These days, an OS is only as good as its ecosystem, and it's one of the biggest question marks circling around the brand new BlackBerry 10. Without a solid selection of apps and entertainment options, <strike>RIM</strike> BlackBerry will have a difficult time persuading Android and iOS users to give the smartphone platform another chance. The company is [currently](http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/30/blackberry-10-liveblog/) in the middle of announcing a [load of app](http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/30/blackberry-10-app-roundup-social-games-news-and-more/) and media partnerships for the nascent OS, and fortunately Skype is showing up on the grid of icons at the keynote.
**Update:** We just received official word from Skype. "We are excited about our plans to bring Skype to smartphones running the brand new BlackBerry 10 platform," said Bob Rosin, VP & GM of Business Development for Microsoft's Skype division. "We are working closely with BlackBerry to ensure Skype runs great on BlackBerry 10 devices. This will give BlackBerry 10 users a great Skype experience, including free voice and video calling, sending instant messages and text messages, sharing photos, videos and files, and calling to landlines and mobiles at Skype's low rates."
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