Skype - The Big Blog - iPhone update: now supports multitasking, no additional charges for calling over 3G

Skype - The Big Blog - iPhone update: now supports multitasking, no additional charges for calling over 3G: "In May, we upgraded our iPhone app to allow users to make calls over 3G data connections. Today, I’m pleased to introduce a brand new version of the app. It allows you to make calls with high quality sound, and supports multitasking. This means you can receive Skype calls while other apps are running, even when your iPhone is locked. And during a call, you can keep the conversation going while you switch to another task, such as checking a movie listing or reading an email. We’ve also updated the app’s graphics to support iPhone 4’s Retina Display." More...

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In other words Skype has dropped its plan to charge for 3G calling through the Skype network.

John H. Armwood