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skype_logo.pngTonight out at the "ShowStoppers" event at MacWorld in San Francisco, Skype announced the new 2.8 Beta for Mac OS X. The new version will apparently be available for download tomorrow, January 6, 2009, from Skype's website. [NOTE: I will update this post with the download link when it becomes available.]

Continuing Skype's rather fragmented product strategy, they have rolled out some new features in this 2.8 beta release that will at least stop us Mac users from whining about Windows users always getting the good stuff first. Here's the quick list of what Skype notes is in this release:

* Skype Access
* Screen Sharing
* Improved chat management: ability to sort chats in the drawer and set priorities to chats
* Quick Add: much easier to add people to chats
* Mood message chat: mood message updates from your friends as chat messages
* Large avatars: 256x256 pixels
* Hidden avatars in incoming contact requests
* Ability to add your own notes to contacts

Courtesy of Skype's PR team, I've had a chance to play with the 2.8 beta for a couple of weeks and have these thoughts below...

... (04:54:54 PM)
http://www.disruptivetelephony.com/2009/01/skype-28-beta-for-mac-os-x-provid es-screen-sharing-wifi-access-chat-features-and-twitter-like-mood-messages.h tml

From: Sue Huss [mailto:sue.huss@comunicano.com]
Sent: Tuesday, 6 January, 2009 10:08 AM To: jan@skypejournal.com Subject: TRUPHONE INTRODUCES SKYPE CALLING AND INSTANT MESSAGING TO iPHONE AND iPOD TOUCH APPLICATIONS

Dear Jan, Truphone is keeping with their tradition of innovation and kicking off the new year with a new Skype feature that will allow iPhone and iPod Touch users to make calls and instant message other Skype users. All you need is a Truphone account. Two press releases appear below with the details.

This new feature goes live to consumers the week of Jan. 12, but we want you to give it a try now. If you have an iPhone or iTouch and a Truphone account, simply provide me (sue.huss@comunicano.com) with your name, the name of your media outlet or blog, email address and Truphone ID. A representative from Truphone will send you the log in details. If you don't have a Truphone account and want to try out the Skype feature, simply download the iPhone or iPod Touch application from the Apple Store and send me the contact details I requested above. We look forward to hearing what you think about the Skype feature.

I am also happy to provide further information or schedule a briefing with CEO Geraldine Wilson.

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TRUPHONE INTRODUCES SKYPE CALLING AND INSTANT MESSAGING TO iPHONE AND iPOD TOUCH APPLICATIONS

London and San Francisco-Jan. 6, 2009-Truphone today debuted the ability to make and receive SkypeT calls and instant messaging (IM) to the entire Skype user base from its iPhoneT and iPod touchT applications. The service is scheduled to be available to all customers during the week of Jan. 12.

The introduction was made at "ShowStoppers @ Macworld 2009" and will be showcased at the Truphone stand (#3228) at Macworld for the remainder of the week.

This represents one more step toward making Truphone the open "all-in-one conversations hub" for iPhone and iPod touch users.
Truphone customers on both Apple devices can now reach their Skype friends via their Skype IDs. This further expands the universe of people with whom Truphone customers can stay in touch.

Separately, Truphone also announced today the availability of well-known instant-messaging services using the Truphone application on the iPod touchT and the iPhoneT.

"The introduction of Skype calling and instant messaging represents yet another breakthrough for Truphone," said Geraldine Wilson, Truphone CEO. "What this means for Truphone's customers is that they can now call or message all their Skype friends using their iPhone or iPod touch. This allows iPhone and iPod touch users to have a choice in how they stay in touch with friends and colleagues around the world-all within the one application."

Truphone-to-Skype communications are free over the Internet, and iPhone users can also place and receive Skype calls and messages when not in a Wi-Fi-accessible location for the cost of a local call*, using the Truphone Anywhere feature.

* Operator roaming charges will apply if users are abroad.

# # #

Screenshots (available on Truphone Web site: http://truphone.blogspot.com/) . Skype calling using Truphone for iPhone/Truphone for iPod touch . Instant messaging using Truphone for iPhone/Truphone for iPod touch

Notes to editors 1. Skype reports more than 300 million downloads of its software. Typically, upwards of 13 million users may be online at any one time. 2. Both Truphone for iPhone and Truphone for iPod touch are free to download from the App Store. Neither application has any rental, subscription or other hidden charges. 3. For current Truphone call rates, see www.truphone.com/pricing.
4. Making a Truphone call on an iPhone or iPod touch couldn't be simpler: Truphone displays a virtual keypad for dialling the number. 5. Wi-Fi hotspots are commonplace in offices, schools, campuses, at home, and even across entire town and city centres. Truphone uses the Wi-Fi connectivity of the iPhone/iPod touch to carry instant messages over the Internet to its destination.

Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc, registered in the United States and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. Skype is a registered trademark of Skype Limited. In the United States and/or other countries.Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Truphone is a trademark of Software Cellular Network Ltd. Skype and SkypeIn are trademarks of Skype Limited. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners.

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Tim Donnelly Smith Both Barrels Communications timds@bbcomms.co.uk +44 7978 800275

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TRUPHONE ADDS INSTANT MESSAGING AND TWITTER
TO ITS iPHONE AND iPOD TOUCH APPLICATIONS

London and San Francisco-Jan. 6, 2009-Truphone today introduced full two-way instant messaging over MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger and Google Talk on the iPod touchT and also announced that availability on the iPhoneT would begin the week of Jan. 12.

Customers can also make and receive voice calls on Google Talk; calling functionality will be added to MSN Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger in the coming weeks.

Truphone has also integrated Twitter into the TruFriends view so users can see what friends are talking about and post from within the Truphone application.

"We understand that customers increasingly want more integrated communications and like to switch between chat and voice," said Truphone CEO Geraldine Wilson. "With these new features, Truphone customers can now choose which mode of communications they want to use at any moment-all from within the one application. This represents another step towards making Truphone the open 'all-in-one conversations hub' for iPhone and iPod touch users."

The introduction was made at "ShowStoppers @ Macworld 2009" and will be showcased at the Truphone booth (#3228) at Macworld for the remainder of the week.

Separately, Truphone also announced today the introduction of Skype calling and instant messaging when using the Truphone application on the iPhone and iPod touch.

Customers of Truphone for both the iPhone and iPod touch can now very simply import all their contacts from these accounts to Truphone and chat with them from the Truphone interface. The Truphone client on both devices shows who is online with its built-in presence functionality.

Instant messages are always free of charge to send and receive when in a Wi-Fi environment. iPhone users can also instant message when out of Wi-Fi range; data charges will be covered in the customers unlimited data package*. Truphone will also add the same functionality to other leading instant messaging services throughout the year.

* Operator roaming charges will apply when abroad and not using a Wi-Fi network.

# # #

Screenshots (available on Truphone Web site: http://truphone.blogspot.com/) . Instant messaging using Truphone for iPhone/Truphone for iPod touch

Notes to editors 6. Both Truphone for iPhone and Truphone for iPod touch are free to download from the App Store. Neither application has any rental, subscription or other hidden charges. 7. For current Truphone call rates, see www.truphone.com/pricing.
8. Making a Truphone call on an iPhone or iPod touch couldn't be simpler: Truphone displays a virtual keypad for dialling the number. 9. Wi-Fi hotspots are commonplace in offices, schools, campuses, at home, and even across entire town and city centres. Truphone uses the Wi-Fi connectivity of the iPhone/iPod touch to carry instant messages over the Internet to their destinations.

Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc, registered in the United States and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. Google Talk is a trademark of Google Inc. Google Talk is not a telephony service and cannot be used for emergency dialling. Microsoft and Windows Live are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Yahoo and Yahoo Messenger are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Yahoo Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Truphone is a trademark of Software Cellular Network Ltd. Skype and SkypeIn are trademarks of Skype Limited. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners.

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They call this problaby good email-marketing. I call it simple bullshit marketing, thriving on fear and the popular topic of "the economic crisis".
The money is stuck on one side anyways. Every smart capatilist who knows about these kind of fluctuations has stashed away their money in safe place.
Heads will still roll, yeah but the poor won't get richer, because some richies loose SOME money...

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Lately with having plugins for wordpress, typepad.com and flickr.com built into my www.snagit.com (still following?) this is really cool stuff. Any screendump with annotated arrows and callouts can very swiftly get online. I actually stopped blogging about the Skype thing. Almost everything was said, or certainly enough from my side. So we'll just continue with small stuff.

http://mapcenter.cgpsmapper.com/catalogue.php

" It’s been a while since we updated our Privacy Policy. We’ve made a few changes that allow us to provide you with new products. It also clarifies how your information is shared with our group companies, partners, service providers and law enforcement agencies. These changes are effective immediately for new users and on December 17, 2008 for existing users."

source xmas 2009 email from Skype.

I'll be reading what is in that privacy Policy. Maybe somebody should now make a plugin PGP for Skype. I would love to see a posting by Josh Silverman on this matter, nicely announcing it in their blog.

