Skype Launching Mobile Phone On 29th October?

Everton | Oct 24, 2007 | Comments


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There have been several rumours over the last couple of days that Skype will be launching a branded mobile phone in partnership wih 3 in the UK, Italy, Hong Kong and Australia.

I’ve just received an invite to a pre-launch event for an ‘exciting new product from 3′. The PR person tried to be cryptic, but I think the last sentence below gives away too much info:

We can’t divulge exact details and timings yet; suffice to say the event will be staged in a central London venue on the 29th October and run from morning to night, with members of press, product managers, 3’s top brass and hopefully, your good self. We can reveal at this stage though, that *the product marks a radical step forward in mobilising internet calls for a mass market.*

I’m going to try and attend, but if I can’t make it the PR person has promised to send me a product so that I can join in the fun on the day. It could be quite interesting, particularly if I manage to walk away with a free handset!


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About the Author: Everton is based in London and has worked in the internet and mobile space for over ten years now, and before that worked in corporate strategy and consulting. He has a degree in Economics from Cambridge University.He also writes for Windows 7 News, Windows 8 News and One Tip A Day.

  • @Handy karten

    It's already happened! - check the related posts - http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/10/29/3...
  • can't wait for this move...
  • Skype mobile? You have got to be kidding me....

    S.
  • If it'd be free (or /15th the industry price), considering that Skype could use IP to bounce signals.... I'm all for it!

    Hmmm.. wonder if it'll have tons of ads
  • How different would it be from the phones manufactured by Belkin and others? Would there be more "in-built" features so to speak?
  • I just heard about the phone. I wonder if it will take off...could create a wave of new Wi-Fi phones.
    That's really cool you get invited to all these announcement parties. I guess it pays to be a successful blogger!
  • @Gerry

    lol didn't know about the Download app on the phone - thanks for the headsup. Will scan through your posts in the week - thanks.

    I'm getting my 'skype' goodie delivered to my work address on the day. I hope they still deliver it once they realise 'Everton' works for the 'competition'!!
  • thats another one now... These kind of romours (untill its officially announced) are keeping as wait wait n wait for something everytime... I dont know if companies makes these romours true as they are worth or these are real news leaks....
  • I can't attend on Monday, too short notice and I've got something already planned.

    For recommending applications for the N95 it depends what you do with it. Is there something you really need?

    Personally these are the applications I have on my N73 at the moment, which should work okay on your N95:-

    Google Mail v1.5
    Google Maps v1.7
    Coreplayer v1.1.2 (Plays any audio or video file)
    Nokia Podcasting v1.00.3
    LCG Jukebox v2.12 (Mostly use for Internet Radio)
    Social FM Player (Think this is trial at the moment, but doesn't state it in the app)
    Nokia Team Suite v1.0
    Nokia Conversation v1.0
    Active Notes v1.0 (Great notes application)
    Opera Mobile v8.65 (Much much better than the built-in browser)
    Windows Live Messenger + Hotmail (Available via the Downloads! app on your N95)
    LCG Slick v0.28 Beta (MSN/Yahoo/ICQ/AIM Messenger)
    SIC! FTP (Connect to FTP Servers)
    Sky Anytime v5.00 (Sky+ Remote Record)
    Jaiku v0.80
    Widsets v1.0
    Skype for 3 (FREE Skype to Skype calls on 3 network)
    Fring (MSN/Skype/Twitter messenger and MSN/Skype/SIP voip calling)
    SplashID v3.33 (Store all your Usernames/Password securely)
    Handy Calendar v1.0 (Better than the built in calendar)
    Handy Converter v 1.01 (Currency converter)
    Handy Blacklist v2.0 (Blocks incoming calls defined by yourself)
    LivePVR v2.71 (Record all calls, voice recorder and meeting notes recorder)

    I've got loads more, just depends what you want. Have a read through my blog I've given a better explanation for some of these.
  • Very interesting news, I use skype out for long-distance calls from my PС but not using skype-in. If their phone allow make free calls it will great.
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