Official Skype App is Now Available in the App Store [Archive]

MacRumors

Mar 30, 2009, 11:12 PM

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Skype, Inc. (http://www.skype.com) has just released their official Skype application for the iPhone and iPod touch. Skype is a very popular voice-over-IP (VOIP) and instant messaging application that allows you to make phone calls over the internet. CNet spent some time (http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-12261_7-10206786-51.html) with the release version of the iPhone app: Skype's screens are well organized and use the iPhone's ability to add filters, for instance, to sort your contacts alphabetically, or by who's online. There's chatting as well, though Skype's flagship feature is its VoIP calling that's free to other Skype users and an inexpensive per-minute fee to landlines. Calls on Skype for iPhone work only if you're in range of a Wi-Fi network, so your call quality will in part be at the mercy and strength of wireless networks nearby--calls will not work over the cell phone network on the iPhone (but chatting will.) As restricted by Apple, the voice-over-IP phone calls will only work over Wi-Fi and not over the cellular connection. iPod Touch owners with a microphone can also take advantage of the VOIP calling.

App Store Link: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=304878510&mt=8

Article Link: Official Skype App is Now Available in the App Store (http://www.macrumors.com/2009/03/30/official-skype-app-is-now-available-in-the-app-store/)

Scottyk9

Mar 30, 2009, 11:13 PM

but not available in Canada....

http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/03/30/skype-iphone.html

iParis

Mar 30, 2009, 11:17 PM

Cool. Although, I don't know enough people with this IMing service.

Pooshka

Mar 30, 2009, 11:17 PM

Absolutely flawless. I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Update: Replete with glitches and bugs. I hate it!!!!!

amac4me

Mar 30, 2009, 11:18 PM

Cool, downloading now!

Davy.Shalom

Mar 30, 2009, 11:18 PM

If only all my contacts used skype, I would have an ipod that is an iphone.

Santabean2000

Mar 30, 2009, 11:19 PM

Awesome. My iPhone just gets better every day!:D

brasscat

Mar 30, 2009, 11:22 PM

oh oh --- not letting me ... "item not available"? :confused:

RQPS

Mar 30, 2009, 11:26 PM

Same, I'm getting Item not available and now its not even coming up on a search for skype.

gts197

Mar 30, 2009, 11:28 PM

anyone crashing when trying to click on the username field?

entropy1980

Mar 30, 2009, 11:32 PM

Sweet! Now if they just hurry up and approve the Sling Player my week will be complete!

fanbrain

Mar 30, 2009, 11:32 PM

oh oh --- not letting me ... "item not available"? :confused:

Same thing happened to me. Download it in iTunes rather than on the iPhone.

Same, I'm getting Item not available and now its not even coming up on a search for skype.

Search for Skype, Inc. It will show up. Download it in iTunes rather than on the iPhone.

stade1979

Mar 30, 2009, 11:33 PM

Not in the Canada ishhhhhh..... HopeFully the jailbreak iphone is going to have it hihihihihi

iCantwait

Mar 30, 2009, 11:35 PM

hurrah:D

iMacZealot

Mar 30, 2009, 11:36 PM

Does this work better than Fring?

docal97

Mar 30, 2009, 11:37 PM

InsanelyOne

Mar 30, 2009, 11:37 PM

My iPhone hard-crashed for the first time ever on the first call I made with Skype. Let's hope this isn't an omen.

Update: I'm finding it VERY buggy. It's crashing constantly. I'm on a 1st iPhone with version 2.2 OS.

str1f3

Mar 30, 2009, 11:42 PM

How lame of apple to approve the Ap without cellular connectivity. We are being charged a fee for data use but obviosly apple and more probably AT&T is limiting how much data can actually be used. AT&T has had several years to prepare their network for all of this increased activity.

I guess we can all guess that the sling player will be approved as wifi only. Really just pathetic.

Not necessarily. I belive the orb app allows connections over 3g and that doesn't require any additional hardware except your computer. The slingbox requires separate hardware.

I don't have a problem with AT&T's rules. They would obviously not want you to use a competing product on their own network. You can say that you paid for the data but you also signed a contract with certain rules as well. You can always jailbreak your phone and use voipover3g.

SatanLover

Mar 30, 2009, 11:44 PM

isn't there a way with jailbreaking to trick your phone into thinking its on a wifi connection when you are really using cellular data?

Pooshka

Mar 30, 2009, 11:44 PM

My iPhone hard-crashed for the first time ever on the first call I made with Skype. Let's hope this isn't an omen.
Bloody hell, the call feature is absolutely ********* up indeed.

LinMac

Mar 30, 2009, 11:45 PM

BEWARE:

If you sign up for a Skype account on your iPhone you will be directed to some PCHome Taiwanese website to buy your Skype credits.

Digipimp

Mar 30, 2009, 11:46 PM

Yep doesnt work for me on the 3.0 beta. Anytime I try to call a phone contact when I hit the call button the app crashes and returns me to home screen.

lostfan916

Mar 30, 2009, 11:50 PM

BEWARE:

If you sign up for a Skype account on your iPhone you will be directed to some PCHome Taiwanese website to buy your Skype credits.

It won't even let me create an account. Apparently I have no connectivity via 3G or WiFi.

Apple iKid

Mar 30, 2009, 11:50 PM

I think this is an app that I may be skipping....

hkpatv

Mar 30, 2009, 11:52 PM

It has crashed on me about 5 times in 5 minutes, just trying to use the chat feature. I am on original iPhone, latest official (2.2.1?) firmware.
Nice it is able to access the iphone address book (is this available through standard API). Unable to test calls as away from home.
Seems someone in QC dropped the ball on this one, looking forward to the bug-fix release.

Digipimp

Mar 30, 2009, 11:54 PM

lets hope some of it is from the system being overwhelmed but if not how you do you spend months and months on an app and this is what you release. it crashes everytime i try to do something other than a test call.

esquared

Mar 30, 2009, 11:55 PM

Can't scroll down in chat once the screen gets full. Typing is hesitant at best, outright slow at worst. How do they have the kahonas to release this crap?:mad:

iMacoo7

Mar 30, 2009, 11:56 PM

For some reason I could not download the application on the iphone , but was able to pull it up in itunes and download it.Works great after crashing a few times.

iMacoo7

Mar 30, 2009, 11:59 PM

Think I might be deleting this application. Froze the iphone and would not un freeze. It has done that twice now. I thought all was well , but apparently there are some kinks they need to work out...

Digipimp

Mar 30, 2009, 11:59 PM

And in much the same way Nimbuzz ****ed up when you try to pull a contact up from the dialpad call screen it adds the + but not the 1 and your call doesnt work.

ChrisA

Mar 31, 2009, 12:01 AM

If only all my contacts used skype, I would have an ipod that is an iphone.

I'm pretty sure skype has a gateway to the public telephone system. It's a few cents a minute but a lot cheapper than a $1,800 cell phone contract.

Eidorian

Mar 31, 2009, 12:03 AM

DO WANT

I'll have to get my car maintenance done first though before I get an iPod Touch though.

Vandam500

Mar 31, 2009, 12:05 AM

Yep doesnt work for me on the 3.0 beta. Anytime I try to call a phone contact when I hit the call button the app crashes and returns me to home screen.

3.0 is a beta...wow.

jnguyen4

Mar 31, 2009, 12:08 AM

works perfectly... just got off a 20 minute phone call with it.

if it works with 3g... it would be the best thing that has happened since the iphone.. and also run in the background.

portishead

Mar 31, 2009, 12:08 AM

Wow, this is awesome. I made a couple test calls, and it worked fine for me. I did the Skype test call, and called someone else on Skype, and it sounded great, and they could hear me. No crashes yet...

hitekalex

Mar 31, 2009, 12:16 AM

Works fine here as well.

One major annoyance is that incoming chats don't result in any audible notification.. How's one supposed to spot new chats??

dante@sisna.com

Mar 31, 2009, 12:16 AM

Has anyone ever tried Skype over one of common (ie Netgear, Belkin, etc) WiFi phones that are marketing as compatible with the Skype service?

We are looking to cancel our landline but want the convenience of a wireless phone. Cell service is poor at our office so we need some lines out besides cellular.

Any comments based in actual experience welcomed please!!

