Skype is now available for Symbian Nokia smartphones. Skype for Symbian will allow Nokia smartphone users to use Skype, over either a WiFi or mobile data connection (GPRS, EDGE, 3G).
The Skype Symbian apps is now downloadable for free from the Ovi Store. This is a different from the Skype for Verizon offering which does not operate over Wi-Fi.
Skype for Symbian enables Nokia smartphone users to:
- Make free Skype-to-Skype calls to other Skype users anywhere in the world.
- -Save money on calls and texts (SMS) to phones abroad .
- Send and receive instant messages to and from individuals or groups.
- Share pictures, videos and other files
- Receive calls to their existing online number. - See when Skype contacts are online and available to call or IM
- Easily import names and numbers from the phone's address book.
Skype is now availalbe for Symbian smartphones. It will run on any Nokia smartphone using Symbian 1. Skype will soon introduce
this client to Symbian mobile devices from other manufacturers,
including Sony Ericsson.
This Skype for Symbian app is compatible with the
following Nokia touchscreen models: Nokia N97, Nokia N97 mini, Nokia
X6, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and Nokia 5530 and the following non-touch
devices: Nokia E72, Nokia E71, Nokia E90, Nokia E63, Nokia E66, Nokia
E51, Nokia N96, Nokia N95, Nokia N95 8Gb, Nokia N85, Nokia N82, Nokia
N81, Nokia N81 8 Gb, Nokia N79, Nokia N78, Nokia 6220 classic, Nokia
6210 Navigator, Nokia 5320.
For more information on Skype for Symbian, including the latest supported handset list, at http://www.skype.com/go/symbian.