Skype

Skype announces
support for Skype video calls on PCs in 720p HD, as well as Skype software embedded
into Internet-connected widescreen televisions from its consumer electronics manufacturer
partners.

High Definition Skype Video Calling

The latest version of Skype for Windows can deliver up to 720p HD-quality video calling

SHAPE Services released its cross-platform application IM+ for Skype in the App Store on iPhone. IM+ for Skype enables text chat and cost-effective calls to Skype contacts and to any phone numbers. Reliable callback technology is used for calls thus providing best phone call quality with no extra delays and latency typical for VoIP.

IM+ for Skype is available in App Store on iPhone under the Social Networking category.

IM+ for Skype is fully compatible with Skype calling plans such as Skype Unlimited or Skype Pro thus making possible significant savings on mobile communication including long distance calls.

Currently IM+ for Skype is also available for RIM BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Symbian, J2ME, Palm and Android smartphones.

Skype announces the launch of Skype 4.0 for Windows, the most distinctive new release in the company's five-year history. Thanks to the feedback of tens of thousands of people, the new version offers full-screen video calling, crystal clear call quality and is easier to use than ever before.

Skype announces the release of a lite version of Skype, a ?thin? client for Skype that can be downloaded on Android-powered devices, as well as more than 100 other Java-enabled mobile phones.

Skype releasedSkype 2.8 Beta for Mac, the latest version of its internet communications softwarefor Mac users. This new release, which was first demonstrated during ShowStoppersat the Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco, contains a number of new Skypefeatures, including Skype Access and screen sharing.

Truphone debutes the ability to make and receive Skype calls and instant messaging to the entire Skype user base from its iPhone and iPod touch applications. The service is scheduled to be available to all customers during the week of Jan. 12.

The introduction was made at ?ShowStoppers @ Macworld 2009? and will be showcased at the Truphone stand (#3228) at Macworld for the remainder of the week.

This represents one more step toward making Truphone the open ?all-in-one conversations hub? for iPhone and iPod touch users.

Truphone customers on both Apple devices can now reach their Skype friends via their Skype IDs. This further expands the universe of people with whom Truphone customers can stay in touch.

IPEVO announced
its FR-33.1 USB Internet Handset has been certified for use with the Avaya IP Softphone
6.0. Business professionals that use the popular Avaya Softphone system can now experience
the design and sound quality of IPEVO's best selling Internet handset. The FR-33.1
supports one-touch function keys for call transfer, call holding and conference calls,
as well as contact and call history menu navigation. Users can activate the Avaya
IP Softphone 6.0 application, as well as dial numbers and answer calls directly from
the handset.

VoSKY introduces the industry's first Skype-certified, enterprise-grade PBX-to-Skype gateway for SIP networks. Designed to enable medium and large-sized enterprises to maximize the value of their IP-PBX, the new VoSKY Exchange Pro VISIP-EX connects an IP-PBX to Skype to dramatically reduce telecom costs and enhance business communications. This latest addition to VoSKY's award-winning PBX-to-Skype gateway family is based on the company's next-generation Linux platform and offers enterprise-grade performance and scalability.

Skype today announced that there is a serious security vulnerability in Skype for Windows versions older than 3.6.x.216. As noted:

MySpace and Skype announce a partnership to empower the MySpace community with voice communications.