PS--Downloading SKYPE APP NOW -- Review coming shortly.

Nezert EM1

Mar 31, 2009, 12:17 AM

not available in the Canadian app store....:mad:

aawil

Mar 31, 2009, 12:19 AM

dante@sisna.com

Mar 31, 2009, 12:25 AM

Talking via my Skype Out account right now to a land line phone.

West coast to east coast over WiFi.

Working Great. -- 5 minutes -- no issues. :)

Quality not quite as clear as a land line, but very good and useable. Destroys Fring!

This could be the App I've been waiting for.

iPhone First Gen. Current 2.x software. No Jailbreak. No Mods.

thejakill

Mar 31, 2009, 12:26 AM

Wow! A program that let's you use your iPhone as a phone!

Nezert EM1

Mar 31, 2009, 12:27 AM

someone hook me up with the app!!! I can't get it in canada

duffer

Mar 31, 2009, 12:28 AM

anyone crashing when trying to click on the username field?

Yep :mad:

Sussman

Mar 31, 2009, 12:29 AM

I think I will keep with Fring, which works fine for me, until an update

InsanelyOne

Mar 31, 2009, 12:30 AM

Wow! A program that let's you use your iPhone as a phone!

Not sure if your being snarky or not... but contrary to what many believe, the app is VERY useful, especially for making international calls.

mocque

Mar 31, 2009, 12:33 AM

someone hook me up with the app!!! I can't get it in canada

whats ur email???

jasonh1234

Mar 31, 2009, 12:37 AM

Skype: "Enjoy everyone!!! (Except Canada)" :mad:

ipedro

Mar 31, 2009, 12:38 AM

I was pissed to find out that everybody but Canada would get this (they could at least sell it in Canada to pay out the patent holders) but I decided to use my US iTunes account to download the Skype app.

I was afraid there would be a country IP block, but I'm happy to report: it works perfectly.

Pooshka

Mar 31, 2009, 12:39 AM

Not sure if your being snarky or not... but contrary to what many believe, the app is VERY useful, especially for making international calls.
Skype To Go renders this app useless.

bed

Mar 31, 2009, 12:40 AM

anyone crashing when trying to click on the username field?

Yup

I'm suspecting it may be related to having Clippy installed?

rsxmachine

Mar 31, 2009, 12:40 AM

So far the program is bad. In theory it looks good, and for the first couple seconds before it crashes, it sounds good too, but its got some serious problems. This app should not have been released in this state. I know I am not the only one.

Pooshka

Mar 31, 2009, 12:40 AM

Skype: "Enjoy everyone!!! (Except Canada)" :mad:
For seal slaughter!!!!!!! :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

GoKyu

Mar 31, 2009, 12:42 AM

Yep, cool idea, but way too many crashes.

I'll keep an eye out for updates, and keep it on the phone in the meantime, but it's not very usable as is...

b1wils1

Mar 31, 2009, 12:48 AM

been using for 30 minutes. no crashing. using 3g with latest firmware.

placed several calls on wifi and had IM sessions.

duffer

Mar 31, 2009, 12:49 AM

Yup

I'm suspecting it may be related to having Clippy installed?

I uninstalled Clippy and all is well now. Good find.

funkdis

Mar 31, 2009, 12:52 AM

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/149358/iphonedawg.jpg

dante@sisna.com

Mar 31, 2009, 12:54 AM

Worked Great!!!

20 minute call.

Very clear.

Made second call. Tried all keys. Mute button did hang this second call.

Only issue. Application is great. Far superior -- Far Far Far Superior to Fring.

No Comparison.

Love it.
:) :D ;)

Virtuo

Mar 31, 2009, 12:54 AM

There appears to be a bug in the software - to the end-users advantage. If you create a new Skype account, then login using the app you can make free calls. Well, that was my experience.

UPDATE: "Free calls bug" to landlines no longer working for me

bed

Mar 31, 2009, 12:55 AM

I uninstalled Clippy and all is well now. Good find.

Cool. I will uninstall Skype. Rather have clippy than Skype anyway. Once 3.0 is properly released Clippy can go to hell - in the meantime I need it more than I need skype. :D

mosx

Mar 31, 2009, 12:56 AM

App crashes 40 seconds into a call like clock work. Reboot the phone and it changes nothing. Every 40 seconds into a call the audio messes up and the call crashes out.

Clean original iPhone 2.2.1 firmware.

TonyL08

Mar 31, 2009, 12:57 AM

Why does it take me to a pchome.com site that's in another language when I go to buy a subscription? Seems scammy, no?

Pooshka

Mar 31, 2009, 12:58 AM

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/149358/iphonedawg.jpg
What is dawg? :rolleyes:

hh83917

Mar 31, 2009, 01:31 AM

Great! Now I don't have to buy a wireless "skype phone" at home calling overseas. :)

jono_3

Mar 31, 2009, 01:34 AM

cant believe this is not available in canada....:(

TiMacLover

Mar 31, 2009, 01:35 AM

very buggy.
im sure there will be an update within a week

Snide

Mar 31, 2009, 01:38 AM

What is dawg? :rolleyes:
Dawg is what this POS release is...

umiwangu

Mar 31, 2009, 01:38 AM

It's crashing for me as well, the echo call started, then crashed and returned to home screen. Same with chat. And what's up with no handsfree option during a call?

Running 2.2 on a jailbroken iPhone with Zain/TNM.

mojoe2013

Mar 31, 2009, 01:39 AM

yep, i was having problems with skype. anytime i would tap to login, it would crash the app. i decided to try uninstalling clippy and now skype works. hope that helps someone else! thanks @duffer for the idea!

BWhaler

Mar 31, 2009, 01:43 AM

I hate Skype since I think the design is pretty poor and the call quality is terrible, but for some reason I am excited for this app. I think it'll make some things much easier when calling abroad or calling home.

My hope is Skype gets serious about call quality. Video is nice and all, but if they are serious about taking on the phone companies and cracking the enterprise in a serious way, they need to get call quality up dramatically.

All things considered, this is a great addition to my iPhone.

MyJelleo

Mar 31, 2009, 01:47 AM

No problems here. I guess I'm one of the few.

str1f3

Mar 31, 2009, 01:52 AM

Yep doesnt work for me on the 3.0 beta. Anytime I try to call a phone contact when I hit the call button the app crashes and returns me to home screen.

9to5mac is reporting that it does work (even on 3g!). I don't know if they're doing something different.

iphones4evry1

Mar 31, 2009, 01:53 AM

We are being charged a fee for data ... AT&T has had several years to prepare their network for all of this increased activity.

This just makes me wonder as we go forward into the future - let's assume AT&T doubles or triples the speed of the data network, increases the data fee and says you don't have to have voice service anymore ...

If I am at home, I can understand canceling my home landline and using Skype. But if I'm on a cell phone, LOL,
I already have a phone. (can someone please explain)

theDUB

Mar 31, 2009, 01:54 AM

I just downloaded via iTunes, created account on iPhone and made a test call with my friend with no problems at all. No crashes. Call quality was great.

I agree that it's kind of silly. It's main function is to allow you to use your phone as a phone. There are plenty other places to chat for free (gmail chat).

But I also see how it could be very useful in some situations, i.e. free international calls w/ friends and family.

If we get a forward facing camera in the next iPhone this app will really take off!

lozion

Mar 31, 2009, 01:54 AM

9to5mac is reporting that it does work (even on 3g!). I don't know if they're doing something different.

link?

damnyooneek

Mar 31, 2009, 01:55 AM

anyone crashing when trying to click on the username field?

uninstall Clippy and it will work

RonCarr

Mar 31, 2009, 01:58 AM

After checking everything out with this app I have to say it is very well made. It integrates extremely well with the iphone and runs great! I have not had any issues with it thus far and hasn't crashed on me either. Great job Skype! If you don't have this yet, download it! Now if I only knew more people with Skype.

bed

Mar 31, 2009, 01:59 AM

It seems to be confirmed that Skype is crashy and unstable when run on Jailbroken phones ONLY: see http://thebigboss.org/2009/03/30/new-skype-app-having-problems-on-jailbroken-phones/

str1f3

Mar 31, 2009, 02:03 AM

link?

writing on my iPhone. Engadget and gizmodo are also reporting the same. iPhone os 3.0 skype works on 3g.

