Skype for Symbian enters beta

And no, we're not talking about Skype Lite, either -- a real, legitimate, native-code version of Skype has just hit beta for S60 3.1 and 3.2-based devices. Right now, 17 phones ranging from the E51 up to the N96 are supported -- all Nokias -- but more are promised by the time they get around to releasing a gold build. The app supports free Skype-to-Skype calling over 3G or WiFi, instant messaging, and file transfers, but one thing that it doesn't support is video calling, which makes Fring's recent release all that much more interesting. It can be installed over the air, so go ahead and grab it now -- unless you're using an i8910, in which case you can go sob quietly to yourself.

[xj911 Posted Dec 10th 2009 2:32PM]

I've been using an N95 for over a year now...and Symbian for quite a while...but aren't they a little late to the party?

[igudov Posted Dec 10th 2009 2:41PM]

@xj911 Better late than never... I wish they rushed their video support a little tho...

[therodt Posted Dec 10th 2009 2:40PM]

I feel guilty saying this but why do they try and make this sound like something newsworthy. Maybe 3 years ago when Skype on mobile was kind of hot. Or even further back when Symbian was pretty innovative...Now its kind of seems...Meh..

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 10th 2009 4:15PM]

Once again, a company releases a Symbian app and supports Nokia phones only. What the hell is the problem with supporting Samsung and Sony\Ericsson Symbian phones? The i8910 and the Kurara \ Satio are higher spec'd than ANY nokia symbian phone in existence, yet no one seems to care.

[chilko Posted Dec 10th 2009 4:41PM]

well, if you read the news you'll notice that s60 5th ed isn't supported at the moment

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 10th 2009 4:42PM]

@(Unverified)
Even worse. What's the point of releasing new software in 2009 for an OS created 3 years ago? Lol.

[efekt Posted Dec 10th 2009 6:01PM]

@(Unverified) Because maybe then lots of people already own a phone with it?
Plus, S60 9.3 for instance, exists only just a bit more than a year...

[Rik Posted Dec 11th 2009 4:16AM]

Install a custom ROM then you'll be able to run nokia apps.