Well, I now believe it. I just downloaded it and installed it on my iPhone. I haven't tested any calls yet as it's just after 6am, most everyone I know isn't up yet, or if they were would not appreciate a test geek call from me. I'll be testing it later today. I've actually heard that you can make 3G calls, so that is something I will be testing also.
-- Have a Better One, Edward Crosby http://www.edwardcrosby.com http://www.techdiffpodcast.com > > Was going to post this earlier. Saw a short review of the app this > morning, the reivewer gave it positive marks. > > > On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 12:05 PM, Edward Crosby <[email protected]> > wrote: >> >> Rumor confirmed. >> >> http://lifehacker.com/5190119/skype-for-iphone-arrives-tuesday >> >> -- >> >> Have a Better One, >> Edward Crosby >> http://www.edwardcrosby.com >> http://www.techdiffpodcast.com >> >>> >>> I've only used it for very short durations, and only tested the VOIP, >>> so I have no idea of the quality. Even if it's not a good product, the >>> functionality is there- so Apple's already allowed something similar >>> to Skype into the app store. I personally would like to see a Google >>> Chat app that includes voice- I use that pretty regularly to talk to a >>> friend overseas, and the quality has been as good if not better than >>> Skype (admittedly the functionality isn't the same- it's only between >>> Gchat clients). >>> >>> On Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 4:18 PM, Edward Crosby <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Yeah, I tried the Fring, but was not impressed. It is cool, but I had >>>> intermittent connection issue with it. Whereas on the same wireless >>>> connection I used a Skype approved Belkin wi-fi phone and have no >>>> issues >>>> whatsoever. >>>> Skype using Fring also requires wi-fi. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> Have a Better One, >>>> Edward Crosby >>>> http://www.edwardcrosby.com >>>> http://www.techdiffpodcast.com >>>> >>>>> >>>>> Fring has a decent VOIP feature, so it's not that unreasonable. Skype >>>>> could only be used when you have WiFi connectivity, limiting its >>>>> usefulness. Granted, I'd still imagine AT&T wouldn't be happy about >>>>> it, but I don't see why Apple would oppose it. >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 3:58 PM, Edward Crosby <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/26/skype-for-iphone-coming-soon/ >>>>>> >>>>>> I'll believe it when I see transferring from iTunes to my iPhone. >>>>>> I have a hard time believing Apple would approve of this on a >>>>>> non-jailbroke phone. AT&T would not approve as well. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> >>>>>> Have a Better One, >>>>>> Edward Crosby >>>>>> http://www.edwardcrosby.com >>>>>> http://www.techdiffpodcast.com >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> > >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> > >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> > >>>> >>> >>> > >>> >> >> >> >> > >> > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Unique Geek" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