Jimmy James

Mar 31, 2009, 02:04 AM

Wow! A program that let's you use your iPhone as a phone!

Not a telephone, a voip device.

I was pissed to find out that everybody but Canada would get this (they could at least sell it in Canada to pay out the patent holders) but I decided to use my US iTunes account to download the Skype app.

I was afraid there would be a country IP block, but I'm happy to report: it works perfectly.

Nice. And I suppose that if the ip were a problem, it's easy enough to proxy for the purpose of the download.

Explorz

Mar 31, 2009, 02:09 AM

When I try to call a skype friend (not dialing their land line) I get an error message saying that "Skype calls over 3g networks are not supported due to restrictions that may be placed on your data plan."

What's up with that?!

Dias

Mar 31, 2009, 02:15 AM

Pretty stable here (original firmware).

But I don't get one thing.

I want to leave Skype app open when I lock my iPhone, this way my Skype contacts can call me. The problem is, it seems that I appear Offline to them after 5 min. Is it normal? :confused:

BVGuitarPlayer

Mar 31, 2009, 02:16 AM

Anyone know the identifier to make it work with VoIPover3G?

com.skype.... or something

funkdis

Mar 31, 2009, 02:17 AM

What is dawg? :rolleyes:

http://dictionary.reference.com/ :D

SFStateStudent

Mar 31, 2009, 02:19 AM

Yup, no luck with JB 2.2.1 firmware, keeps crashing and not allowing me to sign in or create a new account....:(:(:(:(:(:(

funkdis

Mar 31, 2009, 02:21 AM

theDUB

Mar 31, 2009, 02:23 AM

...I want to leave Skype app open when I lock my iPhone, this way my Skype contacts can call me. The problem is, it seems that I appear Offline to them after 5 min. Is it normal? :confused:

I would think that was normal. But maybe a bug?

http://dictionary.reference.com/ :D

From the above posted link:

Main Entry: dawg2
Part of Speech: n
Definition: a term of address for a close acquaintance or friend
Example: What's up, dawg?
Usage: black slang

Black Slang? That doesn't seem very PC.

iphones4evry1

Mar 31, 2009, 02:29 AM

Black Slang? That doesn't seem very PC.
I clicked on the link and read the exact same thing. Ummm ... yeah. Anyways.

Back on topic,
Do you really need a phone on your phone to call someone on a phone on their phone????? :confused:

pkr91

Mar 31, 2009, 02:38 AM

It works both over 3G and EDGE here in Norway :cool:

funkdis

Mar 31, 2009, 02:45 AM

I clicked on the link and read the exact same thing. Ummm ... yeah. Anyways.

Back on topic,
Do you really need a phone on your phone to call someone on a phone on their phone????? :confused:

For most people... no.
However, I live in Tokyo, the cheapest way to call a landline/mobile phone in another country is on Skype, considerably cheaper than calling cards as well which cost about $20 for only 35minutes worth of calls, keeping in mind there is more lag than on skype.

in saying that, i hope the quality of skype on iphone is equal to skype on my pc.

nickafc1903

Mar 31, 2009, 02:49 AM

anyone crashing when trying to click on the username field?

yeh i am having the same problem in that Skype crashes when i try to sign in

troller

Mar 31, 2009, 02:50 AM

cant believe this is not available in canada....:(

Don't worry! the german telekom wants to block the whole application and they are the only company who is allowed to sell it there. WTF !!! They also block the ports for other IMs.

Great idea Apple !! :rolleyes:

JCastro

Mar 31, 2009, 02:51 AM

I downloaded it and it started right up. Everything is working well. I will be keeping Nimbuzz around though. It is nice to be able to chat with all the other clients in one app.

JFreak

Mar 31, 2009, 03:01 AM

Now we just need Skype field to the Address Book app :P

peterdevries

Mar 31, 2009, 03:05 AM

Don't worry! the german telekom wants to block the whole application and they are the only company who is allowed to sell it there. WTF !!! They also block the ports for other IMs.

Great idea Apple !! :rolleyes:

T-Mobile wants to block Skype connections over their network. That doesn't necessarily mean that it will not be available in the app store (unless they have an agreement with Apple over App Store contents). In addition it doesn't mean that it will not function over any non-T-Mobile wifi connection if you do have it on your phone.

You shouldn't be angry at Apple, but at the T-Mobile bastards here in Germany and The Netherlands.

Just checked: Skype is available in the dutch App Store!

phalewhale

Mar 31, 2009, 03:24 AM

mosx

Mar 31, 2009, 03:29 AM

It seems to be confirmed that Skype is crashy and unstable when run on Jailbroken phones ONLY: see http://thebigboss.org/2009/03/30/new-skype-app-having-problems-on-jailbroken-phones/

Doesn't explain why it crashes on my non-jailbroken iPhone.

kas23

Mar 31, 2009, 03:30 AM

Wow! A program that let's you use your iPhone as a phone!

Exactly, I don't know what all the excitement is about. This may make some phone calls cheaper than normal use, but this is hardly revolutionary, especially since you can't use it over 3G (but I could never see AT&T allowing people to bypass them over their very own network).

However, I could see how this would be very useful for people with Touches.

fewture

Mar 31, 2009, 03:33 AM

Exactly, I don't know what all the excitement is about. This may make some phone calls cheaper than normal use

yes that is half the point. Cheaper phone calls. Thats important to some people.

Patcoola

Mar 31, 2009, 03:37 AM

The ipod touch had skype for along time, whats so different about the iphone.

Ivan P

Mar 31, 2009, 03:45 AM

The ipod touch had skype for along time, whats so different about the iphone.

This is the OFFICIAL Skype app, there wasnt one beforehand for either the iPhone or iPod touch. Previously it was part of third party apps like Fring.

Anything beforehand was unofficial, that's the difference.

4np

Mar 31, 2009, 03:47 AM

Too bad I've got the 1st gen iPod Touch 32Gb... but still more ram than an iPhone ;)

Ivan P

Mar 31, 2009, 03:50 AM

Too bad I've got the 1st gen iPod Touch 32Gb... but still more ram than an iPhone ;)

Please look up what RAM is. The 32GB is the flash memory, not the RAM. The RAM on these devices is a mere few megabytes.

cal6n

Mar 31, 2009, 03:50 AM

What is dawg? :rolleyes:

dawg is meme popular with self-abusers... :rolleyes:

4np

Mar 31, 2009, 03:51 AM

Back on topic,
Do you really need a phone on your phone to call someone on a phone on their phone????? :confused:

Calling from Europe to (for example) the US using skype is either free or very cheap while making a direct call it's very very expensive. So yeah, I could really use skype :) Don't tell me you didn't think about that?

Please look up what RAM is. The 32GB is the flash memory, not the RAM. The RAM on these devices is a mere few megabytes.

You're right, my mistake. Let's use the general term 'memory' instead ;)

lozion

Mar 31, 2009, 03:53 AM

Anyone know the identifier to make it work with VoIPover3G?

com.skype.... or something

com.skype.skype

How do you change the plist? It says I dont have privileges to modify it

SFStateStudent

Mar 31, 2009, 03:53 AM

Using the War Department's 3G iPhone and Skype is working just fine. Little bit of an echo in the beginning, but that's b/c the iPhone was next to my MBP. Tried some Skype chat and it was blazing fast w/o LAG. WiFi was totally uninterrupted and clear voice calls to other Skype members. My 3g JB iPhone couldn't even get past the login part. I pressed one key and it went crash. Hopefully there's a fix in the works for us JBers. I like the new app a bunch.....:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:

cal6n

Mar 31, 2009, 03:55 AM

You're right, my mistake. Let's use the general term 'memory' instead ;)

Let's not. Let's use the correct term: "storage" instead.

That way, we can use the term: "memory" to mean RAM, of which these devices have 128 MB, I believe.

TheMerovingian

Mar 31, 2009, 03:57 AM

I'm pleasantly surprised that it works fine on my unlocked 1st gen phone running 3.0. AND it works on EDGE without wifi being on... worked perfectly fine for me.

iSamurai

Mar 31, 2009, 04:00 AM

Yay!!! Finally!!!
...but what's the point if it does not run in the background?

Question: if apple did allow skype to work without 3G, will it run on EDGE?

