
Skype have released a new version of Skype for Symbian Phones with version 1.1

Features:
- Make free Skype-to-Skype calls to other Skype users 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 through an online number
- See when Skype contact are online and available to chat or call
- Easily important contacts from the native phone address book
Improvements:
* Added support for new device models : Sony Ericsson Satio, Vivaz, Vivaz Pro, added additional Nokia phones to supported list.
* Improved performance during signing in.
* Reduced power usage up to 20%
* Overhauled the user interface
* Added support for showing your phone number as SMS sender.
* Added option to choose time frame for remembering history on the device.
* Added option for setting default file receiving location.
* Skype now stores your prefered connection option.
* Added option to turn Audio/ Vibration notification on and off (Vibration notification respects phone profile settings.)
* Added support for showing flags in Instant Messaging window for touchscreen devices
Fixed issues:
* Fixed issue with displaying native address book contacts in Contacts view.
* If no subscription was purchased, the Subscription status in My Info displayed the Skype Credit expiration date.
* The custom voicemail greeting could not be deleted on touchscreen devices.
* The word “Notification” was not localized on touchscreen devices.
* Skype, on Nokia N78, crashed if the user tried to save a network connection as the default. This behavior has been changed in version 1.1.
* When receiving a file while Skype was running in the background, file receiving was cancelled on Nokia N97 and N97 mini.
* Verified mobile phone number was not carried over from another Skype client to Skype for Symbian.
Known issues:
* On Nokia E71 automatic switching to number input in dial numbers field does not happen on devices with QWERTY keyboard
Current solution: User need to switch input type manually via keyboard key
* Unblock option is missing from Contact list on non-touchscreen devices
Current solution: User needs to un-block contact from desktop client.
* With non-touchscreen devices no error message is displayed if new account is created with empty email field. Error icon is still displayed besides e-mail field
Current solution: None available
* Voicemail playback audio is mixed with regular PSTN call on Nokia E72
Current solution: None available
* No volume control via Hardware keys on Nokia N95
Current solution: Volume can be controlled by pressing Joystick left or right.
* Sign out cannot be completed if initiated when client is not connected to network
Current solution: Reconnect manually before signing out or exit client.
* On Nokia touchscreen devices voice is lost if SMS is received during a Skype call
Current solution: Voice can be reactivated by putting the call on hold or sometimes switching between loudspeaker and phone.
* On touchscreen devices widget backgroup uses wallpaper picture if it has been set instead of theme background
Current solution: None available
* Can’t sign for the first time when ‘Ask when needed’ is selected at connection prompt.
Current solution: Add Wlan of 3G access point to a Destination before starting the client.
* Text in input fields on sign in/new account is unreadable on Sony Ericsson Vivaz, Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro, Sony Ericsson Satio with default black theme. Text is white on white or bright gray background is totally invisible.
Current solution: Default theme issue with color scheme. Usage of other theme resolves this problem.
* On touchscreen devices client tabs are not refreshed if theme is changed during client runtinme. Sony Ericsson only: Icons and tabs in client may disappear during client first start after theme change during client runtime.
Current solution: Device firmware problem, cannot be fixed in client. Restarting or opening/closing client resolved this problem.
* Password entry not masked while entrying it via virtual keyboard on tochscreen devices
Current solution: None available
* If two online numbers are purchased for an account and each has a different expiry date, the correct expiry date is shown for only one online number
Current solution: None available
* In some cases the user’s voicemail greeting type (custom or default) is not displayed correctly
Current solution: None available
* Using the Accept button to accept a sent file does not work on Nokia 6730
Current solution: Use the middle software key to accept a file.
* When answering an incoming phone call whilst listening to Skype’s voicemail, the audio of both will be mixed on Nokia E72
Current solution: None available
* On Nokia 5800 calling fails on devices with initial firmware release
Current solution: Update your phone’s firmware.
* Occasionally, the call end button does not respond to key presses during a call on Nokia N97 and N97 mini
Current solution: Updating your phone’s firmware will improve the experience.
* It may be confusing that when sending an IM or SMS, the text entry field begins with the word “Password:” on Nokia 5530
Current solution: Updating your phone’s firmware will improve the experience.
* Application may crash occasionally after first start on Nokia N85
Current solution: Upgrading the phone’s firmware to the latest release reduces the risk of crashing.
Download from skype mobile site: skype.com/m or below:
Lastest version: v1.1
Download for non-touch screen (S60v3 FP 2 and FP 3) like:
Nokia N76,Nokia N78,Nokia N79,Nokia N81,Nokia N81 8Gb,Nokia N82,Nokia N85,Nokia N95,Nokia N95 8Gb,Nokia N96,Nokia 5320,Nokia 5700,Nokia 6110 Navigator,Nokia 6120,Nokia 6210 Navigator,Nokia 6220 classic,Nokia 6290,Nokia E51,Nokia E63,Nokia E66,Nokia E71,Nokia E90
New models supported: Nokia 6730 Classic,Nokia N 86-1 8MP,Nokia 5730 ExpressMusic,Nokia E 52 -1,Nokia E 75
or via mediafire link mirror: http://www.mediafire.com/?owzmjfmmty2
Download for touch screen (S60v5) like:
Nokia N97,Nokia N97 mini,Nokia 5530,Nokia 5800,Nokia X6
New models supported: Nokia 5230,Sony Ericsson Satio,Sony Ericsson Vivaz,Sony Ericsson Vivaz PRO
or via mediafire link mirror: http://www.mediafire.com/?vlow2vddt3ah460

Lastest version Updated: v1.0.4
Upgrade to v1.1.0.7 for Symbian S60 5th
thanks a lot its so cool ..now i can video chat…i raelly appreciate the links provided to download the file…incase the skype site is banned theres mediafire..thanks a lot…a very innovative idea
will it work on my e65 please?
Thank for sharing this topic. Hope it will work good! Thanks.