Let it be clearly documented what this actually means.

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From: Gizmo5 [mailto:tryitnow@gizmo5.com]
Sent: Wednesday, 24 December, 2008 3:40 AM To: cmd@webtown.com.my Subject: New Service for your Nokia Phone: Friends & Coworkers call you for FREE from any web browser!

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New Service for your Nokia Phone: Friends & Coworkers call you for FREE from any web browser!

Friends & coworkers can call you for free using www.CallNokia.com

screenshot

There is no download and it works on any computer (Mac/Win/Lin) with a web browser.

Make a test call by calling +1 800 555 8355 or type in "TellMe"
Then speak a category or use the keypad to type the first three letters of the category selected.

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My wife bought one and it's working fine. Of course it's not that raffined as the Ipod Nano, but it works nicely as an MP3 Player.

You can find some pictures of it here.

It strikes me that the don't put their trophy on the frontpage of their website... at www.skyblue.com.my

“ Internet and phone communications between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia have been seriously disrupted after submarine cables were severed. It is thought the FLAG FEA, SMW4, and SMW3 lines, near the Alexandria cable station in Egypt, have all been cut. A fault was also reported on the GO submarine cable 130km off Sicily.

Experts warned that it may be days before the fault is fixed and said the knock on effect could have serious repercussions on regional economies.” http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7792688.stm

My current 1.2 mbps line only costs 89 RM per month. The speed I get is huge as compared to streamyx at the same price... Hence, I wanted more speed and more DL/UL capacity.

So I wondered (since we can pay over the phone with a creditcard) if I could upgrade my line to 2.4 GB but that seems not to be possible over the phone. Note that I am already a customer. The solution by the agent on the phone suggested is to drive (half day waste of time if you ask me) to the P1 office somewhere in Petaling Jaya, sign the piece of paper there and repeat the credit card number.

In my opinion that is the way to loose customers. Normally it would be very easy to send a fax (maybe they don't know www.efax.com there yet ?) ask for a signature, let the payment come in and then deliver the modem or let the customer pick it up in the city somewhere or at a local dealer.

But instead they prefer to send a guy on a motorcycle carrying a bunch of paper (1st signup they actually did that) to an office 20km away, then let the customer sign, the drive back 20 another 20 km.

So far the advantages of faxes and usage of for example PDF.

I wonder what kind or relevance such money wasting procedures have. I am still waiting (already gave my creditcard details twice) over the phone and I still don't have an answer.

They will probably keep their leg stiff instead of upgrading my line.

What kind of advantages does such a marketing have ? In my opinion none. Not making it easy for customers to upgrade and ask people (your own staff including) to run around with document while they can be faxed (faster, better, cheaper) is a waste of (my) time, resources and mind you : I am still not upgrade.

What geniusses have put such procedures in place ?

At that level for sure. One day not linking in VoIP, will be the same like putting a web-browser in the market that only goes to websites that are compatible with that browser.

VoIP, IM should be linked and interconnected. Gizmo, Yahoo, MSN can already talk to eachother. Skype is in the corner.

It's stupid, it's problably a management, marketing decision. When in a IM/ internet company the decision are made by the financials and marketeers only, then not much innovation will occur... The techies should be the ones driving the technology. The others can just finance and market it.

After all a techie is not running the accounting or marketing, right ?

Point is that Skype is not linked to any other IM. That kind of protectionism will lead to isolation.

It won't lead to bigger user numbers.

Maybe it's already to late.

Skype 2.5 Beta for Windows Mobile will work on all Smartphones and Pocket PC handsets. You can download it directly to your phone and install it, or you can save it to your PC and transfer it on to your Windows Mobile device for installation.

The application is compatible with either Windows Mobile Professional or Windows Mobile Standard devices. Users will require a minimum of 12MB of free storage memory on your device to install Skype or 6MB free if installing from a memory card.

Click here  to get instructions and download the application.

~ Obama May Keep CIA Chief

Michael Hayden, a major player in the Bush administration'

wiretapping program, may stay on as head of the CIA under Obama.

http://blog.wired.com/defense/2008/12/us-news-says-th.html

~ Panel to Call for Review of Wiretapping Scholar The House Select Intelligence Oversight Panel plans to ask the NSA to open a formal investigation into whether NSA wiretaps were improperly used in the trial of Ali al-Timimi.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/08/washington/08nsa.html

* Internet Censors Must Be Accountable for What They Break Internet filtering often leads to unintended consequences, especially when it comes to user-generated content.

http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2008/12/internet-censors-must-be-accountable-things-they-b

What I do get is boring marketing emails from Hutchison...

source email with re-direct to this page.