I'm pleasantly surprised that it works fine on my unlocked 1st gen phone running 3.0. AND it works on EDGE without wifi being on... worked perfectly fine for me.
okay, but does CALLING work over EDGE?

I guess for now calling without wifi for skype for now is skype to go...

TheMerovingian

Mar 31, 2009, 04:03 AM

Yay!!! Finally!!!
...but what's the point if it does not run in the background?

Question: if apple did allow skype to work without 3G, will it run on EDGE?

It runs fine (calling) on EDGE for me, my phone isnt jailbroken, its just unlocked and on t-mobile. I don't have any modifications to the software at all. Just the baseband

Otaviano

Mar 31, 2009, 04:05 AM

If I could only remember what my SkypeID is then I could test this freaking app.

SFStateStudent

Mar 31, 2009, 04:09 AM

If I could only remember what my SkypeID is then I could test this freaking app.

I was in the same boat, so I had to search my emails and I found the Skype ID, but forgot the password, so I had to email a new password, then change the 25 letter/number password to my own password. Pretty easy and pretty quick as well...

peterdevries

Mar 31, 2009, 04:19 AM

Please look up what RAM is. The 32GB is the flash memory, not the RAM. The RAM on these devices is a mere few megabytes.

I might be mistaken but RAM is Random Access Memory. The Flash memory in the iPhone is a type of RAM. What he said was correct.

OBL

Mar 31, 2009, 04:23 AM

Skype working fine here.
Finally it is available. I am really excited. Its a first step. soon.. free over the cell net. :D

NightFox

Mar 31, 2009, 04:29 AM

...but what's the point if it does not run in the background?

My thoughts too... it's like having a phone that you can call people from, but nobody can call you - unless they happen to call when you've got the Skype app running.

I was going to add that hopefully this would be sorted with OS3, but wouldn't running Skype as a background app be a battery hog?

schimanke

Mar 31, 2009, 04:29 AM

I just found out that Skype is working on the German 3G-Network of T-Mobile with iPhone OS 3.0 Beta installed.

bgalm

Mar 31, 2009, 04:31 AM

Wow, seriously, not available in Canada? The ONLY country in which it is not available?

Would anyone be able to send me the IPA file so that I could install? I'd really like to be able to use it on my jailbroken phone.

Also, it seems many people do not realize the significance of having the official Skype for the iPhone. First, it's a way to make FREE phone calls to other phones with Skype (not just the iPhone, BTW; it's been around on WM for a while now). Not everyone has unlimited minutes, but with Skype this isn't a worry. Second, this is a must-have for international calls to other computers/phones with Skype.

And finally, there is a Cydia app that tricks the iPhone into thinking that it is always on WiFi so that we potentially could use Skype over 3G (without having 3.0). Has anyone tested this yet? I'd be very curious to see if it works.

Thanks.

Ivan P

Mar 31, 2009, 04:32 AM

I might be mistaken but RAM is Random Access Memory. The Flash memory in the iPhone is a type of RAM. What he said was correct.

RAM loses it’s stored data when it has no power supply, flash storage does not. Otherwise everyone would be having to sync their iPods and iPhones every time the battery died. They clearly have different uses, and their uses and productivity differ greatly, so I feel that it is incorrect to use "RAM" and "flash" interchangeably.

NightFox

Mar 31, 2009, 04:43 AM

RAM loses it’s stored data when it has no power supply, flash storage does not. Otherwise everyone would be having to sync their iPods and iPhones every time the battery died. They clearly have different uses, and their uses and productivity differ greatly, so I feel that it is incorrect to use "RAM" and "flash" interchangeably.

Volatile memory loses it's stored data when it has no power supply - traditionally, volatile memory has been used as RAM, but they're not the same thing. The ROM/RAM definitions came about in a different era of computing, when memory tended to be either one or the other. Today's solid state storage devices don't really fit into those definitions any more, so I don't think any use is technically right or wrong.

That said, I do cringe with the growing tendency for people to say that their computer has got "500 gigabytes of memory".

Sorry. OT.

Saladinos

Mar 31, 2009, 04:48 AM

I just found out that Skype is working on the German 3G-Network of T-Mobile with iPhone OS 3.0 Beta installed.

Does for me, too

App works fine. No crashes. Most crashes are actually a result of the poor quality of the iPhone's API implementations, not the 3rd parties. Even Safari crashes using the same software. Apple need to do some serious debugging on their code.

I don't get why the service is limited to WiFi. Most people use Skype for international calls, which they wouldn't be making on their mobile, so carriers aren't really losing any money.
I'd also like the ability to view someone else's video from my iPhone. I get that it can't send video, but surely it can receive it. That can hog the data network, so they can restrict that to WiFi.

Oh, and you Flash RAM people have got it totally wrong. Flash, like IDE hard drives, are storage. RAM is Memory. They are different.

vista.john

Mar 31, 2009, 04:52 AM

crashing at very 40 seconds of every single call. Very frustrating...

For all the folks with problem of crashing, we should report the problem...

koobcamuk

Mar 31, 2009, 04:53 AM

I just found out that Skype is working on the German 3G-Network of T-Mobile with iPhone OS 3.0 Beta installed.

Same for the UK - works on EDGE with iPhone OS 3.0

koobcamuk

Mar 31, 2009, 04:54 AM

Did you change your carrier settings at all? I'm on O2-UK with 3.0 and it won't do it.

Did you update the carrier file to the O2.ipcc file found various linked to in the forums?

Works fine for me. :D

schimanke

Mar 31, 2009, 04:56 AM

@Saladinos:

Yes, I have modified my Carrier Bundle to enable tethering and MMS. Not sure if that is necessary to get Skype working on a cellular network.

Saladinos

Mar 31, 2009, 04:59 AM

Yes, does for me now too.

I don't know why it didn't before. But it did pop up with a warning about limitations in my data contract not allowing VOIP over the cell network.

hkpatv

Mar 31, 2009, 05:05 AM

Removed Mobile Substrate via Cydia installer and seems fine now.

koobcamuk

Mar 31, 2009, 05:25 AM

Yes, does for me now too.

I don't know why it didn't before. But it did pop up with a warning about limitations in my data contract not allowing VOIP over the cell network.

Wow. Really? A screen of that would be good. I didn't get that message.

Daremo

Mar 31, 2009, 05:29 AM

I'm running it on a non jailbroken 3G phone, and it's flawless. No crashes, and the voice quality to land lines, and another iPhone, calling their number, is fantastic.

So far, so good.

schimanke

Mar 31, 2009, 05:34 AM

It works also on EDGE.

wildmilne

Mar 31, 2009, 05:34 AM

I don't even have an icon, i need to use a search tool to find skype to launch it...then it crashes like crazy.

jmmo20

Mar 31, 2009, 05:47 AM

Saladinos

Mar 31, 2009, 05:50 AM

I wish they could have slipped push notification support in there.

I wonder if the PNS will be fast enough to notify us of incoming calls.

duffer

Mar 31, 2009, 05:55 AM

great.. installed the new mobile substrate update. Now notifier and 5 column dock and 5 column springboard are broken :(
and skype still doesn't work over 3G for me, even with voipover3g (the only MobileSubstrate plugin that didn't die)

There is another mobile substrate update to fix this. The discussion is here (http://thebigboss.org/2009/03/30/new-skype-app-having-problems-on-jailbroken-phones/). Mobile Substrate is disabled when the Skype app is running. The app works now, but only on wifi. Saurik is posting his progress in the link provided.

Otaviano

Mar 31, 2009, 06:00 AM

Just tested it out and it works pretty good. It seems a bit slow in retrieving the contact list, which seemed strange considering I'm on a fast WiFi network.

One thing I can not stand is how contacts are managed by Skype. I installed the Mac version first to import contacts from my Address Book and can't believe it makes a new listing for each phone number. What is up with that? This is something that really needs to be improved. Also it doesn't differentiate between first names and sur names. So once you import John Smith into Skype he will then appear under J where on the iPhone's Contact app he appears under S.

That's my biggest complaint with the app and probably why I deleted the Mac version way back when.

puma1552

Mar 31, 2009, 06:07 AM

This just makes me wonder as we go forward into the future - let's assume AT&T doubles or triples the speed of the data network, increases the data fee and says you don't have to have voice service anymore ...

