Mar
31
Loyal Skype users rejoiced yesterday when the official Skype client for iPhone became available in the AppStore yesterday afternoon HST. Skype if you weren’t aware is a Voice Over IP (VOIP) service that allows users to place phone calls for free over the internet.
Although there were other iPhone apps that allow you to use Skype’s services, this is the company’s official client. In addition to being able to place calls via WiFi, there is also an included IM chat feature included, similar to what is available in the desktop client.
Personally, I’ve been waiting a long time for this and I knew it was just a matter of time before it appeared. As stated earlier, there are other VOIP clients for the iPhone its just that this is the “official” client.
One of the reasons this could have been so delayed is that AT&T might have been hesitant to let Skype publish their application for fear of losing some revenue…But, seeing how this app is able to only place and receive calls via WiFi, I don’t think there’s any concern over that.
I may do a followup video and written review of this App, we’ll see if I can get some willing victims, no I meant volunteers…
In any case, go to the AppStore and download it now.
