilities for Skype, Google, ICQ, MSN, Twitter, AIM, and Yahoo contacts. The download and install are free. [Fring Install Instructions] -
gadgets
Picture Frame Shows Which of Your IM and Skype Friends Are Online
We absolutely love it when cyberspace and meatspace intersect, which is why we're enthused over this Online Notification Picture Frame. It's a DIY project that connects via some interface (the guy doesn't say) to a computer, which feeds online status information back to the display. If a person's online, the LED next to his photo lights up. We'd prefer it if this were a more digital solution like an actual photo frame that dynamically displayed the pictures of people who were online, but this is a good start. [Volunteer Lab Rat via Hacked Gadgets]
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By Jason ChenComment by Ashley927: Does this work for all IM applications? I want to use my BigString Self Distructing app more » | Other threads
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prank
How to Make All of the Phones in Your Office Ring Simultaneously (and Get Away With It)
The guys at Maximum PC have put together a hack using Skype that will allow you to make all of the phones in your office ring simultaneously—and the best part is that you will be able to keep your job when all is said and done. All you need to do in order to pull off this prank is $10 sitting in your Skype account and the time necessary to gather up phone numbers and set up a conference call. Then just start the call and watch the chaos ensue. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by frontrowgirl: the PLA mass calls are hilarious. then again, PLA radio is generally hilarious. more » | Other threads
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skype
Skype For Linux Goes 2.0, Gets Video Calling
Skype for Linux has just reached 2.0 status, bringing to it free video calling (interoperable with Mac and PC users) and other features that we've seen on other platforms already. Does it bring free video chats with a hot blonde called Tricia McMillan? We'd totally switch to Linux for that. [Skype]
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By Jason ChenComment by Daniel: Skype is neat, but I love the HHGTTG reference. Just re-read that for the hundreth time. On to 'So Long... more » | Other threads
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umpcs
Sungjut TangoX Nano UMPC Comes With Integrated, Detachable Skype Phone
Check out the new Sungjut TangoX Nano UMPC, which will have a VIA CPU C7-M ULV at 1.2GHz, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, 40 or 80GB HDD, HD Audio, 7" WVGA (800x480) touch screen, 4 in 1 Card reader, Ethernet Port , WiFi a/b/g, USB 2.0 (2 ports), DVI output and a detachable, integrated Skye handset. Do you hear the Eee PC running a little scared? Jump to the gallery for some more tasty images. Update: Could this be a mass-produced edition of the modular concept Via NanoBook we told you about half a year ago? We think it's a definite 'yes'. More » -
hacks
Apple TV Gets Unofficial Skype Support
Those looking to add a native Skype to AppleTV, you know, if your computer in the same room isn't working well enough, the unofficial client (read: hack) is out now. If it supported video, the idea sounds pretty damn neat. But we're not so sure that this 0.1 version does. [Brandon Holland] Thanks Phil!
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By Mark WilsonComment by newgalactic: Skype support :) ...until the next update that is. more » | Other threads
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voip on psp
PSP Firmware 3.90 Now Available, Skype Included
PSP Fanboy reports that the PSP 3.90 firmware update is now available, bringing Skype support to PSP-2000 models and expanded Playstation Network support to all models. [PSP Fanboy]
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Comment by Gadgetgirl: Crap, I need the stupid remote for the headset! Erg... Fluck it-I'll use my Mylo for Skype. more » | Other threads
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sony
Skype for PSP Postponed
We brought you the fantastic news that Skype would be coming to a PSP carrying pocket near you soon, but it seems the plans have been disrupted. Sony Japan has just released information detailing an indefinite delay, as they screwed up on the headsets that were required—Sony's microphone/speaker units failed to meet Skype certification standards.Don't be surprised when this announcement is replicated the world over. We aren't happy bunnies. Update: Kotaku's people are saying all is well for everyone else, it's only Japan that are having their Skype PSP service delayed-phew! (Sorry Japan.) [Kotaku]
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By Haroon MalikComment by microe: Strange? I have skype on my Nokia N800 right here. Had it for months. Now if I could just get... more » | Other threads
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software
Skype Security Flaw Exposed
Researchers have uncovered a potentially critical security flaw within Skype that enables malicious code to be run, given certain conditions. The flaw affects those using IE, and is related to Local Zone security settings Skype uses to render internal and external HTML. Hit the link to find out more. [Ars Technica]
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By Haroon MalikComment by chaimhaas: Skype provides a full description on its Security Blog of the vulnerability and the steps that have been taken to... more » | Other threads
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belkin
Belkin's Desktop Internet Phone Negates the Use of a Computer for Skype Calling, Again
The Brief: Belkin's Desktop Internet Phone allows Skype calls to be made simply, by plugging straight into a wired/wireless router or live Ethernet port. The internet phone can store 500 contacts and initiates automatic login to Skype when your PC is started. More »
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By Haroon MalikComment by haikunick: it's good for an small office that can't/won' support several wireless devices. Also, you can put skype phone on separate... more » | Other threads
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gaming
Skype In Your PSP Official: Here Are the Details
Skype on the PSP wasn't exactly a secret, but here are the details on the functionality (pretty much the same as Skype on a PC, without IM). You also need a Memory Stick Duo and headset. More here: More » -
robots
Spykee the Skype Robot Gets Three Friends With iPod Dock Crotches
Spykee, the built-it-yourself Skype robot, just got three different models that you can build him into—one of which is a her. We've got the first images of the Spykee Cell, Spykee Vox and Spykee Miss, all of which have a video camera, MP3 player, VoIP phone, microphone, loudspeaker, motors, and the ability to shove an iPod into its crotch. The best thing about this guy is that you can control him from anywhere in the internet. Well, maybe that'd be the second best thing—the first best is still the fact that he has an iPod where his junk should be. Get yours from Erector. [Erector] More » -
gadgets
Skype Coming to Sony PSP
Sony's all for loading multimedia functions onto their consoles (portable or otherwise) to add value, so the addition of VoIP via Skype is something we can definitely see them doing. The feature's listed on Sony's CES site, along with internet radio and a few other features we already know about, like Remote Play. So it's not a matter of whether the PSP will grab Skype, it's a matter of when the firmware update will be released. Hit the jump for the note in question. [Sony] More »
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By Jason ChenComment by bobbiac: wait ... Skype ... SKYPE?!?! *goes to find his PSP* more » | Other threads
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ban-tastic
Skype, Porn May Not Fly In Friendly Skies
The good news is, all you guys who have been dreading the use of internet calling on airplanes may be in luck, because airlines and airborne service providers alike are considering a ban on Skype. The bad news is, they're also considering a ban on that age-old lonely traveler's companion, porn, says the AP. Here's a list of soon-to-be-Wi-Fi'd airlines and what services they plan to ban: More »
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Comment by Maciek - symbiosis60.com: I believe it's the rules of the operating carrier's country of origin apply. The reason I'm saying this is... more » | Other threads
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