They say that "Curiosity pays off. You’re one of the first to know about the new exclusive INQ¹. Use Facebook® on your mobile like never before, with alerts and more direct to the palm of your hand. See who’s on Skype, Facebook® or Windows Live™ Messenger anytime straight from your contacts list. INQ¹ is certainly alive with your social life. "

no hardware sample, no hands on report here. I suggest we all chew a bit on the marketing.

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Nothing caught your eye? Well if you really don't like the look of what we've got to offer,
        you can unsubscribe here. 

Offer available until 31st December 2008 direct from 3 to Pay As You Go customers purchasing an INQ phone or to new approved customers registering on an 18 month minimum contract INQ1 plan with free INQ phone, while customer remains on promoted plan. Inclusive calls/texts are calls from UK to standard UK landlines beginning 01, 02, 03 and UK mobiles and texts sent in the UK to standard UK mobiles. NTS calls excluded from bundle - maximum cost of NTS calls (beginning 08) is 15p connection plus 15p per min. three.co.uk/nts
             
For Pay Monthly customers: unlimited 3 to 3 UK voice calls only; unlimited UK texts to standard UK mobiles; unlimited internet and Facebook access is Internet Max add-on (1GB) - phone browsing only, your data usage does not include using your phone as a modem; For Pay As You Go unlimited Facebook and internet access subject to customers converting a top-up to Internet Add-on
        (valid for 30 days from date of activation).
       
Facebook is a trademark of Facebook, Inc.;Free messages are for Yahoo! Messenger & Windows Live Messenger; Free Skype calls & message are for Skype calls are Skype calls & messages sent from the UK, for Pay As You Go Customers all are valid for 90 days from activating a top-up; All unlimited offers are subject to fair use policy.
       
        Free 1GB memory card and Print (determined by 3)while stocks last.  Handset subject to availability.   
If the phone is returned or exchanged for any reason the memory card and print must also be returned with packaging. If not the customer could be liable for the cost of the memory card and print. Offer must be mentioned at the time of purchase and cannot be in conjunction with any offer. Service limitations and terms apply. See instore or three.co.uk"

Looks interesting this google friend connect service. Everything is going to be pro-actively linked, if not already... I wonder about privacy and security issues...

"This service lets webmasters add social features to their sites by simply copying and pasting a few snippets of code - no advanced coding or technical background required.

Friend Connect makes it easy for users to sign in to a website, share a bit about themselves through a personal profile, discover other people with similar interests, invite their contacts, and interact with friends, all through their existing account from Google, Yahoo, AOL, or OpenID.

Users can choose to to either establish a new profile or use profiles and friend sources from other social networks that have opened up their services, like Plaxo and Orkut.

Google's been working with a handful of website owners, social networks, and application developers to improve Friend Connect's speed and scalability, ease of use, and customization capabilities. They've also expanded the features available to users with more integrated profiles and new ways to discuss and share content, like including YouTube videos in comments.

Websites that use Friend Connect become OpenSocial containers, capable of running applications created by the OpenSocial developer community." source.

Click here  for more.

I  haven't see anyone build anything publicly for the skype API in a few years effectively. Is the developer program totally dead ?

The official announcement is here. 

eBay gains great popularity in UK

" YTLE ties up with Cisco on a strategic collaboration to establish a WiMAX CORE Network in Malaysia YTLE and Cisco will create a WiMAX centre of excellence to become a world destination for WiMAX technology development

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"We have chosen Cisco because of its proven expertise and leadership globally in IP CORE network technology and experience in setting up PNOC. We need a technology partner that can enable a fast and efficient WiMAX CORE Network establishment. Cisco has proven it with their innovative and leading-edge IP Technology solution. Together with Cisco, YTLE will create a WiMAX centre of excellence in Malaysia to become a world destination for WiMAX technology development," said YBhg. Tan Sri (Dr) Francis Yeoh, Executive Chairman and Managing Director, YTL e-Solutions Berhad.

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Kuala Lumpur 27 Nov 2008

YTL e-Solutions Berhad (YTLE), a subsidiary of YTL Corporation Berhad, today signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Cisco Systems (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Cisco) to establish its WiMAX CORE network in Peninsular Malaysia.

Under the agreement, Cisco will build and integrate YTLE's WiMAX CORE network which includes IP CORE, Operating Support Systems, Billing Systems, Proactive Network Operating Centre (PNOC), and IOT labs. The business relationship is in line with YTLE's goal to provide mobile internet services nationwide.