If I am at home, I can understand canceling my home landline and using Skype. But if I'm on a cell phone, LOL,
I already have a phone. (can someone please explain)

I'll bite.

I can call America from Japan for TWO CENTS per minute using skype. Using my old DoCoMo provider here in Japan, a standard call to America was nearly SEVEN DOLLARS per minute. Do the math and you see how terribly, terribly useful skype is.

The purpose of skype is the insanely cheap price for international calls.

manu chao

Mar 31, 2009, 06:10 AM

If you have trouble with Skype app (and also have issues with Fring), another alternative is Nimbuzz.

koobcamuk

Mar 31, 2009, 06:11 AM

The purpose of skype is the insanely cheap price for international calls.

and also for cross network calls made in the UK. Or, if someone's at their computer - or you are and you want to call someone. :cool:

Works on EDGE in UK, 3G in UK on O2-UK.

fastbite

Mar 31, 2009, 06:18 AM

Working great for me :)

ryan.go.habs

Mar 31, 2009, 06:21 AM

No skype for Canada? Dont tell me that! :D
edit: calling works on edge in Canada.

BryanLyle

Mar 31, 2009, 06:26 AM

coolfactor

Mar 31, 2009, 07:09 AM

For seal slaughter!!!!!!! :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

Yes, brilliant, punish the masses for the mistakes of the few.

el3ktro

Mar 31, 2009, 07:10 AM

Oh how much I hate it when all discussions about iPhone apps is full of people who complain that the apps is crashing on their jailbroken iPhones, and 80% of all posts is only about cracks and tricks to make the app work on a jailbroken iPhone. It's so hard to find the useful information between all those posts. Couldn't MacRumors provide TWO discussion forums for each news, one for the jailbroken iPhones and one for the rest of us?

coolfactor

Mar 31, 2009, 07:10 AM

No skype for Canada? Dont tell me that! :D
edit: calling works on edge in Canada.

Your screenshot shows a Wi-Fi connection. Try disabling that first and then making a call.

Schizoid

Mar 31, 2009, 07:16 AM

Incredible!
A telephone program for a phone!
What will they think of next?

vista.john

Mar 31, 2009, 07:16 AM

here is how to fix the crashing problems

http://thebigboss.org/2009/03/30/new-skype-app-having-problems-on-jailbroken-phones/

works flawlessly for me... :D

arkitect

Mar 31, 2009, 07:18 AM

Incredible!
A telephone program for a phone!
What will they think of next?

You guys just don't get it… do you?
:rolleyes:

Schizoid

Mar 31, 2009, 07:21 AM

You guys just don't get it… do you?
:rolleyes:

Just a sec, I'm downloading an add and subtract program for my calculator, it's gonna be great, coz it's FREE!
(Multiply and Divide are in the full paid-for version)

vista.john

Mar 31, 2009, 07:23 AM

Just a sec, I'm downloading an add and subtract program for my calculator, it's gonna be great, coz it's FREE!
(Multiply and Divide are in the full paid-for version)

:confused:

mudenza

Mar 31, 2009, 07:26 AM

As restricted by Apple, the voice-over-IP phone calls will only work over Wi-Fi and not over the cellular connection.

Really, statements along these lines makes me jump of joy.

Ridiculous.

arkitect

Mar 31, 2009, 07:28 AM

Just a sec, I'm downloading an add and subtract program for my calculator…

I'll make it simple so even you may understand the benefit:
International Calls. Make any?

Let's make a call from the UK to Australia…

British Telecom:
£0.26/minute link (http://www.productsandservices.bt.com/consumerProducts/displayTopic.do?topicId=25500)
vs
Skype:
£ 0.014/minute link (http://www.skype.com/intl/en-gb/prices/callrates/#allRatesTab)
(And if I call via Skype-Skype it is *gasp* Free!)

So, you do the maths. (Using your new free calculator of course.)
:rolleyes:

marty131

Mar 31, 2009, 07:36 AM

I'll make it simple so even you may understand the benefit:
International Calls. Make any?

Let's make a call from the UK to Australia…

British Telecom:
£0.26/minute link (http://www.productsandservices.bt.com/consumerProducts/displayTopic.do?topicId=25500)
vs
Skype:
£ 0.014/minute link (http://www.skype.com/intl/en-gb/prices/callrates/#allRatesTab)
(And if I call via Skype-Skype it is *gasp* Free!)

So, you do the maths. (Using your new free calculator of course.)
:rolleyes:

He can't, because the free calculator only does addition / subtraction :rolleyes:
:p

scottness

Mar 31, 2009, 07:38 AM

This is so much better than fring on both my iphone and wife's iphone 3g.

hhaeschen

Mar 31, 2009, 07:39 AM

This was long overdue!!

Finally I got rid of that Fring crap and now can use the real thing. I also like the perfect correspondence between Skype on iPhone and on my Mac (when both are running at the same time).

Schizoid

Mar 31, 2009, 07:41 AM

You guys just don't get it… do you?
:rolleyes:

He can't, because the free calculator only does addition / subtraction :rolleyes:
:p

You guys are very easy to wind up, you know that?
I've got Skype right here on my ZX81, can't seem to phone my Nan though... weird

Schizoid

Mar 31, 2009, 07:43 AM

mind you... she's got one of these...
164923
maybe they're too thin for Skype!

arkitect

Mar 31, 2009, 07:46 AM

You guys are very easy to wind up, you know that?

Schools on holiday again?

Schizoid

Mar 31, 2009, 07:49 AM

Schools on holiday again?

Yes, quite...
Although you might be interested in the real cost of Skype here:link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil's_advocate)

Airforcekid

Mar 31, 2009, 07:52 AM

NICE! that will sell some more iPod touchs!

rockosmodurnlif

Mar 31, 2009, 08:04 AM

Absolutely flawless. I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Update: Replete with glitches and bugs. I hate it!!!!!
LOL

lftrghtparadigm

Mar 31, 2009, 08:07 AM

BongoBanger

Mar 31, 2009, 08:08 AM

Is this like the Skype that's been available on WinMo, S60 and Android for ages except can't use the 3G network and it crashes all the time?

:p

Cabbit

Mar 31, 2009, 08:09 AM

I'm really tired of being singled out and controlled by Apple as an iPhone user.

Its pretty despicable that this app is limited to Wifi. Nothing should be limited to Wifi. This is the point of paying for constant, "hi-speed" data. Doesn't matter if an app comes out that is suddenly "too useful".

What difference does it make, anyway? Its not like I can cancel/lower my voice plan and just keep 3G/Skype. I have the lowest plan as it is!

For the .001% of users who can rely only on Skype, Apple has crippled the usefulness of the application for everyone. Thanks.

Apple crippled nothing. The crippling is set at the operator level not iPhone.

locust76

Mar 31, 2009, 08:14 AM

I'm really tired of being singled out and controlled by Apple as an iPhone user.

Its pretty despicable that this app is limited to Wifi. Nothing should be limited to Wifi. This is the point of paying for constant, "hi-speed" data. Doesn't matter if an app comes out that is suddenly "too useful".

What difference does it make, anyway? Its not like I can cancel/lower my voice plan and just keep 3G/Skype. I have the lowest plan as it is!

For the .001% of users who can rely only on Skype, Apple has crippled the usefulness of the application for everyone. Thanks.

Has it perhaps occurred to you that maybe... just maybe... Apple has the no-voip-over-cellular restriction because they don't want to violate their exclusive partnerships with AT&T and other telcos in other countries and not because they just arbitrarily want to restrict things?

Nobylspoon

Mar 31, 2009, 08:48 AM

Has anyone using a Touch with OS 3.0 tried Skype using tethered cell phone?

tobyw7

Mar 31, 2009, 08:58 AM

I would think that was normal. But maybe a bug?

From the above posted link:

Black Slang? That doesn't seem very PC.

It's not, but it is true!

packgrad2000

Mar 31, 2009, 08:59 AM

I have the $60/year Skype plan that gives me unlimited calls to regular phones, and it is WAY better quality than the free computer to computer calls. I use it all the time for international calls since I'm an American living in Indonesia. There are already Skype phones that connect to wifi networks, but most decent ones are $100 on up. I was looking at getting one (since calling from my MBP all the time gets annoying), but now this is one more reason to get an iPhone. I don't have one yet, but this app alone, if all the bugs get worked out, would be HUGE for me, especially for convincing my wife to let me get an iPhone!

