Darla Mack has a sweet post referring to iSkoot latest Press-Release:
CAMBRIDGE, MA – January 9, 2007 – iSkoot, the service provider for mobile Internet communications solutions, today announced that the iSkoot client software has been Skype Certified.This confirms that iSkoot meets Skype’s standards for usability and quality, making it the first third-party mobile client software to be certified by Skype. iSkoot allows mobile phone users to place and receive Skype calls from their handsets, without the need for PCs, special hardware, or WiFi hot spots. Users simply use local rates or minutes from their plans to speak to Skype contacts or use SkypeOut™ to make inexpensive calls to any phone from their mobiles. This will initially be made available in the US with more markets to follow.
“Skype’s endorsement of iSkoot represents a significant benefit for the 136 million plus Skype users who can now enjoy Skype on their cell phone, without needing PCs, special hardware or WiFi hot spots,” said iSkoot CEO Jacob Guedalia.
“Skype is always looking for ways enrich people’s lives and make our software easier to access and use,“ said Eric Lagier, Skype’s Head of Business Development, Mobile. “iSkoot extends our reach while giving more mobility to our users who can now place and receive Skype calls straight from their mobile phones without needing WiFi. Skype’s certification of iSkoot gives our users total confidence that it meets our high standards and is a delight to use.“
I guess this is the first step for the S60 range of devices… as this series is getting a larger marketshare by the minute, I would not be surprised if Skype would lift this development to a higher level and promote this actively.
For the N95 we will have to wait, but the trend has been set!
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[…] Note: The Nokia N80 and N80i have been fully signed by Nokia. All other handsets are still in process. Therefore, you will be able to use them (with additional “warning” screen during installation) and GUI might be somewhat offset. [source: fring blog] Like the before mentioned iSkoot, this is another application/service that will allow for Skype calls from your N95. I think it is a good development, the more service like these pop up, the sooner this will be available without any hassle. Most probably Skype itself will get a piece of that market-pie! […]