Skype for iPhone Updated: SMS and Voicemail, But No Push

MacRumors · Jun 30, 2009, 08:36 PM

Skype [App Store, Free] has been updated to Version 1.1, bringing SMS and voicemail support to the iPhone application, as well as additional language support. Unfortunately, support for Push Notifications is not included in the new version.

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What's new in this version:
- Support for the following languages:
English, German, Dutch, Brazilian Portuguese, Portuguese, Spanish, Norwegian, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Italian, French, Polish and Japanese.
- Send text (SMS) messages using Skype credit.
- Voicemail support.
- Improved dialing help when calling phones.

Skype was launched at the end of March, and reached one million downloads in its first two days of release.

Article Link: Skype for iPhone Updated: SMS and Voicemail, But No Push

pianoplayer1 · Jun 30, 2009, 08:46 PM

Why would you use skype credit to send SMS?

EDIT: From their site, USA $ 0.112

3D-Troll · Jun 30, 2009, 08:48 PM

Because SMS to other countries are way cheaper that way.

Steffen

rickdollar · Jun 30, 2009, 10:15 PM

Why no push? Am I missing an obvious reason?

coolwater · Jun 30, 2009, 11:59 PM

Maybe it's time to get Skype for myself.

Howardchief · Jul 1, 2009, 12:12 AM

I used skype on the iphone for the first time two days ago and loved it. Great quality and it's going to allow me to reduce my cell minutes. But I would much rather have notifications to receive a call than use sms - not like they shouldn't have both. Ridiculous. I want push!

Stargaze · Jul 1, 2009, 12:43 AM

they still havent relesed skype in CANADA!!!!

but thats okay

just log into my US account...

Stupid that i should have to do that but WHATEVER!

Peel · Jul 1, 2009, 02:09 AM

I'm amazed at how few apps have shown up so far that actually use push. When Apple demo'd it in March it seemed that everyone was chomping at the bit to add it to their apps, but of the 79 apps I have loaded on my iPhone only one currently supports push, and that's Tap Tap revenge, an app that I would have put last on my list for getting it. LOL

OS 3.0 have been out for 2 weeks now, and push was in testing for a month before that. Where are the apps?

aendaman · Jul 1, 2009, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Peel

I'm amazed at how few apps have shown up so far that actually use push. When Apple demo'd it in March it seemed that everyone was chomping at the bit to add it to their apps, but of the 79 apps I have loaded on my iPhone only one currently supports push, and that's Tap Tap revenge, an app that I would have put last on my list for getting it. LOL

OS 3.0 have been out for 2 weeks now, and push was in testing for a month before that. Where are the apps?

second. everyone was griping about "where is push support in iPhone OS" for ages...

tjcampbell · Jul 1, 2009, 09:26 AM

I like the new skype for the texts as I travel around the world so it's great for some contacts on my list.

But the best thing I've got going recently is the the new AOL IM App with push. I've got all my ichat buddies on there and because it's push it's basically like free texts. Sweet.

funkdis · Jul 1, 2009, 10:05 AM

Living in Japan, it costs me $1 to send an SMS back to Australia, with skype its only 11c.
BIG difference, good thing about skype is when i send an SMS it will display as my Japanese phone number as if I sent it directly from my phone.

Sending SMS internationally, or when your traveling/living overseas it makes PERFECT sense.

Wish they had push for chat. but I'm sure that will come, hopefully sooner than later.

TXCraig · Jul 1, 2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by pianoplayer1

Why would you use skype credit to send SMS?

EDIT: From their site, USA $ 0.112

Only cost me 08.8 cents per internatioal SMS. Cheaper then 25 cents charged by AT&T to send AND receive a internatioinal text.

What if Skype did push to let you know you were receiving a call? That would be REAL COOL! Now all we need is it to work over 3G.

libertyforall · Jul 1, 2009, 05:17 PM

Yawn, it's better to get a SIP account at someplace like broadvoice.com and enable multipresence, then use Fring on the iPhone for VoIP... Then you can use the same VoIP on home phones and your iPhone to make calls...

SIP is a standard, Skype is a proprietary system that is not interoperable with other devices...

Check out http://voxilla.com for more VoIP info.

dacreativeguy · Jul 1, 2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rickdollar

Why no push? Am I missing an obvious reason?

Because then everyone would have an internet phone in their pocket and could lower their AT&T voice plans to the minimums. AT&T will never allow it.

rickdollar · Jul 1, 2009, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dacreativeguy

Because then everyone would have an internet phone in their pocket and could lower their AT&T voice plans to the minimums. AT&T will never allow it.

