New version of Skype for Hermes is now available (beta)

[bobbyelliott]

Version 2.2 (beta) of Skype for Pocket PC is now available. Here (http://www.skype.com/download/skype/mobile/brand_htc_beta.html).

[darkjedi]

Does it resolve the stupid, playing the audio through the speakerphone instead of the handset?

[simonk12]

and, does it let us use the video camera to make viedo calls on skype?

[gvoima]

On 12th December we have launched Skype 2.2 Beta for Windows Mobile devices. It support now Smartphone’s and has enhanced support for Pocket PC devices.

Now available for Smartphone’s powered by Windows Mobile software, as well as Pocket PCs, including those using lower-power processors, the latest incarnation of Skype software further extends Skype use beyond desktop or notebook computers.

Key features and benefits in Skype 2.2 for Windows Mobile beta include:

* NEW: Support for Windows Mobile smartphones and more Pocket PC devices;
* NEW: Enhanced today/home screen: presence status, event notification (missed calls, new chat messages and voicemails);
* NEW: Proxy support: Supports regular HTTP or HTTPS proxies, and authenticating HTTPS/SSL and SOCKS5 proxies
* Skype calling features: Free Skype-to-Skype calls, support for SkypeOut, SkypeIn™, voicemail and call forwarding;
* User-friendly look and feel: As easy and familiar as using Skype on a computer;
* One-click Skype access: A Skype icon on the home screen lets users view and call contacts easily;
* Multi-person chat: Users can have multichat sessions using animated emoticons. When mobile users are offline, chat messages will automatically update the next time user logs in;
* Enhanced contact list: Users can see their contacts avatars and mood messages;
* Profile personalization: Users can take a picture with the camera on their mobile device and immediately update their profile.


You can download it here, browse release notes and give us feedback on Developer Zone or browse our Windows Mobile 2.2 Beta forum.
Took it from skype forums, announcement.

[gvoima]

Skype for windows Mobile 2.2.0.18 known issues:

* If your device is connected to internet via Activesync, Skype may not login. Workaround is that you first open Internet Explorer in your Windows mobile device and then run Skype. Althought you will be connected to Skype network, it is not possible to place calls via ActiveSync.
* On PocketPC phone editions audio comes out from loudspeaker, it is not transferred to phone speaker. To avoid using loudspeaker, we suggest you to use wired headset. This will also give you better overall sound quality in Skype calls.
* In many cases if you have bluetooth headset connected to Windows mobile device, it is not possible to use it for Skype calls. In most cases you will not hear anything, or most of the text is cut off.
* In case you participate in many multichats and you log into Skype on mobile devices, multichat synchronization might freeze your device for several minutes. Similar freeze might also occur when you have lot of Contacts in your Contacts list (more than 50). To avoid this we suggest you to have separate Skype account for mobile devices where you have only most important contacts.
* On some occasions SkypeIn calls doesn't get through to Windows mobile devices. In most cases it helps if you quit Skype and start it again. If it is continuous problem for you, please report it to our customer support.
* When you are logged into Skype with same username on different platforms, some users in your Contacts list might have different statuses displayed on different platforms. Usually PC has correct information in these cases.
* Chat privacy settings are not working on some cases. If you do not allow chats from non-contacts or from users who are not authorized, their chats might still get through to you.
This too ^^

[rtao]

Does it resolve the stupid, playing the audio through the speakerphone instead of the handset?

sadly, it's still doing this stupid thing.... and my skype out credit does not show up correctly with this beta version.... :( :(

[lindseyp]

I just downloaded skype and installed it, but it seems to crash if I try to make voice calls over the HDSPA network.

I can't find any info on this, does voice have to go over WiFi?

[lmychajluk]

sadly, it's still doing this stupid thing.... and my skype out credit does not show up correctly with this beta version.... :( :(

Does anyone know if it's even possible for an app to take control of the phone speaker? In other words, is the phone speaker somehow dedicated to the phone components of the device?

[jongi]

I find the speaker thing extremely ridiculous

[samw52000]

try using the bundled headset... else there is a way to patch the voice to a bluetooth headset by changing a reg key. Note that doing this will prevent the headset button to initiate voice calls (it will be used to turn Bluetooth on the headset on/off). You can still pickup and hangup calls using it.

[silent_killa]

I find the speaker thing extremely ridiculous

I believe the reason for this is because you can still actively recieve normal calls whilst using skype. What would happen if both the phone and skype are fighting for that speaker??? I think you would have a soft reset on your hands.

When using skype i use the bundled headset that was mentioned in an earlier post.

S.K.

