Well, if you want to use Skype without your computer, you're in the right place :)
Today I've reinstalled Skype's official Java application for mobile phones and find out that after my last post about it, the Beta version has been updated and the number of supported handsets has been increased.
If you remember, last time to run Skype's new application on my Sony Ericsson P1i, I had to install the version for Sony Ericsson W850i, because there was no P1i or other UIQ3 devices in the list of compatible phones. Well, in this update, there is still no compatible version for my smartphone, but now at least we have it for a couple UIQ3 devices, for Sony Ericsson G700 and G900 and it's the most approximate version for me.
So I've installed one for G900 and it works very well, unfortunately this version for touchscreen phone has no touchscreen capabilities on my P1i (Or maybe it's not working on G900 too? G900 or G700 owners, can you please comment about this?) except of the touch softkays, which is quite enough for me :)
The software is still free and now it works on almost 100 handsets.
Skype Limited offers its application for Sony Ericsson users who has: C702, C902, G502, G700, G900, K550, K610, K660, K750i, K770, K800i, K810, S500, T650, T700, TM506, W200, W300i, W350, W380, W550, W580, W610, W660i, W710, W760, W810i, W830i, W850i, W880i, W890, W902, W910, W980, Z310a, Z525a, Z550a, Z610, Z750a, Z770.
So, who wants to use Skype without its computer, please hit the link and download Skype.
But looks like it was the first and last Windows Mobile based smartphone made by HTC for Sony Ericsson.
According to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report, Sony Ericsson's partnership with HTC will come to an end when the current production of Xperia X1 handsets completes its business circle. But of course that doesn't mean that there isn't going to be the next Windows Mobile based smartphone from Sony Ericsson, looks like Sony Ericsson plans to outsource it to Taiwan-based Mobinnova, a handset maker under Foxconn Electronics.
Well, for now this information is not confirmed officially, but in a fact, this situation was pretty possible, after the release of the HTC HD (BTW, brilliant smartphone), HTC has become primary competitor of the Sony Ericsson on a market...
Indian developers are offered an exclusive award and recognition program through Sony Ericsson Developer World activities in India. Winners qualify for a 100-day mentorship to be groomed to work closely with Sony Ericsson and become a Sony Ericsson Certified Developer.
There are two award categories: "Best Application" and "Best Application Idea", with entry open for 45 days until January 10, 2009.
The winners from the two categories, six in total, will qualify for the 100-day mentor program and move onwards to becoming a Sony Ericsson Certified Developer.
Submitting entries also means Indian developers become registered Community members of global Sony Ericsson Developer World, enabling you to enjoy the benefits of free technical support by participating in the discussion forums and wikis.
Submissions are open through a new web site until January 10, 2009.
Do you remember Sony Ericsson's old accessory Camera Phone Kit IPK-100? Well, looks like Sony Ericsson just has updated it...
The name of the new phone tripod is Sony Ericsson IM502 and actually, there is not so much to talk about, more interesting thing is its naming, nomenclature... If we'll be based on SEMC Blog, its naming is a good example of the new nomenclature of upcoming Sony Ericsson accessories.
Well, looks like IM502 will be the first accessory for 2009 with new nomenclature...
KDDI au's CDMA based lineup has been expanded with Sony Ericsson's cute little creature from Walkman family - Sony Ericsson Xmini.
Membership of the Open Handset Alliance will complement the company’s existing Open OS strategy which is based on the Symbian and Windows Mobile platforms.“Sony Ericsson is excited to announce its membership of the Open Handset Alliance and confirm its intention to develop a handset based on the Android platform,” said Rikko Sakaguchi, CVP and head of Creation and Development at Sony Ericsson. “We believe Sony Ericsson can bring a wealth of experience in making consumer focused multimedia handsets with new user experience to the Alliance drawing on the successes of the Walkman and Cyber-shot sub-brands. Sony Ericsson is a strong supporter of open operating systems and we believe the Open Handset Alliance offers an exciting opportunity for a new and unique user experience only Sony Ericsson can deliver.”