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From: Maurice Winn	2/14/2006 4:17:01 PM
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andyabramson.blogs.com <Skype will announce today that they have updated their Pocket PC software to 2.0. This obviously points to more efforts in the Fixed Mobile Convergence sector that I l have been high on for some time But despite the way it looks there are some glaring things it doesn't do. 1. The Skype in number is not the mobile number. This means two numbers to give out 2. If not in WiFi mode Skype In goes to Skype voicemail. That means user have two voicemails to check, not one. This makes zero sense to me. 3. It does appear to offer call forwarding from Skype in to a mobile number just as Skype does, but depending on mobile provider this may be costly to the user, as mobile minutes are not free in the USA, and you pay for Skype Out minutes too. Besides you ytill have to pay your mobile plan anyway Skype really needs a single number solution which means cooperation with a mobile carrier and convergence network infrastructure. Though they have announced those deals with Hutchinson's 3 in some countries, it's not a seamless handover like Boingo is rolling out here in the USA without Skype via a GSM carrier. Here are some of the highlights of Skype's new offering: Skype for Pocket PC 2.0 (prior release was v1.1) enhances voice quality and the number of devices supported by including Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC, more languages and 240x240 screens. Other key features and benefits include: Skype to Skype and SkypeOut calls Instant messaging Presence, including: Online, offline, away, call forwarding, device not connected Automatic synchronization of your Skype contact list between device and desktop Voicemail Making SkypeOut calls directly from the device phone book Simplified contact search Authorizing buddy requests and adding new contacts ... continued..> Mqurice

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