Well pass the lord and praise the ammunition: Skype for iPhone now works over 3G, allowing you to make Skype calls – presumably long distance – without using your regular minutes. According to the latest update you can “Call using your 3G connection. Skype-to-Skype calls on 3G are free until at least end of August 2010, after which there will be a small monthly fee (operator charges for data will still apply).”
This extra fee sounds a little rough if you ask me. It’s not like Skype is doing anything special with the bits it’s transferring, right?
What’s New in Version 2.0.0
Upgrades / improvements include:
– Call using your 3G connection. Skype-to-Skype calls on 3G are free until at least end of August 2010, after which there will be a small monthly fee (operator charges for data will still apply).
– Near CD-quality sound for Skype-to-Skype calls using wideband audio (SILK codec) on iPhone 3GS and 2nd generation iPod touch.
– Enhanced call quality indicator.
– Improved start-up time.
– Fast access to the dial pad from iPhone home screen.