SkypeKit now available for Mac and Windows developers
A few weeks ago, we announced SkypeKit, a new software development kit that enables hardware and software makers to add Skype functionality to their devices and applications. At that time, we introduced a version of SkypeKit that was compatible with the Linux operating system, and we promised that Windows and Mac versions wouldn’t be far behind.
Today, Skype is taking the next step by announcing a new version of the SkypeKit Beta SDK that works on Windows (x86) and Mac OS X. Now multiple desktop applications can offer Skype conversations — including video, voice, and text — without the need for users to separately download Skype software.
The enthusiastic response from developers and device makers to SkypeKit has delighted me and my team. To date, we’ve received thousands of SkypeKit beta requests from forward-thinking manufacturers and software makers, and we hope they will build many new innovative devices and applications using SkypeKit.
To request access to SkypeKit beta releases, please visit Skype Developer, our new developer portal. Please note, however, that Skype is issuing only a limited number of invitations to the beta program.
wow, great! can’t wait for my invite.
did any one have the invitation yet? I signed up at the say of news release, no luck:)
I signed up but didn’t receive any confirmation on email.. is it possible to resend it somehow?
i signed up too, and i wait for one…or two month that i can’t remenber….
the first Mobile application of skype had been made for windows mobile. Why skype leave WinMo users alone?
Dear Sir,
I signed up too, but never received any confirmation on email.
Besides, if I signed up again, it informs my email account and skype name “has already been registered”.
What can I do now? Could you give any suggestion to me?
Thank you.
To all who did not receive their confirmation email, I found it in my junk email bin. I don’t look in there very often so my reply back was 2 weeks later. I hope that didn’t hurt my chances to get onboard early with the beta. I am a long time Skype developer and represent a sales field force of over 65K. The “headless” Skype solution is exactly what we have been waiting for.
To Jrherington:
No, I can’t find it in my junk email bin.
How can I do that? Is there any email I can contact to Skype about this problem?
The email header to look for is from no-reply@developer.skype.com. Again I found this in my junk email. To Skype, I am a lead developer for a large US insurance company and we would like to join your beta. If this is still possible, please let me know. Thanks!
Any idea when skypekit will become generally available?
Hi,
My request was sent on the 10th of august any update?
how come Canada is not listed among the countries to set up an online number?
Wouldn’t the callers be charged long distance if they called my phone?
I dislike the latest version of Skype for Mac so intensely that I don’t use it any more. I have version 5.0.0.7994 that I believe is the latest version. The two windows are gone and so is the use of Skype. This is a useless Windows adaptation that is pathetic. I can’t find any User Support link to vent my disapproval of this so hence my comments here.