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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Skype on iPhone is a Reality
STUTTGART, Germany, Aug. 13 -- SHAPE Services has announced the availability of IM+ for Skype for iPhone, the Safari web application for accessing Skype ecosystem from the mobile environment. The application is designed especially for iPhone's touch screen and complements the design and interface of Apple's masterpiece. For a limited time IM+ for Skype iPhone version is being offered free of charge to all iPhone users.
Now iPhone owners can log onto http://skypeforiphone.com using the device's Safari web browser and talk with their Skype contacts or call any landlines and mobiles in a cost-efficient way. "Noticing the public interest for Skype on iPhone, we decided to use our mobile IM and mobile Skype experience and develop an application for them; this has also been a move towards our IM+ for Skype platform coverage. It is truly easy and convenient to access and use. We are looking forward to hearing some feedback from iPhone users", said Igor Berezovsky, the company's CEO. "No tweaks are necessary."
IM+ for Skype is the unique fully mobile application that uses SkypeOut credits for voice communication ensuring cost-effective calls to any number around the globe. For users of Skype Unlimited and Skype Pro plans IM+ enables almost free calling from the mobile device to any PC with Skype or any landline/mobile number.
IM+ for Skype is already available for BlackBerry RIM, Windows Mobile Pocket PC, Palm OS, Symbian and J2ME devices. The application works in any network and doesn't require WiFi.
About SHAPE Services
SHAPE Services works in cross-platform mobile software development since 2002. SHAPE' products keep the leading position in wireless IM and Remote Access markets. SHAPE's flagship IM+ Mobile Messenger supports public and corporate IM systems: MSN/Live Messenger, AIM/iChat, Yahoo!, Jabber, ICQ, Google Talk, MySpace, Skype, Microsoft LCS, Lotus Sametime, Reuters Messaging and Oracle IM on Blackberry RIM, Symbian (S60, Series 80, Series 90 and UIQ), Windows Mobile Pocket PC and Smartphone, J2ME, i-mode, Palm OS, BREW and iPhone.
For more information, visit: http://www.shapeservices.com
Skype(TM) and SkypeOut(TM) are registered trademarks of Skype Limited.
IM+ for Skype uses the Skype API but is not endorsed or certified by Skype.
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