Native Skype Application Coming to iPhone

Usually we are not reporting about upcoming, not released yet, applications, but this one is special: the original native Skype for iPhone is coming! While already several third pary apps for iPhone offer some Skype functionality, they often are based on usage of 3rd party servers and proxies and simply do not offer some functions. Skype is a revolutionary voice over IP (VoIP) program that brought VoIP to masses thanks to usage of easy, Instant Messaging -like, user interface and excellent voice quality. Skype offers also I.M., video calling, file transfer and through plugins many other functions, including screen sharing. Skype was originally owned by a Swedish guy with headquarters in London, England and development (programming) division in Estonia (east EU). Later it was purchased by eBay (USA). For the first time Skype itself is confirming Skype for iPhone: Scott Durschlag, Skype's chief operating officer, said Skype's iPhone application is still under development. Engineers are still working on cutting the amount of power the application consumes, he said. Skype would not be the first iPhone program that makes use of Internet calling technology to save people from having to spend their cellular minutes. But when Apple started letting outside companies make programs for the iPhone, it barred voice-over-Internet applications from connecting to the cellular network, leaving them functional only when the user is in a Wi-Fi hot spot. To learn more, visit related article about Skype for iPhone. Source: Mobile Tech Addicts