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Skype for Symbian supporting the Symbian Belle OS

Skype is pleased to announce that Skype for Symbian now supports Nokia's Symbian Belle OS. Symbian Belle was announced by Nokia in August 2011 and offers a significantly enhanced user experience on the Nokia 603, Nokia 700 and Nokia 701. A new user interface, virtual QWERTY keypad in portrait mode, split-screen messaging, enhanced Nokia Maps, better web browsing and stronger security are just a few of the improvements that people will be able to enjoy.

Skype for Symbian is available for download from the Nokia Ovi store, alternatively, you can visit Skype for Symbian on Skype.com.

Skype for Symbian now supports the new Symbian phones and includes improved call quality

We’ve just released an update to our Symbian app which adds support for the new Symbian phones, including the Nokia N8, C7 and E5.

It includes SILK, our high quality audio codec, which should help make sure your calls are crystal clear, even when you’re on a low-bandwidth connection.

Skype lets you:

• make free Skype-to-Skype calls and IM on 3G or WiFi *
• save money on calls and texts to phones abroad
• share pictures, videos and other files from your phone

The update also contains a number of interface improvements, making it easier to add contacts, navigate, add a photo to your profile and set your mood message. Additionally, we’ve updated the interface to better fit larger screens.

To download, visit skype.com/m from your mobile. See a full list of compatible phones.

* It’s free to use Skype in a WiFi zone. If you use Skype with a mobile data connection, operator charges may apply, so we recommend an unlimited data plan.

Get Skype on your Sony Ericsson phone

Skype is now available for the Sony Ericsson Satio, Vivaz and Vivaz pro – all you have to do is visit skype.com/m on your phone, and you’ll be able to download it with a couple of taps. These three ranges are based on the popular Symbian platform, adding yet more phones to the hundreds of millions out there already compatible with Skype.

Skype for Symbian lets you:

• Make free Skype-to-Skype calls to your friends and family on Skype anywhere in the world*
• Save money on calls and texts (SMS) to phones abroad
• Send and receive instant messages to and from individuals or groups
• Share pictures, videos and other files
• Receive calls to your online number
• See when your contacts are online and available to call or IM
• Easily import names and numbers from your phone’s address book

Skype for Symbian will run on any Sony Ericsson smartphone using Symbian ^1, the latest version of the Symbian platform. Visit skype.com/m on your phone to download it now.

We recommend that you have an unlimited data plan to avoid incurring additional charges from your operator. You should also be aware that extra charges may apply if you use Skype over a mobile data connection when abroad.