[Maarten_NL]

Skype is nice when you have a flat fee/Wifi connections.. else, I tried 1 minute once, 800KB traffic :|

[Mad Medik]

Hi,

Is anyone else aware of a solution for the lack of a "+" key on the Skypeout dialling skin?

For those that have not tried it, you can call non-skype numbers using Skype, and pay either a flat annual fee or pay as you go credits. Anyhow, Skype requires a "+" entered in front of the phone number. However, there is no "+" key on the dialling skin; you have to access your device keyboard for that. This is inconvenient and seems to me to be a very easy fix - get rid of the need for the "+" or add the key to the dialler...

Thanks,

MM

[mikechannon]

Is it not just a long press on zero (0) key?

Mike

[Mad Medik]

Is it not just a long press on zero (0) key?

Mike

Ouch! (That was me hittin myself over the back of the head...) Talk about missing the obvious.

Thanks Mike.

[mikechannon]

Ouch! (That was me hittin myself over the back of the head...) Talk about missing the obvious.

Thanks Mike.

Well I have to say it's not that obvious. I remember spending a while working that one out sometime back as like you it seemed crazy that there was no obvious key.

Mike

[kman79]

I have a new found interest in Skype. I'm currently with T-Mobile and I have been thinking of switching to Cingular/ATT for the 3G data. I was wondering if Skype works flawlessly with Cingular's 3G HSDPA network, or if it works only over WiFi? If it does, I'll head over to cingular right now and sign up. I was going to wait until they get the replacement for the 8525, but that doesn't seem like it'll happen anytime soon. Any help on this is greatly appreciated.

[Mad Medik]

Hi Kman79,

I can't answer specifically about Cingular At&T, but I can tell you that the Roger's AT&T network in Canada uses the same GSM 3G protocol and frequency range. I have used an 8525 with WM5 and WM6 and used Skype with no problems where I had a moderate or better 3G signal. I tried it with and EDGE signal and it was too choppy to make it usable IMHO.

MM

[kman79]

Hi Kman79,

I can't answer specifically about Cingular At&T, but I can tell you that the Roger's AT&T network in Canada uses the same GSM 3G protocol and frequency range. I have used an 8525 with WM5 and WM6 and used Skype with no problems where I had a moderate or better 3G signal. I tried it with and EDGE signal and it was too choppy to make it usable IMHO.

MM

I appreciate the reply. I was just in Edmonton, Canada about a month ago, and I was using Roger's network with no problem with my Softbank phone. I had no issues in terms of making or receiving calls, I would assume it would be the same with their 3G data, I appreciate the response. I'll most likely be switching to Cingular soon, I'm out of contract with Tmobile and I was already considering the switch anyways.

Edmonton was a nice change of pace from Houston, I had a great time and people were very friendly. Beautiful country by the way, it was the first time I actually seen snow, yes I was bread in the Houston heat for most of my life.

[Mad Medik]

It's good to hear my western friends were hospitable. Ottawa and Washington have had a few differences over the past decade, so it's always good to hear that it hasn't affected the general public's sence of decency and good-will. Glad you had the chance to see the snow too, although, most of us are usually happy to see it go in March... I've had the pleasure of visiting a number of the States, including some in the south, but haven't had the pleasure of visiting the Lone Star State as yet but hopefully I'll get there someday to see y'all.

Almost forgot. Take care, eh... ;)

[Acuum2]

+ Can be substituted by 2 x 0
i.e. +44 = 0044


My feature lists for skype are TEXT MESSAGES!
i can send from my computer with my skype out credit why no the mobile client, to text my sister costs me £50 on my contract, but only 7 on skype!!


can't be that hard to implement it they got the text chat working properly it seems now!

[layer1]

Does Skype still use all the available memory when running?

[sinmae]

BTW, you said, that this is a new version of skype???

what about this -

Version: 2.2.0.20 Release date: December 19, 2006 - I using this version since Skype corp release it... :D

[Wam7]

The original post is from the 15th December 2006! :) I am using Skype now as I type. :)

[sinmae]

oooo, I must apologize, I did not look at date of the 1st entry. sorry about that :o . I downloading new threads throught RSS and I thought it is a new one.

The original post is from the 15th December 2006! :) I am using Skype now as I type. :)

[UndeadDevil]

Just got a T-Mobile Verio II and Skype crashes when making or receiving a call. This happens on WiFi and HSDPA. Is there any reason for the crash? Anything I could try to get it working?

[layer1]

Just tossing an update out there.

- Skype still swallows nearly all available memory.
- No functionality for video call.
- By default after install, uses speaker phone.
- Would not work by default with Bluetooth headset.

Still far from perfect. IMO, nothing has changes on the lastest Release or Beta since the last release.

Hope this helps and please correct me if I wrong on something.