Software update: Skype 0.0.0.3 beta

Skype, one of the most popular VoIP programs available today, is available for the Windows, Linux, Mac OS X and PocketPC platforms. The Skype forum is now reporting the development of a version for devices running Microsoft’s Smartphone. Incidentally, this is a very early development version that is not yet very functional and should be seen more as a showcase. For example, it is currently only possible to chat via Skype and not yet to have conversations with other Skype users. The release notes for this version look like this:

Main features of Skype for Smartphone BETA

• participate in Skype network – log in, presence
• instant messaging
• centrally stored contact list support

Things to be aware of

• no voice (yet)
• network traffic usage – depending on your buddy list network usage can be quite large – up to several megabytes per day even without actively chatting, this is important if you pay per megabyte. There is option automatically disconnect then Skype is in idle and it’s switched on by default, feel free to switch it off if you have flat-free rate.