This beta’s a bit different to the one Mike was talking about last week. Today’s release is rather more pocket sized, and encompasses a number of improvements to Skype for your mobile.

We’ve added support for 30 new mobiles

Adding to our original list of 50, we’ve updated the software so it’s compatible with the latest handsets – including the Nokia N82, Sony Ericsson w890, Samsung U900 and the Motorola Razr2 V9.

The newly supported handsets are:

Motorola v6maxx, L9, Razr2 V9
Nokia 5310, 5610, 6300, E61, N70, N72, N73, N76, N78, N81, N82
Samsung G600, G800, U600, U900
Sony Ericsson c702, c902, k660, k770, k850i, w580, w660i, w760, w890, w910, w980, z770

You can also check to see whether your mobile’s compatible on the Skype for your mobile page.

Make calls using Skype for your mobile in Australia and New Zealand

Great news for antipodeans – you can now make Skype-to-Skype calls and call landlines and mobiles around the world at Skype’s low rates from your mobile phone. From today, you can make calls using Skype for your mobile in Australia and New Zealand.

For the full list of supported countries, visit the Skype for your mobile page.

Easier downloads

We’ve made it easier to download Skype for your mobile – now all you need to do is give us your mobile number on this page and we’ll send you an SMS with the right download link absolutely free of charge.

Visit the Skype for your mobile page to get started, and let us know what you think