From the website disappeared version of Skype for Windows Mobile and version Skype Lite for mobile phones supporting Java, including smart phones based on Android. Download these applications from the official site is no longer, although users without fear may continue to use them - here there are no changes, according to the official blog service.According to official representatives of Skype, this step was taken in connection with the fact that these two mobile applications are unable to fulfill the basic purpose of quality service - to make calls cheaper. In addition, the company spent considerable effort on their development and support, and does not believe that it is appropriate to continue to do. With regard to applications for Symbian, it is still available for download. Owners of the iPhone and the Sony PlayStation Portable and can still download and install Skype on their mobile devices.
Skype is not welcomed by carriers, as well as depriving them of revenue. The transaction is expected Skype to Verizon Wireless, which had been announced earlier in February, will improve the situation in this area. Under the agreement the parties agreed to install VoIP-applications on various smart phones sold by Verizon, including smartphones BlackBerry. To learn whether Skype will return to the development of Java-applications and applications for WM, not reported.
