Skype 3.0 sheds beta tag on Windows Mobile

SMS goes mobile

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By Jessica Dolcourt, 30 June 2009 10:55

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Skype shed the beta tag on Monday to reveal version 3.0 of its VoIP application for Windows Mobile phones. Skype 3.0 for Windows Mobile is nearly identical to the beta build that preceded it but mobile Skype users graduating to it from version 2.5 will notice some major feature additions - notably the capability to transfer files and to send SMS messages.

File transferring and SMS are carryover features from desktop Skype and are initiated via relatively small buttons on the mobile interface that you can access from the contact list. Click the dark, round icon to send an SMS using Skype Credit, and select the grey drop-down arrow to select "send file".

While transfers and SMS worked well both ways with domestic contacts, it would be handy if Skype adds a caption or note field.

Other features new to Skype 3.0 from Skype 2.5 for Windows Mobile include a wizard to help add new contacts, a tool to help place a call, and a new interface for the status, history and chat tabs.

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