Skype PTT client for Series 60 2.0+

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Skype PTT from Usefulapps is a push to talk client for Skype to be used in conjunction with a Bluetooth enabled PC (the PC links to Skype, the phone is effectively used as a PTT headset). The obvious limitation is that you need to remain within Bluetooth distance of your PC. Skype have said they are working on a Symbian version of their client (though it is likely to be for Wifi or possibly 3G handsets only).




Author Notes: Useful client allows you to use Skype on your phone connected over Bluetooth to PC with Skype client. Useful client performs calls through your PC over Bluetooth link. Your calls are free, but you need to be in the Bluetooth coverage of your PC. Useful client shows your Skype contacts on the phone and allows you to call and talk to them from the phone. Useful client works in Push To Talk (PTT) mode, meaning you need to press Talk button to talk. While it is not pressed the client is in Hear mode allowing you to hear the other side of the call. This product consist of two parts: the client running on your phone and the server running on your PC. The product setup runs on your PC and instructs you to download the client to the phone at some point.