Tech Brief: Skype to Bring Bluetooth Support to iPhone App?

by Jesse Kirdahy-Scalia (Staff), Sep-25-09

With the release of iPhone OS 3.1, Apple has provided app developers with APIs to allow audio recording via connected bluetooth hardware devices, making it possible for developers to take advantage of bluetooth headsets for voice communication. Does this mean Skype's iPhone app will soon support bluetooth?

Skype for iPhone, Now with 90% Less Suck!

by Jesse Kirdahy-Scalia (Staff), Apr-24-09

With a few UI tweaks and fixes, the newest version of the Skype application for iPhone and iPod Touch is worth downloading. Users can save more than $50/month by utilizing Skype's unlimited calling plans, but are the application and service reliable enough to substitute for your mobile minutes?