"We have chosen Cisco because of its proven expertise and leadership globally in IP CORE network technology and experience in setting up PNOC. We need a technology partner that can enable a fast and efficient WiMAX CORE Network establishment. Cisco has proven it with their innovative and leading-edge IP Technology solution" said YBhg. Tan Sri (Dr) Francis Yeoh, Executive Chairman and Managing Director, YTL e-Solutions Berhad.

"Together with Cisco, YTLE will create a WiMAX centre of excellence in Malaysia to become a world destination for WiMAX technology development." Tan Sri Francis added, "I encourage all of you to start imagining the soon-reality of Mobile Internet Anywhere, Anytime and Anyhow."

According to Wim Elfrink, Executive Vice President, Cisco Services & Chief Globalization Officer, "This project model is a first for Cisco around the world, and exemplifies how Cisco is evolving its business models to accelerate customer innovation and momentum."

YTLE plans to deliver affordable WiMAX packages with fast, wide coverage and always-connected mobile internet services that will cater to and complement the personal and business communication needs of consumers as well as the enterprise community.

Upon the nationwide commercial service launch in 2009, Malaysians in both urban and rural areas will be able to simultaneously enjoy converged services - mobile voice, data and video with full mobility using personal WiMAX mobile devices over the YTLE's WiMAX network.

About Cisco

Cisco, (NASDAQ: CSCO), is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com. Cisco products are supplied in Malaysia by Cisco Systems International, BV.

About YTLE 

YTL e-Solutions Berhad (YTLE) is listed on the Mesdaq Market of the Bursa Malaysia. Through its subsidiary, Y-Max Networks Sdn Bhd, it holds a Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) licence for a 2.3 GHz wireless broadband access spectrum, which was awarded by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to roll out a nationwide WiMAX network in Peninsular Malaysia.

Speech by Tan Sri (Dr) Francis Yeoh CBE

 Mr. Wim Elfrink, EVP of Cisco Services & Chief Globalization Officer

 Honourable Guests

 Members of the Media

 Ladies and Gentlemen

In June of this year, YTL e-Solutions Berhad signed a strategic collaboration agreement with XOHM, a broadband business unit of Sprint Nextel. XOHM will bring its global expertise to Malaysia and support us in setting up our WiMAX ecosystem.

As you are fully aware, XOHM successfully launched its own WiMAX commercial service in Baltimore. The September 2008 launch has already created waves in the US, particularly for its excellent internet connectivity within Baltimore. XOHM is turning a promise into reality that we will soon have "Mobile Internet Anywhere, Anytime and Anyhow".

XOHM's network coverage will soon be extended to other major cities in the USA.

It is my pleasure to inform you, we are here today to witness another strategic collaboration agreement with a global leader within the Industry. Cisco will be supporting us in establishing our WiMAX CORE network in Malaysia which includes the components of IP CORE, Operating Support Systems, Billing Systems, IOT labs, and the design and operation of a state-of-the-art Proactive Network Operating Centre (PNOC).

Together with Cisco, we will realize our vision to create a WiMAX Centre of Excellence in Malaysia as well as to become a world destination for WiMAX technology development.

Cisco has proven expertise and leadership globally in IP CORE network technology. We need a reliable technology partner that can implement a fast and efficient WiMAX CORE network nationwide. I am most confident that Cisco can deliver this, especially with its innovative and leading-edge IP technology solutions.

Ladies and Gentlemen, we are building a nationwide WiMAX network that will provide extensive service coverage, which we will be launching next year. We would like you to start imagining the soon-reality of "Mobile Internet Anywhere, Anytime and Anyhow". YTLe will bring to you that reality.

YTLe will deliver affordable WiMAX packages with fast, wide-coverage, and always-connected mobile internet services that will cater to and complement the personal and business communications needs of consumers from all walks of life as well as the enterprise community.

Upon the full commercial launch of our network, Malaysians will be able to enjoy converged services: Mobile Voice, Data, and Video with full Mobility, all from the convenience of their personal mobile WiMAX devices, anywhere, anytime, anyhow.

After all, YTL Group's business philosophy has always been World Class Products and Services at Very Competitive Prices'

We firmly believe that our strong partnership with globally known business partners like CISCO will greatly spearhead our WiMAX initiative.

I am confident that together, we will be the driving force behind the Malaysian Government's effort to increase the broadband penetration rate, as well as to bridge the digital divide in Malaysia.

I thank the Lord for this wonderful opportunity to be a pioneer in this new age of Mobile Internet. I pray that the Lord will richly bless our collaboration.

Thank you and God bless all of you.

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