Skype has been spotted in App World for PlayBook. Tashanna let us know that bbnews.pl somehow obtained this picture of App World running on a PlayBook. I was under the impression that App World for PlayBook was highly classified.
This is the first official looking picture I’ve seen of App World on the PlayBook. It looks good. All except for the price tag on Skype…$2.99?! First of all, did Skype forget that $2.99 is no longer the minimum paid price for apps? Secondly did Skype forget that Skype IS NOT A PAID APP?! Unless this version comes with premium features like Skype to non-Skype calls, I cannot figure out how this is justified.
Skype is definitely free for the iPhone, iPod and iPad. Android users also don’t have to pay.
Ronen posted an article with the picture below from CES back in January about the possibility of seeing Skype on the PlayBook. It has since been discovered that this picture is in fact a mockup. But notice the FREE price here.
I am hoping against hope that the $2.99 price is due to the fact that App World for PlayBook is still (somehow) top secret and in the developmental stages. Say it ain’t so!
What do you think?
Thanks again Tashanna for sending this in!
Fubaz ( View Profile) - Posts: 843
Posted: April 7, 2011 at 6:28 PM EST
very nice to see, but lets see the price removed at launch!
Nikolaus Walch ( View Profile) - Posts: 602
Posted: April 7, 2011 at 6:31 PM EST
Doubt $2.99 will prevent any frequent Skype user from getting it. Very glad to see this app included.
kiddo2050 ( View Profile) - Posts: 813
Posted: April 7, 2011 at 6:38 PM EST
Cool. I thought I saw a vid released late last night where the RIM guy said no skype for the playbook.
I really hope I can get skype because that would be the only reason to have to carry my laptop to a conference. Have to check in with wife when I’m away for a bit and she likes video chat.
kiddo2050 ( View Profile) - Posts: 813
Posted: April 7, 2011 at 6:42 PM EST
I hope it isn’t just a mock up of what App World for playbook “might look like” this could explain the price, but that would be a bummer. I will pay the $2.99 to get this very useful app. Although I agree it kind of goes against the skype model to sell it.
domi994 ( View Profile) - Posts: 231
Posted: April 7, 2011 at 6:51 PM EST
we can use skype for Android.. free..
Jay Harker ( View Profile) - Posts: 1363
Posted: April 7, 2011 at 6:55 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8900
Yes domi, I realize that. See above: “Android users also don’t have to pay.”
domi994 ( View Profile) - Posts: 231
Posted: April 7, 2011 at 7:10 PM EST
yup im just been redundant here hehehe
Andrew Not Registered
Posted: April 7, 2011 at 7:23 PM EST
This is 100% a mock-up, Skype hasn’t even built an iPad app., the chances of them building for a non-shipping device is zero.
gozaim ( View Profile) - Posts: 11
Posted: April 7, 2011 at 7:26 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9780 | OS 6.0.0.285
Ok good. I’m glad you didn’t comment on an article you hadn’t read yet.
slider999 ( View Profile) - Posts: 21
Posted: April 7, 2011 at 7:43 PM EST
LOL the last days the news for the playbook weren’t the best ones. I hope the next days will be better ^^
alwright ( View Profile) - Posts: 74
Posted: April 7, 2011 at 7:54 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9800 | OS 6.0.0.246
That’s great!
kameleon Not Registered
Posted: April 7, 2011 at 8:32 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9800 | OS 6.0.0.450
Am I the only one that sees the AP app is $6.99!!!
kameleon Not Registered
Posted: April 7, 2011 at 8:33 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9800 | OS 6.0.0.450
Also appears yahoo messanger is $4.99 and tivo scheduler is around $23.99. I am calling hoax on this.
alwright ( View Profile) - Posts: 74
Posted: April 7, 2011 at 8:39 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9800 | OS 6.0.0.246
Skype appears to be $2.99 not $6.99
kameleon Not Registered
Posted: April 7, 2011 at 8:41 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9800 | OS 6.0.0.450
Right skype looks to be $2.99 while the AP (news app) looks to be $6.99. I am saying HOAX on this.
alwright ( View Profile) - Posts: 74
Posted: April 7, 2011 at 8:42 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9800 | OS 6.0.0.246
Oh ok
LeJon Not Registered
Posted: April 7, 2011 at 9:11 PM EST
Why is blackberry charging much more than IOS and Android?
Do they even have a larger market share to increase the price? Seems like no.
m0m0 ( View Profile) - Posts: 88
Posted: April 8, 2011 at 5:58 AM EST
Because they have a smaller market share is why apps are more expensive, not as many people buy the apps.
dpr ( View Profile) - Posts: 763
Posted: April 7, 2011 at 9:24 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8530
My guess that the Playbooks version of Skype will include a multipurpose video conferencing feature.
m0m0 ( View Profile) - Posts: 88
Posted: April 8, 2011 at 5:57 AM EST
I definitely won’t be paying for skype.
jonp ( View Profile) - Posts: 67
Posted: April 8, 2011 at 8:38 AM EST
assuming this is real, how long before I can put it on my phone?…
Basti Not Registered
Posted: April 8, 2011 at 2:04 PM EST
If you want to see the App World in action, have a look at this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZlAtj-OlIo
mkconnors2008 ( View Profile) - Posts: 530
Posted: April 8, 2011 at 7:39 PM EST
Is it possible that the Verizon lock has been lifted? Hmmm
brimanp ( View Profile) - Posts: 107
Posted: April 9, 2011 at 2:51 AM EST
wonder if it will still be carrier exclusive
Playbook apps Not Registered
Posted: April 10, 2011 at 7:47 AM EST
Hi with skype on playbook the video conferencing app is ready for the amazing video conferecing cameras and hardware that it already has
Playbook Not Registered
Posted: April 10, 2011 at 7:48 AM EST
Hi with skype on playbook the video conferencing app is ready for the amazing video conferencing cameras and hardware that it already has
pgillam ( View Profile) - Posts: 65
Posted: April 16, 2011 at 1:21 AM EST
Nice video! Can’t wait to play with my pb once I receive it. Looks like a great tablet, which will only get better over the next few months.
what Not Registered
Posted: May 18, 2011 at 3:26 PM EST
any want to use Playbook with free soft on another os ?