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Skype has finally released its beta mobile client for Java-enabled handsets.

The new application offers skype chat, as well as voice calls, which use your cellular network instead of VoIP, but end up much cheaper when you make international calls. Use your regular plan minutes to call abroad for just $10 per month.

To download the application, go to http://www.skype.

Skype announced a new unlimited plan allowing for unlimited international calls from the U.S.

The plan costs $9.95 a month and offers unlimited calling to 34 countries, including most of Europe, plus Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Malaysia. However, this refers to land line numbers; unlimited calls to cell phones take effect only if you dial U.

A couple of days ago Panasonic has introduced the KX-WP800, its first Skype phone.

The handset has its own access point and doesn't need a PC to enter Skype. FON access points are also supported.

Here's a fresh rumor for you: apparently, Google intends to purchase Skype from eBay.

Cool! Just imagine having Skype as a Google service integrated in the company's new Android OS !

As we said before, it is just a rumor, so don't get too exited.

Today the new Skype 3 Skypephone will be available for purchase in the UK for £49.99.

3 Skypephone is a stylish mobile phone that has been developed in partnership with the mobile operator 3. It calls, texts and takes pictures.

You can use it like an ordinary mobile and also make free Skype-to-Skype calls and send instant messages while you're on the move.

Skype in association with Three Mobile will soon release its own branded handset that will use Skype servers to make long-distance and international calls.

The phone will support 3G connectivity and, unfortunately, will only be available in the UK, Italy, Hong Kong and Australia, with no word on the U.

SHAPE Services brings Skype to Apple’s iPhone. It is basically a Safari web application which allows users to access Skype from the handset and is fully compatible with the iPhone's touch-screen.

You can get it now at SkypeforiPhone.com.

Skype software is now compatible with the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet, allowing you to make free voice and video calls and send instant messages to other Skype users, or to call cheaper on mobile or landline phones from anywhere there is Wi-Fi connection available.

Skype support for Nokia N800 is included in the latest OS feature upgrade, which also comes with Adobe Flash 9 browser plug-in, support for large capacity memory cards and other useful improvements.

The collaboration builds on the familiarity and richness of desktop Skype and makes it mobile. The Nokia N800's small size and easy wireless connectivity frees Skype users from their desktop, allowing Skype conversations to take place anywhere, as long as there is an available wireless Internet connection. Packed with features such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth phone connectivity, hands-free properties, webcam, media support and messenger keyboard, the Nokia N800 makes Skype conversations captivating experience at home, at work and on the move.