Skype is Now on IPhone

One of the major complaints of iPhone users about the device's features is its lack of instant messaging capability. Shape Services, a leading software developer known for their IM+ software, is putting an end to the iPhone's lack of instant messaging by introducing the IM+ for Skype iPhone version.

Shape Services IM+ is available for a variety of platforms including Windows Mobile, Blackberry devices, Palm, J2ME devices and Symbian. The IM+ on these devices can connect to MSN/Live Messenger, AIM/iChat, Yahoo! Messenger, Jabber, ICQ, Google Talk Messenger, MySpace, Skype, Microsoft LCS, Lotus Sametime, Reuters Messaging, and Oracle IM.

Skype is a peer-to-peer internet telephony network that has a broad range of features most notably, voice and video conferencing. Skype's SkypeOut service allows users to call landline numbers including mobile phone numbers for a very cheap rate compared with prevailing market rates. The SkypeIn service allows users to receive calls on their computers and can also allow users to subscribe to numbers in various countries so that persons calling from that country will only be charged a local rate.

The IM+ for Skype iPhone version can be accessible to iPhone users through their device's Safari Web browser. Users should just key in http://skypeforiphone.com and they will be taken to the log-in page. Shape Services has designed the IM+ for Skype iPhone version to be compatible with iPhone's state-of-the-art touch screen. iPhone users can log on using their Skype account and talk with their Skype contacts or call any landline and mobile phones in a very cost-effective manner. Skype users with Skype Unlimited and Skype Pro Plans can actually use the IM+ to call from their mobile phone to any PC with Skype or landline or mobile phone number for free. According to Shape Services, the IM+ can work in any network and would not require WiFi connection.

Igor Berezovsky, Shape Service's CEO said that they have noticed the public's interest for Skype on the iPhone and they have decided to use their existing IM application and mobile Skype experience to develop an application especially designed for iPhone users. The move, according to Berezovsky increased their IM+ for Skype platform coverage. The IM+ for iPhone version according to Berezovsky is very easy to use and convenient to access, no tweaks is necessary, and the company is looking forward to hearing some feedback from iPhone users.

According to Shape Services, the IM+ for Skype iPhone version will be offered free of charge to all iPhone users but only for a limited time.

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Shape Services, Skype on iPhone is a Reality. Prnewswire.com. URL: (http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/08-13-2007/0004644404&EDATE)