Shape Services, makers of IM+, yesterday announced a new version of IM+ for Skype software for the BlackBerry that is fully desktop independent. You will now be able to use voice to talk to other Skype users or make calls to telephones directly from your BlackBerry without having to run a desktop proxy client.

Finally, a BlackBerry Skype Client that I’d be willing to buy…

IM+ For Skype, BlackBerry Skype Client