http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/ Engadget Comments for Google refutes USA Today report on blocked Skype application http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 6:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 6:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 6:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/
I am disappoint.]]>Aug 21st 2009 6:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 6:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 6:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 6:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 7:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 6:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 6:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/
I love me my android (rooted) goodness, but the fact that I have to root the damn thing at all is a testament to the fact that phone makers are at the mercy of network operators at all times.]]>Aug 21st 2009 6:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 6:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 6:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/ Apple]]>Aug 21st 2009 6:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/
Lesson of the day: don't tick off Google.]]>Aug 21st 2009 6:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/ Palm >= Apple > Microsoft

Nokia is all over the map, and too hard to fit in here. Linux kernels underlie Android, WebOS, and Maemo, so that makes other Linux based platforms hard to fit in here as well. Even iPhone/MacOS is built up from BSD, which is kind of a Linux half-cousin twice removed. I admit I don't know enough about RIM, but they always seemed like a Palm wannabe with keyboards.

Palm may be moved around, or the '=' eliminated, depending on what they do with WebOS and their app store (or alternative installers) in the future, but will most likely always be behind Android. Apple could move up by dropping AT&T exclusivity and changing app/installer policies, but I don't see that happening before Palm catches up.

Microsoft is at permanent bottom now for a few reasons: IE (Mobile is the worst of all IE); ActiveSync (especially Vista); shoehorning desktop UI elements onto itty-bitty screens; phones that freeze and crash; phone viruses; The Registry; Ballmer; and they are, and will always be, convicted monopolists. I can't wait to be rid of my insurance-provided TouchPro.]]>Aug 22nd 2009 3:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 6:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 6:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 6:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 7:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 7:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 7:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 10:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 10:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 22nd 2009 4:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 22nd 2009 10:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/
Fantastic line. ]]>Aug 21st 2009 6:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 6:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 7:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 7:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 9:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 6:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/
Apple finally admits to keep iPhone owners from the hottest cellphone app, Google's Voice making Android look even more appealing that it already is.

And see this Skype Bs really was nothing but BS.

Google is absolutely on fire. They've crushed Microsoft's latest crap search efforts. Android devices are coming out at a crazy pace. Google Voice is a massive hit.

Yeah, 'trouble' LOL!

]]>Aug 21st 2009 7:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/And look at various ISP's in europe now also voluntarily censoring people and not allowing them to visit sites like piratebay, the whole western system is in decline and the totalitarian thoughts are nourished and supported.
]]>Aug 21st 2009 7:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/
What about sipdroid? http://sipdroid.org/

The interesting thing is that the version available through the Android market is neutered (WiFi only) though you can get the 3G version from their website.

I guess the key phrase is "_complete_ VOIP application." Sipdroid can make and receive calls, but the phonebook might not be there- I don't know I forget how it works.]]>Aug 21st 2009 7:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 8:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/
It works flawlessly on my Touch Pro and Touch HD, works without lag, dropping of calls, or other restrictions such as having to use it over Wi-Fi (works with my 3G/EVDO Rev A as God intended it to).

Integrates seamlessly with my contact list (I can choose: Call with Skype) when trying to make a call.

I can multi-task and juggle a dozen+ other apps while still on a phone call via Skype, and switch back and forth between it and aforementioned apps.

But whatever, keep buying into the hype and disingenuous characterizations of WinMo by uneducated users/commentors. ]]>Aug 21st 2009 9:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 22nd 2009 2:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/]]>Aug 22nd 2009 2:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/
journos these days are so lazy, and IMHO it's the media that is 4/5ths what is wrong with the world these days.]]>Aug 21st 2009 9:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 10:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 21st 2009 11:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/
... The picture for the article is awesome...

there I said it!]]>Aug 22nd 2009 12:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Aug 22nd 2009 12:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/
http://www.voip-info.org/wiki/view/Android+VOIP


So I doubt they block VOIP Apps :P]]>Aug 22nd 2009 5:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/Most of those are web apps so not proper native VOIP.

iSkoot isn't a VOIP app at all ("Routing your Skype calls over the voice channel ..")

Just about to see if sipdroid actually works.

]]>Aug 22nd 2009 11:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/21/google-refutes-usa-today-report-on-blocked-skype-application/A carrier can loss a lot of money allowing such software.
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So I agree with Andy Rubin; if a 3rd party dev in Germany can develop a proper SIP client; with enough CPU perf to handle the CODECS SIP uses (all without major underpinning to Android needed); I'm sure a proper Skype client can be developed...

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