BlackBerry has followed through on the release of Skype for the BlackBerry Z10. A leaked version dropped earlier, which the now official version looks to be the same version. If you have a BlackBerry Z10 with OS 10.1 loaded up, head over to BlackBerry World and get the Skype beta for BlackBerry Z10 here. »
When BlackBerry Live arrives in a few weeks, Z10 owners should be able to find Skype in BlackBerry World, and download it to their heart’s content. Skype, as many of you know, is the #1 video chatting platform in the world. The arrival of Skype for BlackBerry is a great step for BlackBerry as it is seen a selling-point for many smartphone users. I can personally attest to that too. There ... »
Skype has officially been launched for BlackBerry 10. Though, it is currently only a preview build, which is available for the BlackBerry Q10. However, if you’re like me and have a Dev Alpha C, you can still run the app. However, it’s no where near as fluid as on an actual Q10. You can see our original rundown of the Skype app for BlackBerry 10 with a video chat here. For the full walk... »
Skype is officially releasing for BlackBerry 10. However, it is currently only available for the BlackBerry Q10. Though, within two weeks, Skype will be available for the BlackBerry Z10. The BlackBerry 10 Skype app is an Android port. Although, BlackBerry worked closely with Microsoft to make Skype a more customized Android port. Hopefully Skype will do exceptionally well and it will push Microsof... »
I’m going to let you in on a little dirty secret. Yes, I have a confession to make. I haven’t entirely been a sole BlackBerry user. No, I have also been using an iPhone 4, 4S, 5, Samsung Galaxy S3, Note 2, and Lumia 920 over the course of the last few years. But not anymore. Not only did I want to get a feel for what those mobile platforms were like, but they had essential apps for my ... »
BlackBerry users have been giddy about the announcement of Skype coming to BlackBerry 10. Official word from Skype has revealed that it is an Android port. Now before get all worried, know that it is not all that bad. I’ve seen Skype on the Z10 and it looks amazing. Skype has been working very close with BlackBerry. How close? Enough to have the Android action bar look nearly identical to th... »
During the BlackBerry 10 launch event it was announced that Microsoft would be supporting BlackBerry 10. Yes, users of BlackBerry 10 will be getting Skype soon. Microsoft hasn’t given a firm date just yet. We’ll update you as soon as we find out more information. Are you psyched to know that BB10 will have Skype? »
Skype for BlackBerry has been quite a hot topic. The Microsoft-owned company hasn’t supported the BlackBerry PlayBook or legacy devices (except for select Verizon devices). If newly found icons within the latest BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha OS build is any indication, we may see Skype on BB10. It was rumored that Skype would not make its way onto BlackBerry 10 due to Microsoft bullying. Keep your... »
We recently had an opinion piece on BlackBerry 10 solving the app conundrum. While this may be true, BlackBerry 10 still has a chance of not getting all the apps expected. One thing we did mention would be Skype. Through some dickery on Microsoft’s part, all things are pointing to no Skype app on BlackBerry 10. Though, Microsoft could at anytime change their minds and bring it to the platfor... »
Let’s be real for a minute. What will soon become the legacy BlackBerry OS has served the platform well. Sure, there has been the dreaded black clock that has plagued every BlackBerry user. Though, the BlackBerry empire was successfully built upon that foundation. This can never be forgotten. The downfall of the BlackBerry OS was indeed the lack of apps that had garnered near cult-like follo... »
Looking to use Skype and make phone calls on your BlackBerry PlayBook? Taki is a cross-platform SIP softphone. Phone calls can be made over Wi-Fi or 4G LTE connection. Taki phone can be used with any SIP provider. If you don’t have a SIP account yet, please check out the list of recommended VoIP providers. For the best experience it is recommend to make phone calls with headphones attached to your... »
As reported from Mikel Calderon, a developer attending the BlackBerry 10 Jam Tour in Santa Clara, California, someone from Skype was apparently attending too. The Skype developer gave the usual “We’re always looking to expand to other platforms”, but Mikel believes they’ll begin working on a BB10 Skype client after today. Microsoft and RIM have been somewhat friends in the ... »
One of the main focal points for criticism towards BlackBerry is the lack of quality apps. Research In Motion has been doing a better job at securing relations with top development companies to get the high-profile apps on the BlackBerry platform. Sometimes persuasion with over 75 million subscribers just isn’t enough for some developers. An example we’ve seen this is with Netflix, as ... »
In the past year or so, some major companies have acted like there was a ‘BlackBerry plague’. Meaning, they have been reluctant or otherwise ignorant to bring their app to the BlackBerry platform. Three of the biggest contenders are Skype, Netflix, and Hulu. We’ve also seen Yahoo! and Starbucks pull their app support, which ended up causing a Starbucks boycott. Nonetheless, check... »
When the BlackBerry PlayBook first released, we discovered a website called imo that let you have multiple IM chats, including Skype. They have now created an app for BlackBerry devices, and are currently in public beta. With imo for BlackBerry, you can connect to all of your IM accounts including AIM, Gtalk, Skype, MSN Messenger, Yahoo!, Hyves, VKontakte and Jabber at once. The app is currently ... »
Looking to use Skype, Google Talk, Yahoo, MSN, and many more on your BlackBerry PlayBook? Unfortunately, either RIM or those companies aren’t interested in the timeliness for a native app. Enter IMO, an instant messenger webapp. With the latest PlayBook OS and update to Adobe Flash 10.3, it has enabled users to access these instant messaging programs through IMO. You can have your accounts o... »
If you’re a Skype user and a BlackBerry owner then it’s no news to you that in order to use Skype services from your BlackBerry you have to use third party apps that aren’t half as good as the official Skype app you see on other OS. If you try to access the Skype download page from your BlackBerry smartphone you will see a message saying Skype isn’t available for your phone... »
Skype Mobile for BlackBerry smartphones has been updated and is now at it’s version 1.4.0.7. Any BlackBerry users out there who still use this might wanna update now, though we do not know what has changed or if there are any new features since there was no change log released with the update. »
Looking for a new way to make free international calls using your BlackBerry? Rebtel has released their app for BlackBerry, which looks to target users of Skype. The Rebtel BlackBerry app runs in the background and connects all your international calls through Rebtel. You just call as usual from your regular BlackBerry dial pad or address book. You also get access to free calls and cheap internati... »
