Skype for S^3 review

Skype is now officially supported for S^3 handset such as Nokia N8, C7, C6-01 and E7, and E5(non S^3).

It includes SILK, our high quality audio codec, which should help make sure your calls are crystal clear, even when you’re on a low-bandwidth connection.

Skype lets you:
make free Skype-to-Skype calls and IM on 3G or WiFi *

- save money on calls and texts to phones abroad

- share pictures, videos and other files from your phone

The update also contains a number of interface improvements, making it easier to add contacts, navigate, add a photo to your profile and set your mood message. Additionally, we’ve updated the interface to better fit larger screens.

It's a good thing that skype has supported s^3 devices now but if you're not limited on contacting your friends using skype only then skype is no better than nimbuzz nor fring.

Why ?

• No Video Call.
• No loudspeaker feature.
• Doesn't work with bluetooth headset if bluetooth connection is not enabled before a skype call is initiated.

I'm pretty sure the said features above will come after an update but the question is when that update is coming?..  So for now, unless i don't have other way of calling a friend via VOIP except skype, I'm sticking to nimbuzz for a while.

To get it, point your mobile browser to www.skype.com/m

From Skype Blog

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Grid Touch Application launcher for Symbian devices

To see all the pages, just tap the 3x3 cube on the upper left side 

Grid Touch is an application launcher/organizer for symbian phones. It is created by offscreen technologies.
Its a 9 page application launcher that is arrange into a 3 x 3 cube (shown below).

The applications are group into different categories as shown above. You can't rename the group but you can drag and drop application to different page as a way to customize the launcher.

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Swype on N8 in action [update]

Swype for S60 v5

Swype provides a faster and easier way to input text on any screen. With one continuous finger or stylus motion across the screen keyboard, the patented technology enables users to input words faster and easier than other data input methods—at over 40 words per minute. The application is designed to work across a variety of devices such as phones, tablets, game consoles, kiosks, televisions, virtual screens and more.

From Nokia Betalabs

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Nokia C6, C7, E7 joins N8 on the S^3 bandwagon, boast Clear Black Display, hints on upcoming meego devices

Nokia officially announces the addition of 3 new devices on their device portfolio. Joining N8 are C7, C6 and E7. These 3 devices are all touchscreen based while e7 has the only slide out QWERTY keyboard from the 3.These devices have superior build quality and improved Experience, that's why Nokia is very proud of it.

While N8 is the highest-End phone, and is targeted to techie people, the E7's main audience is business people who uses their digital lives to create emails and various documents. C6 and C7 on the other hand intended where intended to be sold on the mainstream masses.

“N8 is a feature-packed product and from every technical specification, it’s superior”.

E7 will be priced more than N8 but C7 and C6 will be below it. Shipping of products are expected during the end of the 4th quarter of 2010.

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