DISQUS

stanevski · 2 years ago

Have you tried "Fring" (www.fring.com)

zach · 2 years ago

Of course! I even review it on this site on January 30. :)

stanevski · 2 years ago

Oh, I see...
Great job.

zach · 2 years ago

Thanks stanevski! :) Both are great apps and I use them each regularly in different situations. iSkoot is great for when I'm driving or out of WLAN range and fring is great when I'm stationary with WLAN access. Maybe some time in the future we'll see one app with both capabilities!

Kappy · 2 years ago

I really like that dark theme, what's it called and where can I download it?

-Kap

zach · 2 years ago

Thanks Kap, The theme is called Black Mosaic and you can check it out here

Derek · 2 years ago

So I'm confused, are Skype calls initiated and completed over a data connection?

zach · 2 years ago

No problem Derek. With iSkoot, Skype calls are actually completed over GSM voice rather than data. iSkoot uses your data connection only to monitor the online status of your contacts. When you choose to call one (or when someone calls you) the call is connected over standard voice.

If you're looking for an app that let's you make and receive Skype calls (and chat) over a data connection, check out my review of fring and my update of that review.

Alexei · 2 years ago

Hi! love ur site! its packed with useful tips and tricks. now i love my phone even more! i like the theme shown in this particular entry. where can i get it?

zach · 2 years ago

Thanks for the kind words Alexi and I'm really glad that you like the site!

The theme pictured in this review is called Black Mosaic.

Aslam · 1 year ago

Hi Zach, excellent reviews and yes I use both fring and Iskoot accordingly based on my movement.. However I cannot receive calls on iSkoot even though I have set to receive calls and inserted an incoming number. Callers get a busy signal or not available tone. Please comment

Zach · 1 year ago

Hey Aslam, and thanks for the kind words. Unfortunately I can't really answer your question because I admittedly ditched iSkoot a while ago. I liked it and from what I hear the new version is nice, but I do most of my mobile Skyping with the N800. When I do need Skype on my N95, I opt for fring these days.

Marcio Brasil · 1 year ago

I would like to know if i pay when i call my skype contacs