Free Skype to Skype calls – now on your Nokia handset

Nokia & Skype have announced that Skype’s VOIP software is now available for the Symbian operating system.

“What can it do?”

Now you can make Skype to Skype calls, send and receive messages, share images and video files (via data connection). Users will also be able to receive calls (to an existing Skype number), import your contacts directly from your phone address book into the Skype app and see when other Skype users are online.

Symbian for Skype will work over a 3G data connection as well as a Wi-Fi connection, providing your handset supports Wi-Fi.

“Which handsets are compatible?”

A bunch of Nokia handsets are compatible, including (but not limited to):

• Nokia E-Series – E63, E71, E72, E90
• Nokia N-Series – N79, N78, N81, N95, N96, N97
• Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
• 6210 Navigator

Further down the track Skype plans on extending the Skype client to other Symbian platforms (Sony Ericsson) as well as for Blackberry and Android platforms.

“Where Do I Get it?”

You can download the Skype app through the Nokia Ovi Store.

Nokia’s SVP for smartphones, Jo Harlow said

“Symbian is enabling us to bring smartphones to more and more people and ensures scale for our solutions and compelling services, such as Skype. We’re seeing around 1.5 million downloads a day through Ovi Store now and believe that the Skype client for Nokia smartphones increases the amount of downloads further.”

If you’d like more information, check out the Nokia or Skype sites.

Mini laptop launched by Nokia

Already a somewhat crowded arena, the notebook market now has Nokia as a new player.

Only snippets of information have so far been released, but the little 2cm thin Nokia Booklet 3G will run Microsoft Windows, have a glass 10.1-inch HD display, connect at 3G/HSPA speeds, have WiFi and  bluetooth, feature A-GPS and Ovi Maps, a 12 hour battery life….

And sync seemlessly with your Nokia phone of course.  No doubt Nokia mobile phone fans might be a little excited.

It is expected to be properly unveiled in early September at the Nokia World 09.

Find out more for yourself below…

News Release: Nokia Conversations

Promo Video:

“What’s Nokia’s Comes with Music about?”

The Nokia music store was unveiled last year.

However, NOW – the music you download is unlimited for the period of your handset contract (should you have a “comes with music” compatible handset).  12 months, 18 months, whatever!

Once your contract expires you still get to keep all the music you’ve downloaded.

“What’s this going to cost me?”

With any “Comes with Music” handsets and you do not have to pay a subscription fee, you don’t have to pay download fees.  You can download them straight to your handset or to your computer and transfer.

Everything is yours for the taking, everything is yours to keep!”

I know what you’re thinking… “What the hell – how is this possible?”

Nokia have worked out “deals” with the big four and some independents so we have to pay nothing extra.

We?  Well, whoever has a compatable “Comes with Music” phone (and luckily, that’s heaps of handsets).

“How do I get on board?”

• Check out more info on the Nokia Comes with Music site
• Check out if your Nokia handset is compatible
• Do a software upgrade if needed (don’t forget to back up your contacts etc)
• Download the “Comes with Music” software
• Get downloading!

Cool, huh – for Nokia owners that is… maybe it’s time you bought one??

Time to upgrade your mobile phone

(And stock your wine cellar)

For a limited time, Virgin Mobile is offering a free $100 wine voucher when you order selected mobile phones and plans.

Yes you heard right, a $100 wine voucher!

Argh, two of my great loves combined (technology and um, culture).

“Quick – I want the free wine voucher.  What do I have to do?”

“Free Cheers”

To qualify for the $100 wine voucher, just pick one of these mobile phones:

Sony Ericsson W595

• $0 upfront on the $20 free to V cap
• $50 monthly credit
• pink available (blue sold out)

Nokia 6210 Navigator

• $0 upfront on the $30 free to V cap
• $140 monthly credit
• plus free car cradle

Nokia 6600 Fold

• $0 upfront on the $45 free to V cap
• $300 monthly credit
• clamshell / flip style

“Why Virgin Mobile?”

• Don’t forget that Virgin Mobile offers free voicemail and free to V calls and text (other Virgins)
• And of course it’s easy to switch across and you keep your own number.
• Oh, and did I mention if you buy online you get free delivery?

How much easier can it get?!

Check out these Virgin deals and other web specials here: Virgin Mobile Specials

Be Quick – not disappointed

Hurry!  This offer has to end 28 February.  That’s right, it’s only available for a few more days.

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Some Virgin legals:

You must be 18 years and over to take advantage of this offer or purchase from The Wine Room. Only available on the advertised phone/Cap plans. Upgrades excluded.