I simply opened the link in my Blackberry's browser and proceeded with the install in the normal "over the air" process. I filled out a form on iSkoot's site and was then SMS'd instructions for the download. The installation was fairly straightforward. Now, both Jim and I had commented a month ago about the IM+ Skype client from ShapeServices (my posts first here and then here with a link to Jim's coverage) so that previous experience somewhat colors my own view of the iSkoot application. It sounded interesting and so, of course, I had to try it out as well and finally had a spare moment to do so today. iSkoot works without any need for PCs, special hardware, custom phones or Wi-Fi hot spots, and utilizes the existing mobile network infrastructure to route Skype calls through the voice channel. This latest release features a next generation, easy-to-use interface especially designed for BlackBerry users and will offer additional features soon. iSkoot v1.1 also displays complete Skype contact status information, so BlackBerry users can see which friends, family members and business colleagues are available, as well as manage their own online presence. The new iSkoot v1.1 delivers a comprehensive mobile Skype experience on BlackBerry: With the click of a button, users can instantly chat with their Skype contacts, make and receive Skype calls, and use SkypeOut™ to inexpensively call regular phone numbers nearly anywhere in the world. It turned out that he was using a new beta application from iSkoot. Naturally, I said yes and in a moment or so we were speaking. NOTE: Please see the updates at the bottom of this post.īack on Monday, Jim Courtney over at Skype Journal IM'd me (on Skype naturally) asking if he could do a test call to me on "another Skype client for the Blackberry".
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