Absolutely you can, yes.
Jonathan Mosen
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On 4/06/2013, at 6:25 AM, Chris H <[email protected]> wrote:

> Thanks! May reinstall Skype for iOS then as I thought it did not support push 
> at all, hence me deleting it. But before I do, can I have Skype running, then 
> lock the phone and still receive push?
> 
> 
> Chris
> 
> On 03/06/2013 17:51, Jonathan Mosen wrote:
>> Yes, Skype has to be running, which I personally prefer as there are times 
>> when I don't want to be available on Skype. I also don't want to give my 
>> phone number to everyone.
>> 
>> Also one big advantage Skype has over Viber is that the Windows versions and 
>> Mac versions of Skype are accessible, but the Windows and mac versions of 
>> Viber are not.
>> 
>> Those interested in this can check out my discussion on this topic here.
>> http://mosen.org/index.php/viber-becomes-more-accessible-on-ios-not-such-good-news-for-pc-and-mac/
>> Jonathan Mosen
>> Mosen Consulting
>> Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training
>> http://Mosen.org
>> 
>> On 4/06/2013, at 4:35 AM, Chris H <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 
>>> Thank you Jonathan oh so perhaps Skype only pushes these when the app is 
>>> open and or in app switcher. Well I prefer push notifications even when the 
>>> app is closed to save on battery, resources, etc. And thank you for making 
>>> the import contacts feature clearer. Didn't give that a thought to be 
>>> honest.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Chris
>>> 
>>> On 03/06/2013 17:28, Jonathan Mosen wrote:
>>>> Hi Chris, Skype pushes for me, when I get a call, and when I receive chats.
>>>> 
>>>> Also, the reason why all your contacts are imported into Skype is because 
>>>> they want you to use their calling features for calling other phone 
>>>> numbers. This is an area Viber isn't in right now so it's understandable 
>>>> they are doing it the way they are.
>>>> Jonathan Mosen
>>>> Mosen Consulting
>>>> Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training
>>>> http://Mosen.org
>>>> 
>>>> On 1/06/2013, at 8:16 AM, Chris H <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Ok, I can actually give out two compelling reasons to try Viber.
>>>>> 1. It offers push notifications compared to Skype.
>>>>> 2. Unless specified otherwise, only contacts that use Viber appear in 
>>>>> your list. With Skype you can import your contacts, but all will be shown 
>>>>> regardless if they are using Skype.
>>>>> Just my observations anyway.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Chris
>>>>> 
>>>>> On 31/05/2013 20:59, Chris H wrote:
>>>>>> Well, I can't help you on that one, but maybe you can have it as another
>>>>>> option along with Skype like I have. For example some of us are on
>>>>>> Skype, some are on Viber, others may be using both.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Chris
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