Truphone to include Skype calls

Mobile VoIP company Truphone says it's launched Skype calling and IM on the newest version of its Apple iPhone and iPod Touch software, which means Truphone users can make and receive Skype calls from their chosen Apple device as well as using Truphone services. [Truphone blog; BB Comms blog]

Skype for Google Android and Java handsets

VoIP service Skype has launched a beta version of its service that can be downloaded on Android-powered devices as well as more than 100 other Java-enabled mobile phones. [Press release]

3 launches Facebook phone

As expected, 3 has announced the INQ1 - the 'Facebook phone' - today. It's the first phone from Hutchison-backed INQ and includes a number of social networking and communication services: Facebook, Skype, Windows Live Messenger, Last.fm and RSS feeds. There's a 3.2 megapixel camera, too. The INQ1 will be available free on a 'pay monthly' contract from £15 per month, which will include unlimited Facebook, Skype, Windows Live Messenger and web access, plus 75 minutes of calls to other networks, unlimited texts, unlimited email and unlimited free 3-to-3 calls (subject to 'fair use' terms). [Press release]

Mobile News podcast now online

This week's Mobile News podcast - sponsored by Supercover Insurance - takes its regular in-depth look at industry headlines from the last seven days. There's also an interview with United Mobile's John Peck about VoIP and a preview of the new S2 Skypephone. The broadcast can be downloaded from TheFonecast.com, from the Mobile News website, via iTunes or from our RSS feed.

Skype releases new mobile software

VoIP company Skype has released a beta version of its "Skype for your mobile" Java software that works on around 50 mobile phones from Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson. Users will pay any applicable Skype charges plus their network operator's national call charge for any calls made or received. [Press release; product information]