Lara F

Mar 31, 2009, 09:02 AM

Besides lower-cost international calling from your home country, doesn't this pretty much reduce the need for yellowsnow unlocking for foreign travel? Receiving calls would be an issue but as long as there's wifi you should be able to make them and not incur insane roaming charges. (I'm in Canada right now and have airport mode + data roaming off, but wifi enabled.) Seems pretty good to me...

dornoforpyros

Mar 31, 2009, 09:04 AM

but not available in Canada....

http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/03/30/skype-iphone.html

ugg typical

el3ktro

Mar 31, 2009, 09:07 AM

For the .001% of users who can rely only on Skype, Apple has crippled the usefulness of the application for everyone. Thanks.

I doubt that Apple really wants this. WHY should they cripple their own product? Blame the carriers!

BVeritas

Mar 31, 2009, 09:10 AM

Does anyone know when Skype will be available for the Blackberry Storm?

Nobylspoon

Mar 31, 2009, 09:21 AM

Does anyone know when Skype will be available for the Blackberry Storm?

"Voice-over-internet phone service will also be available for BlackBerry in May"

That was from the artical about it not being released in Canada.

NightFox

Mar 31, 2009, 09:21 AM

...Works on EDGE in UK, 3G in UK on O2-UK.

Not in my experience (non-jailbroken, OS 2, O2-UK) - Admittedly I've only got a GPRS signal, but I'd be surprised if it wouldn't work on GPRS but would on 3G/Edge, especially as the wording specifically says 3G:

BVeritas

Mar 31, 2009, 09:22 AM

"Voice-over-internet phone service will also be available for BlackBerry in May"

That was from the artical about it not being released in Canada.

Since the Storm doesn't have wifi, will I be able to use it?

Otaviano

Mar 31, 2009, 09:23 AM

Its pretty despicable that this app is limited to Wifi. Nothing should be limited to Wifi. This is the point of paying for constant, "hi-speed" data. Doesn't matter if an app comes out that is suddenly "too useful".

Here's to all the people that cried over MMS until the 3.0 announcement.

Sure would be nice if we could move in the direction where we just pay for the data stream and do what we like.

polaris20

Mar 31, 2009, 09:23 AM

My 2nd Gen iPod Touch won't work because it tells me no microphone is attached. I am trying to use the headphones from my old iPhone.

What microphone(s) are supported? This headset works in other apps that need a microphone.

I have a 1st gen iPod Touch, and the article leads me to believe it'll work with that provided I get a microphone. To add onto this gentleman's question, anyone know which mike will work?

vista.john

Mar 31, 2009, 09:27 AM

works pretty well, the downside is:

it drains battery crazy!!!

BVeritas

Mar 31, 2009, 09:29 AM

I have a 1st gen iPod Touch, and the article leads me to believe it'll work with that provided I get a microphone. To add onto this gentleman's question, anyone know which mike will work?

Your 1st gen iPod Touch doesn't have speakers or mic, but on 2nd gens you could use this inexpensive thumbtack mic.

http://www.ipodnn.com/articles/09/03/18/thumbtacks.now.shipping/

gloss

Mar 31, 2009, 09:29 AM

I have a 1st gen iPod Touch, and the article leads me to believe it'll work with that provided I get a microphone. To add onto this gentleman's question, anyone know which mike will work?

I'm not sure, but I think only the 2nd gen iPod touch supports external mics officially.

DELLsFan

Mar 31, 2009, 09:33 AM

Here's to all the people that cried over MMS until the 3.0 announcement.

Sure would be nice if we could move in the direction where we just pay for the data stream and do what we like.

+1

Indeed. One price that includes the data & SMS at no additional charge is what I'd like to see. :apple:

hiimamac

Mar 31, 2009, 09:34 AM

Cool. Although, I don't know enough people with this IMing service.

You can make free phone calls. Also if youngave AT&T and have rollover it doesn't matter but in theorynif you phone hit turned off you could still make calls plus save minutes

I do wonder if soMeone will make a crack for calls over 3g. Hmmmm

BVeritas

Mar 31, 2009, 09:34 AM

Just found out that since the Blackberry Storm doesn't have WIFI, I won't be able to use Skype, bummer ....

Verizon probably won't allow it on any phone anyhow, double bummer ...

Guess I'll get an iPod Touch and wait for my contract to expire ...

Arkanok

Mar 31, 2009, 09:42 AM

BVeritas

Mar 31, 2009, 09:44 AM

I'm in Canada (and kinda pissed... Ok really pissed) and I'm seeing people say that they used an American iTunes account to download and install it, are there any steps to actually getting it on my phone other than just using an american iTunes account and maybe a proxy?

Suspect Rogers will block it, like Verizon does ...

As I said above, I'm going to get an iPod Touch, the heck with these carriers.

polaris20

Mar 31, 2009, 09:47 AM

Your 1st gen iPod Touch doesn't have speakers or mic, but on 2nd gens you could use this inexpensive thumbtack mic.

http://www.ipodnn.com/articles/09/03/18/thumbtacks.now.shipping/

I would think that I'd be able to use that mic with headphones though. At least that's what I was hoping. Perhaps Skype's support can respond for sure. Though I won't hold my breath.

BVeritas

Mar 31, 2009, 09:49 AM

Finally, I'll be able to make calls in the air.

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2009-03-30-american-delta-airlines-wifi_N.htm

barkomatic

Mar 31, 2009, 09:50 AM

For some reason, none of my skype contacts appeared when I installed it on my iphone and signed in. I have about 120 contacts in my Skype address book on my laptop and I would have assumed they would have synced. Did I miss a step?

lftrghtparadigm

Mar 31, 2009, 09:50 AM

Exactly, I don't know what all the excitement is about. This may make some phone calls cheaper than normal use, but this is hardly revolutionary, especially since you can't use it over 3G (but I could never see AT&T allowing people to bypass them over their very own network).

However, I could see how this would be very useful for people with Touches.

You should look into the bold a little more closely. Skype can save users thousands of dollars on international calls, and despite the fact that you could never see it, Skype works over 3G on hacked and 3.0b iPhones....atm.

BVeritas

Mar 31, 2009, 09:51 AM

I would think that I'd be able to use that mic with headphones though. At least that's what I was hoping. Perhaps Skype's support can respond for sure. Though I won't hold my breath.

If you follow the link, you'll see that the mic only works for 2nd gen.

polaris20

Mar 31, 2009, 09:54 AM

If you follow the link, you'll see that the mic only works for 2nd gen.

That's actually different than what I was thinking of. I was thinking of this:

http://www.bluemic.com/products/Mikey

But it appears those are even more limited to regular iPods.

53buick

Mar 31, 2009, 09:55 AM

Wow! A program that let's you use your iPhone as a phone!

my thoughts exactly.

botrash

Mar 31, 2009, 09:59 AM

I have a second gen iPod touch since I am stuck on Verizon for now (which isn't too bad). I spent a little while last night talking to a person on skype, it worked great, I have the iPhone headset with built in mic, which works with the second gen touch. In response to a question above, your skype contacts show up under contacts, do get to all other contacts, hit the dial pad then contacts button and all your peeps show up to call using skype credits. I think this app is pretty sweet if you have an ipod touch, i am around wifi about 95% of my day...

finalcut

Mar 31, 2009, 10:00 AM

Suspect Rogers will block it, like Verizon does ...

As I said above, I'm going to get an iPod Touch, the heck with these carriers.You can be sure Rogers is going to block it

shiseiryu1

Mar 31, 2009, 10:00 AM

Just downloaded the app and it seems to work well for me. My wife and I use Skype to keep in touch with her parents and other family members in Europe...this App is a must-have for us. I think it's going to be really great when 3.0 software comes out...that way you won't have to logout of Skype when u use the other features of your iPhone.

Now when is Slingbox player coming out?.... *impatiently tapping foot*

adb1146

Mar 31, 2009, 10:01 AM

Crashed on contact that is all I can say. I have tried a number of calls and each time the app blows up and returns me to the home screen. Strike one. I will wait for the patched version. I am just amazed they could not have tested it before release better than this.

