Greetings!
Sounds straightforward. Email should not be a problem, though integrating with skype might present a challenge. They do have API's though I have not looked at what functionality they expose with mobile phones.
Would you need VOIP in skype or just text chat?
I am a highly experienced C/C++ programmer specialized in 3d graphics, games, and educational software for more than 20 years. I currently focus on apps and games for mobiles and can deliver cross-platform solutions for all mobile devices and desktops. I am also a highly respected artist in the field of new media, having exhibited my work in museums and galleries world-wide.
I frequently use the Marmalade C++ SDK for rapid development and deployment. I find this tool to be the best way to solve almost any problem. It truly is a "code once, deploy all" solution. In cases where this is inappropriate, such as in an open or shared source code environment, I turn to SDL or the Irrlicht engine to achieve portability.
Please check my profile for a quick overview, and Google me, I usually pop first, and by all means, have a look at some of the oddball projects I do for the fun of it. I would be happy to send you examples of functioning apps (android is easier to deploy than an adhoc iphone app, and I can also supply demos that run on desktops).
Hope to hear from you soon, and please message me!
Best regards,
John Klima