Skype has confirmed that a version of its VoIP client will be available to iPhone users through the Apple iTunes App Store on Tuesday
iPhone users have been playing catch-up as other mobile phone platforms have begun running Skype natively. In addition to Skype for Windows Mobile and Skype Lite for Java phones, there's a version for Google Android phones such as the T-Mobile G1.
Skype's software, which should be available for free via iTunes, will allow iPhone users to call other Skype users on computers or supported mobile phones free if they are in a WiFi hot spot, or to landlines for, typically, a low fee.
Skype for iPhone will use phone numbers directly from your phone's address book, so there's no fear of duplicated contact lists.
iPod touch users will also be able to use Skype, but they'll need a microphone, or headphones with a built-in microphone to chat.
"The number one request we get from customers is to make Skype available on iPhone. There's a pent-up demand," said Skype chief operating officer Scott Durchslag, speaking at the CTIA annual mobile showcase in Las Vegas.
Those with BlackBerry smartphones will have to wait until May for Skype to be available to them.
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