Nobylspoon

Mar 31, 2009, 10:02 AM

Wow! A program that let's you use your iPhone as a phone!

More like a program that let's you use your ipod touch as an iPhone without the $75/month payment.

DELLsFan

Mar 31, 2009, 10:05 AM

my thoughts exactly.

:cool:

barkomatic

Mar 31, 2009, 10:06 AM

Finally, I'll be able to make calls in the air.

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2009-03-30-american-delta-airlines-wifi_N.htm

In the short term, I'm betting if you pull out a phone and start talking on it during a flight--even just using Wifi--a flight attendant will order you to shut it down because they'll think you're using cellular. Fellow passengers might freak out to.

wavelayer

Mar 31, 2009, 10:07 AM

Supposedly the Macally IVOICEPRO works with the new 2.2 ipod update. I wonder if anyone has tried using this with the new Skype app. I'd buy the mic in a heartbeat if confirmed.

BVeritas

Mar 31, 2009, 10:09 AM

In the short term, I'm betting if you pull out a phone and start talking on it during a flight--even just using Wifi--a flight attendant will order you to shut it down because they'll think you're using cellular. Fellow passengers might freak out to.

Looks like more trips to the restroom will be needed. At least I can do email and text. But, you're right, it would be irritating to have folks talking.

wavelayer

Mar 31, 2009, 10:20 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlrutAnpIEI

filex

Mar 31, 2009, 10:20 AM

Looks like Skype disconnects once iPhone goes in to sleeper mode. Doesn't it beat the whole purpose to begin with?

modufour

Mar 31, 2009, 10:21 AM

It's out but not in Canada!!! That's so stupid! I'll keep using Skype on my my iPhone with Fring. I just don't get this!

yuhaii

Mar 31, 2009, 10:22 AM

can we use the new apple in-ear headphones for ipod touch to make an phone call through ipod touch?

BVeritas

Mar 31, 2009, 10:27 AM

It's out but not in Canada!!! That's so stupid! I'll keep using Skype on my my iPhone with Fring. I just don't get this!

It's simple, Rogers told Apple no, and contractually Apple has to comply.

Michael D

Mar 31, 2009, 10:28 AM

can we use the new apple in-ear headphones for ipod touch to make an phone call through ipod touch?

Yeah, but you have to pay to make a call to an actual phone. But you can call other skype members for free, even on the iPod touch! :)

gt1948

Mar 31, 2009, 10:31 AM

Just what I need another phone bill....:confused:

Not sure I see the benefit of this service on my iPhone or iMac. Calls on my cell work just fine. Of course if I have a zillion friends who have also signed up to use Sykpe then OK but most people I know have cell phones or I iChat with tem in video, besides if the rumors are true iPhone will probally have video capability in June release of a new Phone???? :D

I did download and install on my first gen iPhone and everything worked fine. trying to make calls I got that "not enough credits message" LOL

Think I will stick with ATT, my iPhone and video iChat.:apple:

modufour

Mar 31, 2009, 10:31 AM

It's simple, Rogers told Apple no, and contractually Apple has to comply.

Yeah! But why can I use Skype with Fring???

SpinThis!

Mar 31, 2009, 10:36 AM

if you pull out a phone and start talking on it during a flight... flight attendant will order you to shut it down
Yeh that rule is in place for a reason—and it's not because cell phones are dangerous (mythbusters pretty much busted that one).

I don't have a problem with people staying connected—it's the jackasses who feel the need to have a 30 minute conversation, seemingly at the top of their lungs (and people on cell phones always seem to talk a lot louder).

slicecom

Mar 31, 2009, 10:46 AM

It's out but not in Canada!!! That's so stupid! I'll keep using Skype on my my iPhone with Fring. I just don't get this!

Just set up a fake US iTunes account and download it. Skype works fine in Canada, they just didn't release it on the Canadian store.

pugnut

Mar 31, 2009, 10:47 AM

Making and receiving calls without Wi-Fi on 3.0 beta. Had to reset once and it worked

dontwalkhand

Mar 31, 2009, 10:49 AM

Works fine for me, for people with jailbroken iPhones, run the Cydia update, and the crashes are gone.

dontwalkhand

Mar 31, 2009, 10:50 AM

can we use the new apple in-ear headphones for ipod touch to make an phone call through ipod touch?

Yes, if you have a second generation iPod Touch.

MrG299

Mar 31, 2009, 10:53 AM

iMacoo7

Mar 31, 2009, 10:55 AM

I wonder if jailbreaking has anything to do with the crashes? I've noticed after a few mods the phone has a tendency to be a bit more quirky. I've found the whole process to be a bit overrated really.

Oh and yes skype crashes for me too.

Im running the application on 3 non broken iphones and same process for them all.... crashes,freezes.....
So I doubt its that , I think the application needs a few adjustments to make it run more smoother. Who knows, maybe its sucking up a lil more cpu.......

dontwalkhand

Mar 31, 2009, 10:56 AM

Why are people still surprised that skype and other VOIP solutions are blocked over 3G? I just don't understand. Apple has said from day 1 they will allow VOIP over WiFi and not over the cellular network. With the current model it just doesn't make sense for the carriers to allow it over their data network. I too can't wait for the day I just pay for bandwidth and use it for whatever I want, but that isn't going to be anytime soon. Think about how long it took the music industry to get to DRM free digital downloads. These things take years, which sucks, but that's how it is.

You got it right on the ball with that one. This app makes it easier for me, now I do not have to pay cell phone roaming fees when I have to call home, when I am out of the country. I would just buy some Skype credits, and use this iPhone application and Wi-Fi to call home at MUCH LOWER rates...as for people calling me....I am on vacation buddy!

Kevlar

Mar 31, 2009, 10:58 AM

It's out but not in Canada!!! That's so stupid! I'll keep using Skype on my my iPhone with Fring. I just don't get this!

Google for Skype-v1.0.1.ipa find the file, drag it into your itunes and add the applications that way.

It's simple, Rogers told Apple no, and contractually Apple has to comply.

Rogers said they had no problem allowing it. It wasn't released due to a patent that someone owns in canada (I'm guessing it is how to handle VOIP phonecalls on a portable device or some stupid broad patent). I downloaded the .ipa file and added it to my iphone that way and it works fine on rogers.

Rogers, which is the exclusive Canadian carrier for the iPhone, said it would not seek to block its customers from using the service.

koobcamuk

Mar 31, 2009, 11:02 AM

Why are people still surprised that skype and other VOIP solutions are blocked over 3G?

Works for me :)

iMacoo7

Mar 31, 2009, 11:09 AM

mind you... she's got one of these...
164923
maybe they're too thin for Skype!

Is that the newest iPod touch or the new iPhone.....hmmm

davidee

Mar 31, 2009, 11:18 AM

Finally, I'll be able to make calls in the air.

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2009-03-30-american-delta-airlines-wifi_N.htm
<rant>
You know I travel quite a bit, and if you can't do it over IM then tough.

Thankfully AA will be blocking the ports needed for voip, just imagine everyone trying to speak louder than the person sitting next to them to be heard on the other end ... it would be madness.

IM & email should be the only method for conversation @ 30,000 ft end of story.

If they allow voip, they had better allow tazers for passengers to self regulate the situation....
</rant>

nomar383

Mar 31, 2009, 11:19 AM

Can anyone confirm that a Skype subscription will work with this app? I can't seem to find any confirmation of this and I don't want to use all my Skype credit to find out lol

Yvan256

Mar 31, 2009, 11:19 AM

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arkitect

Mar 31, 2009, 11:22 AM

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Chaim Haas, a public relations representative acting on behalf of Skype, said the application is available in every country in which the iPhone is on sale and in which Apple has an iTunes Store — with the exception of Canada.

Haas said this is because of patent-licence restrictions but would not elaborate except to specify that it is a patent issue related to Skype, not Apple.
Link. (http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/03/30/skype-iphone.html)

See? You're not being gratuitously victimised…
;)

Edit: hmmm seems Yvan256 realised he was barking up the wrong Maple tree…

modufour

Mar 31, 2009, 11:23 AM

Google for Skype-v1.0.1.ipa find the file, drag it into your itunes and add the applications that way.

Thanks for the advice. Tried it but iTunes won't install it because it says it cannot verify the app...

kaseli

Mar 31, 2009, 11:29 AM

Canada sucks!

