It's been nearly a week since Apple lifted the restrictions against using VoIP over 3G to make calls on the iPhone. Within hours of the withdrawal of restrictions, iCall [iTunes Link] and Fring [iTunes Link] both flipped a switch on their backend to allow users to make calls over a 3G connection. In neither case was it even necessary to download an updated version of the app from the App Store.
What about Skype? Skype is apparently still 'awaiting clarification' from Apple. They want to make sure the updated terms of the iPhone OS 3.2 SDK also apply to the 3.12 SDK before they submit an update. This caution from Skype is somewhat puzzling considering at least two other apps have been approved and working with VoIP over 3G for almost a week without any issues; Fring even allows users to place VoIP calls over 3G through a Skype account.
We are still waiting for an update from the Skype support team, and hoping that Skype will soon be available in the App Store to compete with iCall and Fring who are already taking control of the market.
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