Pocketnow got some video (currently not published) where Joe Belfiore, Vice President of Windows Phone, talks about several new features like NFC, Dual core processor, support for microSD card coming to Windows Phone Apollo, aka Windows Phone 8. 

Here is a summary:

• Hardware- Windows Phone 8 will support Multicore processors, Four screen resolutions (actual pixel counts weren’t specified), and removable microSD card storage. There will also be support for NFC as well.
• Platform-  Windows Phone 8 will allow developers “reuse — by far — most of their code” from Windows 8 and vice versa in their apps. Also Microsoft is planning for richer version of ActiveSync as a replacement for Zune client.
• App Platform extension- Windows Phone 8 will support app-to-app communication, native Skype integration and allows camera app to be skinned by OEM’s. Windows Phone 8 will also add native code support.
• Data Management – Windows Phone 8 will feature DataSmart, which aims to reduce, and simplify the tracking of, data usage. The phone will automatically connect to Wi-Fi hotspots when available and Bing Local scout can display local hotspots in maps.
• Internet Explorer – Microsoft is planning for server side compression technique as used in Opera Mini, Kindle Fire Silk ,etc, .
• Enterprise Support- Windows Phone 8 will get native BitLocker encryption .

Read more over Pocketnow: http://bit.ly/xpBlKC

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With all the benefits of Skype on your phone you can save money and stay in touch when you’re on the move.

• Make free Skype-to-Skype calls and IM on 3G or WiFi.
• Save money on calls and texts (SMS) to phones abroad.
• Share pictures, videos and other files from your phone.

It’s free to use Skype in a WiFi zone. If you use Skype with a mobile data connection, operator charges may apply, so we rec ommend an unlimited data plan. Large File, use WiFi to Download

New features and improvements:

• Support for Nokia 603 and 701

Known issues:

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Skype for Symbian 

Alternate Download Link!

 [Thanks to @VirusVzla for Tip]

In a Microsoft interview with their Skype division, Skype’s VP of products, Rick Osterloh revealed that Microsoft’s Skype division is “working on a Windows Phone product that will be coming out soon,”. According to Wmpoweruser, Microsoft’s big plans for Skype WP app is the main reason behind its delay.

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Check the enlarged image here :- http://bit.ly/zrVFe7

The source claims that the image has been taken from  Serbian commercial of Nokia 700, although we didn’t got the video link for him. As you can see from the above image there are few new Symbian Apps including Twitter, Flickr and some new homescreen widgets including Skype and Gallery, the image also confirms presence of dynamic icons on Nokia Belle – check out the Gmail shortcut indicating new email over its icon.

[Thanks to Suraj for the tip, by ]

With all the benefits of Skype on your phone you can save money and stay in touch when you’re on the move.

• Make free Skype-to-Skype calls and IM on 3G or WiFi.
• Save money on calls and texts (SMS) to phones abroad.
• Share pictures, videos and other files from your phone.

It’s free to use Skype in a WiFi zone. If you use Skype with a mobile data connection, operator charges may apply, so we rec ommend an unlimited data plan. Large File, use WiFi to Download

There is no official changelog yet, but it looks like that this update is aimed to bring few improvements and fixes to the client (Still there is no video calling), If you guys find anything new, please update us in your comments. Please point your mobile browser to www.skype.com/m to download.

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Skype for Symbian 

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“Peregrine is a real-time communication client that integrates your n9 accounts (Currently peregrine supports Jabber, GTalk and Skype, into a natural interface that works like your N9 Homescreen. It is developed in Open Source fashion – everyone is welcome to contribute. The development gets supported by basysKom GmbH.”

Video – Peregrine 1.0 on Nokia N9:

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“Peregrine” at Nokia Store

Note:- ”Peregrine” app over Nokia Store is old one, the updated app will be added soon .

For more info visit: - http://wiki.peregrine-communicator.org/

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About imo”

“imo was  co-founded by one of the first 10 employees at Google, is a service that allows users to hold text, voice, and video chats on multiple instant messaging protocols. Currently supported protocols include AIM, Google Talk, ICQ, MSN, Facebook Chat, Hyves, Jabber, MySpace, Skype, Steam, VKontakte and Yahoo Messenger. The service is free and requires no user-registration or sign-up. imo is also available on iPhone, iPad, Android and BlackBerry devices.”

Current Features:

• No need to create an account with imo
• Link accounts option to create one fast and easy sign in for all your IM accounts
• Option to store your chat history on imo.im
• Concurrent sessions on all of the imo apps

Changelog:

• Group messaging added
• Searchable chat history added
• UI improvements
• Couple of  bug fixes
• With group messaging, you can create chat groups with friends who are also logged into imo. Group messaging also works with imo on the web, Android, iPhone, iPad and BlackBerry.

Currently imo app is in beta stage and compatible with Symbian^1 and Symbian ^3 devices.

Donwnload the client for free here:- https://imo.im/nokia.

About imo”

“imo was  co-founded by one of the first 10 employees at Google, is a service that allows users to hold text, voice, and video chats on multiple instant messaging protocols. Currently supported protocols include AIM, Google Talk, ICQ, MSN, Facebook Chat, Hyves, Jabber, MySpace, Skype, Steam, VKontakte and Yahoo Messenger. The service is free and requires no user-registration or sign-up. imo is also available on iPhone, iPad, Android and BlackBerry devices.”

Current Features:

• No need to create an account with imo
• Link accounts option to create one fast and easy sign in for all your IM accounts
• Option to store your chat history on imo.im
• Concurrent sessions on all of the imo apps

Changelog:

• Split Screen QWERTY support
• Vibrate alert on incoming messages
• Bug Fixes

We got this update news from Brandi (IMO) via email, He also told us –  That the app will be available soon through Nokia Store.

Currently imo app is in beta stage and compatible with Symbian^1 and Symbian ^3 devices.

Donwnload the client for free here:- https://imo.im/nokia.