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Skype Launches Android and Java Clients

Jan 9, 2009, 10:51 AM by Eric M. Zeman

Today Skype announced new 'Lite' clients that will allow Android-based phones and Java-based phones to make Skype calls. Users will be able to make Skype-to-Skype calls worldwide, send/receive instant messages, make cheap Skype calls to landlines or mobile phones, receive calls to your online Skype phone number, and see when your Skype contacts are online/available to chat. Skype uses a mobile phone's data connection, so an unlimited plan is recommended for heavy users. The lite version of Skype is available globally.

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BigSw33tn3ss

Jan 12, 2009, 4:34 AM

Sony?

is this the same company that provides cell service to psp's saw a demo of psp as a navigation device switch cell phone with IM and had heard that is was offer;d thru skype. Having sold my psp forever ago didnt know this update had taken place

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