As from today those that want it can pre-order the 3 Skypephone S2, and offers up free Skype calling and instant messaging just like the one before, but this time round incorporates social networking tools.

Of course you gain instant access to the likes of FaceBook, Windows Live Messanger, and Google, and you gain the ability to track up to thirty RSS feeds as well.

The 3 Skypephone S2 becomes available to purchase online come 27th August and then in stores on September 1st boasts a new “carousel” interface along with a new switcher key on the handsets side to move through apps.

It has been said this new version of the Skypephone S2 is a better looking device in a turned black steel with metal keys, and a 2.2 QVGA screen, a 3.2 megapixel camera, and up to 4GB expandable memory.

3 has the Skypephone S2 for free on any of their Mix & Match tariffs or if you want it on PAYG it will cost £69.99.

Source — 3 via pocket-lint