The Skype app for the iPhone has recently been updated to version 1.1 and along with the new version number we now have support for SMS messages, voicemail as well as “improved dialing help when calling phones.” First up, I am really not sure what the “improved dialing” really entails, personally I have been able to dial just fine with the iPhone app in the past.
Moving on, the remaining updates while nice to see will really only benefit those who are paying for the use of the extra services. To begin with, the voicemail service will cost you either $6 for 3-months or $20 for 12-months. Personally, I just have my Skype account forward to my Google Voice account, of course that does require me to have an available Skype Credit, but as long as you use your Skype account at least once every 180 days the credit will never expire.
Additionally, the 1.1 update also brings the ability to send SMS messages. Yes, I send send SMS messages because while you will be able to send messages, you will not be able to receive SMS messages. Talk about a one-way street.
Finally, the update has also added support for a variety of languages.
June 30th, 2009 at 11:17 am
“Additionally, the 1.1 update also brings the ability to send SMS messages. Yes, I send send SMS messages because while you will be able to send messages, you will not be able to receive SMS messages.” Fine, however how does one send SMS messages? I also have the app 1.1 and I cannot find a way of doing so! Have seen some screen shots of an SMS button on the web, but that was it though… Confused.
June 30th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Does the new 1.1 still work with Cydia and voipover3g?
July 1st, 2009 at 10:29 am
@Elias:
Yes the new version seems to work just fine with VoIPover3G.