Today, Skype has just released the beta version of their upcoming app for Symbian mobile phone devices. The app that is announced by Skype is named as Skype for Symbian.
This beta version of Skype for Symbian currently supports more than 15 different Nokia handsets. This app will be compatible with more Symbian handsets when the final version release.
Skype for Symbian runs by using 3G or WiFi data connection. It is recommended that you have an unlimited data plan when using 3G connection. This app should need to be installed on phone memory. Installation on memory card is not recommended and it may result in launch failure or slow performance.
Features of Skype for Symbian
Below are some of the features of Skype for Symbian
- Free Skype-to-Skype calling
- Call phones with Skype credits or subscription
- Receive calls on your Online Number
- Instant Messaging
- Group conversations
- File sending and receiving
Supported Symbian mobile phone devices
Currently this beta version of Skype for Symbian supports following mobile phone devices
Symbian S60 Feature Pack 1 devices
- Nokia E71
- Nokia E63
- Nokia E66
- Nokia N82
- Nokia E51
- Nokia N95
- Nokia N95 8GB
- Nokia N81
- Nokia N81 8GB
- Nokia E90
Symbian S60 Feature Pack 2 devices
- Nokia N96
- Nokia N85
- Nokia 5320
- Nokia 6210 Navigator
- Nokia 6210 Classic
- Nokia N78
- Nokia N79
Recommended installation methods
Below are some recommended installation methods
- Via sending application sis file to phone via Bluetooth
- Over-The-Air (OTA)
- Via Nokia PC Suite
This is a beta release of Skype for Symbian, which means that the quality is not up to the usual high standards.
Download Skype for Symbian
You can download Skype for Symbian from the direct-download link given below
Download Skype for Symbian S60 Feature Pack 1 devices
Download Skype for Symbian S60 Feature Pack 2 devices
Update 1: Final version of Skype for Symbian phones is released and available for download, to know more about it click here