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Skype Intros Skype Lite for Java Phones

Skype this week announced the launch of a 'lite' version of its software, a thin client designed for Android devices and a wide range of Java-enabled mobile phones, including handsets from LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson.

"Skype Lite is truly that: a back-to-basics build that allows the customary cut-rate international calling to Skype contacts, and also calling credits to non-Skype buddies using the SkypeOut service," writes CNET's Jessica Dolcourt. "You'll be able to IM other Skype friends in addition – an activity best done with a data plan. "

"The service may be useful for mobile users who make international calls often, as Skype's prices are often less than what a wireless carrier charges," writes InformationWeek's Marin Perez. "The cost will be deducted from a user's Skype Credit account, but Skype-to-Skype calls won't cost anything besides the local airtime minutes."

More here from Betanews … more here from Silicon Alley Insider … more here from jkOnTheRun … more here from Gizmodo … more here from AndroidGuys … and the press release is here.