Romanesq

Mar 31, 2009, 11:30 AM

Not sure but it didn't seem active to my BT headset on the test call.
Just wondering.

It's a big plus, especially if you have international skype friends/family and would like to keep the bill down. :cool:

quigleybc

Mar 31, 2009, 11:30 AM

but not available in Canada....

http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/03/30/skype-iphone.html

********* Canada is so annoying sometimes....

FRAK:mad::mad:

slicecom

Mar 31, 2009, 11:33 AM

Canada sucks!

********* Canada is so annoying sometimes....

FRAK:mad::mad:

What are you people whining about! Like has been said a million times on here, DOWNLOAD IT OFF THE AMERICAN STORE! IT WORKS PERFECTLY IN CANADA. It's not Apple's or Rogers fault that someone has a patent on it in Canada.

yongxiaofeng

Mar 31, 2009, 11:38 AM

whats ur email???

allanroom@gmail.com

Thanks:d

Kevlar

Mar 31, 2009, 11:44 AM

What are you people whining about! Like has been said a million times on here, DOWNLOAD IT OFF THE AMERICAN STORE! IT WORKS PERFECTLY IN CANADA. It's not Apple's or Rogers fault that someone has a patent on it in Canada.

I am wondering if it isn't a patent problem but infact the enhanced 911 rules that VOIP phones must follow in Canada. The CRTC started enforcing that VOIP phones dial 911 in the same way all landline phones and cell phones do and go directly to the nearest 911 center.

But yea, search around the net and you will find it (watch for safari adding a .zip to the end of the .ipa file). Or use the american store if you have a gift certificate.

Yvan256

Mar 31, 2009, 11:51 AM

What are you people whining about! Like has been said a million times on here, DOWNLOAD IT OFF THE AMERICAN STORE! IT WORKS PERFECTLY IN CANADA. It's not Apple's or Rogers fault that someone has a patent on it in Canada.

And how are we supposed to make a American account? Don't we need credit card with a USA billing address?

edit: forget about it, the 1st generation iPod touch doesn't support voice recording anyway.

RussOniPhone

Mar 31, 2009, 11:54 AM

Can't believe a company would launch a program in the APP store and not get the sign up RIGHT, wanted to sign up for the monthly $2.99 and it takes to some Chinese web-site 0 points Skype from me. :mad::mad:

slicecom

Mar 31, 2009, 12:03 PM

And how are we supposed to make a American account? Don't we need credit card with a USA billing address?

Not for free apps you don't. Just make an account with a fake American address. It takes all of 30 seconds. I've downloaded countless "America only" apps this way.

kaseli

Mar 31, 2009, 12:05 PM

Just set up a fake US iTunes account and download it. Skype works fine in Canada, they just didn't release it on the Canadian store.

Don't you have to have a US credit card to set up a US itunes account?

kaseli

Mar 31, 2009, 12:07 PM

Google for Skype-v1.0.1.ipa find the file, drag it into your itunes and add the applications that way.

Rogers said they had no problem allowing it. It wasn't released due to a patent that someone owns in canada (I'm guessing it is how to handle VOIP phonecalls on a portable device or some stupid broad patent). I downloaded the .ipa file and added it to my iphone that way and it works fine on rogers.

I've downloaded the ipa but don't know quite how to install it. The file is not actually called skype.ipa.

Help?

slicecom

Mar 31, 2009, 12:16 PM

Don't you have to have a US credit card to set up a US itunes account?

NO.

SAIRUS

Mar 31, 2009, 12:17 PM

when it works, it works great, but it does tend to crash a lil bit.

Probably has to do something with jailbreaking leading to instability, because i used it fine prior to the break.

gts197

Mar 31, 2009, 12:17 PM

Is anyone else having sound issues after running the app. My speaker/headphones are cutting in and out. (ie. lock clicks, keyboard clicks, ipod library.) This is an awful bug.

BryanLyle

Mar 31, 2009, 12:25 PM

I'm not sure, but I think only the 2nd gen iPod touch supports external mics officially.

After I restarted my iPod touch I got it to work with the iPhone headphones.

However, I am using a newer version of the iPod OS that is due later this summer ;) and this is constantly crashing or locking up. Oh well, that's what I get.

BryanLyle

Mar 31, 2009, 12:26 PM

Is anyone else having sound issues after running the app. My speaker/headphones are cutting in and out. (ie. lock clicks, keyboard clicks, ipod library.) This is an awful bug.

Yes. I am. I was thinking it was because I was using a different version of the OS.

BryanLyle

Mar 31, 2009, 12:28 PM

Looks like Skype disconnects once iPhone goes in to sleeper mode. Doesn't it beat the whole purpose to begin with?

It does. I locked my iPod touch to turn off the screen and the call was instantly disconnected.

BryanLyle

Mar 31, 2009, 12:29 PM

Finally, I'll be able to make calls in the air.

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2009-03-30-american-delta-airlines-wifi_N.htm

Unfortunately, you won't get 5k feet in the air before the battery is dead. It is sucking my battery dry very quickly.

theITGuy

Mar 31, 2009, 01:01 PM

It does. I locked my iPod touch to turn off the screen and the call was instantly disconnected.

Yup same here...otherwise the calls were flawless...much, much better than Fring...I called a Skype to Skype contact in Canada and even called a cell phone in Mexico with no voice degradation/echo/delay :D

Gen 1 iPhone running 2.2.1

Cheers.

-J.-

filex

Mar 31, 2009, 01:06 PM

It does. I locked my iPod touch to turn off the screen and the call was instantly disconnected.

I think this is a major flaw in Skype app. Every thing else, loving it so far.

Fring stays connected in sleeper mode. Fring even runs if you are on a call (cellular call) and lets you chat over wifi.

niuniu

Mar 31, 2009, 01:20 PM

I think this is a major flaw in Skype app. Every thing else, loving it so far.

Fring stays connected in sleeper mode. Fring even runs if you are on a call (cellular call) and lets you chat over wifi.

Yeah my gf and I just installed Skype and were gutted to realise that we can't call each other unless we are signed in and on the Skype app.. I mean.. it's useless..

We actually have to text/call each other first to say, lets chat on Skype.. wow, horrible.

Looking up this Fring app..

Kevlar

Mar 31, 2009, 01:29 PM

I've downloaded the ipa but don't know quite how to install it. The file is not actually called skype.ipa.

Help?

Whoops forgot to mention you needed to be Jailbroken to do it that way. Just create an American account (find some random address and select none for payment type) if you want it on an un-jailbroken phone.

hitekalex

Mar 31, 2009, 01:34 PM

Yeah my gf and I just installed Skype and were gutted to realise that we can't call each other unless we are signed in and on the Skype app.. I mean.. it's useless..

We actually have to text/call each other first to say, lets chat on Skype.. wow, horrible.

Hopefully this gets addressed with Push Notification Service.. In theory, an incoming call should "wake" Skype up and pop up a notification that you have an incoming call coming. I don't know whether all this can happen fast enough to be useable..

iPaf

Mar 31, 2009, 01:37 PM

What are you people whining about! Like has been said a million times on here, DOWNLOAD IT OFF THE AMERICAN STORE! IT WORKS PERFECTLY IN CANADA. It's not Apple's or Rogers fault that someone has a patent on it in Canada.

I'd like to download it in the US store but I don't have any adress in USA... I can't use a canadian adress for the billing information!

HELP?

EDIT: Ho wow, that was too easy, thanks for the hints guys! Payment option: NONE!

SAIRUS

Mar 31, 2009, 01:47 PM

so i undid my jailbreak, and everything works fine...

...sadly a phone without winterboard seems a little off.

Yet I use Skype everyday, so I rather lose jailbreak options. Makes you wonder if it was made on purpose to not work so well on jailbroken phones?

MistaBungle

Mar 31, 2009, 02:34 PM

What are you people whining about! Like has been said a million times on here, DOWNLOAD IT OFF THE AMERICAN STORE! IT WORKS PERFECTLY IN CANADA. It's not Apple's or Rogers fault that someone has a patent on it in Canada.

Yep, just did this. Followed instructions on another site, works perfectly. I updated MobileSubstrate this morning, anticipating that Skype would eventually come. But I had to take it into my own hands.

Now to get voipover3g!