This is cool news and so far looks very slick on the E61. It’s a java .jad file install which is not my favorite type of app, but it works and actually looks quite nice on the Nokia. I have not tried making a Skype call yet… IM services are all present and you can even sign in on multiple accounts with the same service – a first as far as I can tell for mobile phones. IM+ and AgileMessenger are both nice, but neither allowed this feature.
EQO today announced a new version of its EQO Mobile software, and this is a big rev, letting you send and receive instant messages from your cellphone. Now you can use IM services including AOL AIM, ICQ, GoogleTalk, Yahoo! IM, MSN Messenger, Jabber and Skype, from just about any cellphone. [[Gizmodo]
I have tried Skype calling using EQO. It works fine.
However, there is one thing that I don’t like from EQO. We still need a PC to initiate conference call. The PC contacts the our number and the destinated number. If the PC crashes, then we won’t be able to make phone call using skype.
I hear you on having to leave the computer on which is definitely beat. I’ve tried iSkoot – though did not make any skype calls… seems to be a Skype Proxy – but only for Skype. If it handled all the IM stuff it would be an ideal solution.
Just installed, seems a good application. it is 1am right now all my skype contact are off line. i’ll try skype tomorrow.