Everyone would not have an internet phone in their pocket if Skype allowed push notifications. AT&T does not allow for internet phone calls on their network. I'm aware if that. Push would alert you when someone is trying to contact you when Skype is not running. Push would be beneficial for IM's. It has nothing to do with voice. There are plenty of IM apps that push. It's just strange that Skype will not.

CarlyLyon · Jul 2, 2009, 10:28 PM

skype= best thing that ever happened to the net

fannin269 · Jul 23, 2009, 01:41 PM

Apple's downloaded 3.0 operating system for iPod Touch does not support Skype. They warn you the first time you open the application.

This so-called "upgrade" disables features and degrades reliability.

Does anyone know if a workaround or updated app are in the works?

Jun 30, 2009, 08:46 PM	#2
pianoplayer1 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New York	Why would you use skype credit to send SMS? EDIT: From their site, USA $ 0.112 __________________ twitter.com/dkauf Penryn Macbook Pro 2.4, iMac G5, dead iBook G4, iMac G4 -> my mac history iPhone 2G -> iPhone 3G S⃣

Jun 30, 2009, 08:48 PM	#3
3D-Troll macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, MI	Because SMS to other countries are way cheaper that way. Steffen __________________ 17" MacBook Pro 2.33 GHz/2 GB/300 GB Mac Pro 2.8 GHz/32 GB/750 GB Leopard/500 GB Vista64/Cintiq 20WSX/30" ACD GO BLUE!

Jul 1, 2009, 12:12 AM	#6
Howardchief macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2008	angry noises! I used skype on the iphone for the first time two days ago and loved it. Great quality and it's going to allow me to reduce my cell minutes. But I would much rather have notifications to receive a call than use sms - not like they shouldn't have both. Ridiculous. I want push!

Jul 1, 2009, 12:43 AM	#7
Stargaze macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2008	they still havent relesed skype in CANADA!!!! but thats okay just log into my US account... Stupid that i should have to do that but WHATEVER! __________________ iPhone 3G 16 gig(sold)(Black); iPhone 3GS 32gb (white) - Rogers Network Canadian Eh!

Jul 1, 2009, 02:09 AM	#8
Peel macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Seattle	I'm amazed at how few apps have shown up so far that actually use push. When Apple demo'd it in March it seemed that everyone was chomping at the bit to add it to their apps, but of the 79 apps I have loaded on my iPhone only one currently supports push, and that's Tap Tap revenge, an app that I would have put last on my list for getting it. LOL OS 3.0 have been out for 2 weeks now, and push was in testing for a month before that. Where are the apps? __________________ 24" Aluminum iMac 2.8GHz/4GB/500GB+1.5TB External HD MacBook Black C2D 2GB/160GB 8GB iPhone

Jun 30, 2009, 10:15 PM	#4
rickdollar macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles	Why no push? Am I missing an obvious reason?

Jun 30, 2009, 11:59 PM	#5
coolwater macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2009	Maybe it's time to get Skype for myself.

Jul 1, 2009, 09:26 AM	#10
tjcampbell macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London	I like the new skype for the texts as I travel around the world so it's great for some contacts on my list. But the best thing I've got going recently is the the new AOL IM App with push. I've got all my ichat buddies on there and because it's push it's basically like free texts. Sweet. __________________ Follow Tommy Campbell Official Actor/Comedian Tommy Campbell Website

Jul 1, 2009, 10:05 AM	#11
funkdis macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2008	Living in Japan, it costs me $1 to send an SMS back to Australia, with skype its only 11c. BIG difference, good thing about skype is when i send an SMS it will display as my Japanese phone number as if I sent it directly from my phone. Sending SMS internationally, or when your traveling/living overseas it makes PERFECT sense. Wish they had push for chat. but I'm sure that will come, hopefully sooner than later.

Jul 1, 2009, 05:17 PM	#13
libertyforall macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2006	Yawn, it's better to get a SIP account at someplace like broadvoice.com and enable multipresence, then use Fring on the iPhone for VoIP... Then you can use the same VoIP on home phones and your iPhone to make calls... SIP is a standard, Skype is a proprietary system that is not interoperable with other devices... Check out http://voxilla.com for more VoIP info.

Jul 2, 2009, 10:28 PM	#16
CarlyLyon macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2009	skype= best thing that ever happened to the net

Jul 23, 2009, 01:41 PM	#17
fannin269 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2009	Apple's downloaded 3.0 operating system for iPod Touch does not support Skype. They warn you the first time you open the application. This so-called "upgrade" disables features and degrades reliability. Does anyone know if a workaround or updated app are in the works?

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