Google has introduced Google Voice for Gmail. So, you can now call anywhere in the World right from your Gamil account using Google Voice. And most amazing part is that calls to US and Canada are FREE in 2010. You can call international numbers at insanely low rates. Here is how Google describes its new service in a video, “Call Phones from Gmail”:
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Fring for iPhone has been updated for iOS4. And it brings FREE video calls over 3G, just like you do on Wi-Fi with FaceTime. Free video calls are supported on all Skype accounts.
Video Call from iPhone to EVO
Now this is HUGE! A few implications:
- You can video call from iPhone 3GS, FaceTime is iPhone 4 only.
- You can video call to Nokias and Droids and Nexus One and EVO.
- Video Call using 3G network while on the go, or using Wi-Fi when in range.
These are just highlights of possibilities with Fring for iPhone app. You can do much more. Here is a video of Fring for iPhone in action:
Download Fring for iPhone.
via Fring
Nokia has added the Skype for Symbian to its Ovi store which means that now you can download Skype from Ovi Store. Ovi Store makes the Skype app for Symbian accessible to more than 200 million smartphone users all over the World, for free, enabling them to make calls over WiFi or 3G, EDGE & GPRS connections. Having Skype of Symbian powered Nokia smartphones will allow users to make free phone calls all over the world, save on international calling and text messaging, instant messaging and sharing of images, videos and files using Skype messenger. Skype for Symbian beta version was introduced back in December 2009 and it then supported 17 Nokia smartphones. However, now the app is officially available in Ovi Store.To start with, Skype will be available on selected Nokia smartphones, list is as follows:
- Nokia 5530
- Nokia 5320
- Nokia 5800
- Nokia 6210 Navigator
- Nokia 6220
- Nokia E51
- Nokia E63
- Nokia E66
- Nokia E71
- Nokia E72
- Nokia E90
- Nokia N78
- Nokia N79
- Nokia N81
- Nokia N81 8GB
- Nokia N82
- Nokia N85
- Nokia N95
- Nokia N95 8GB
- Nokia N96
- Nokia N97
- Nokia N97 mini
- Nokia X6
Skype will be coming to more Nokia handsets and Symbian powered smartphones from other manufacturers including Sony Ericsson soon.
Skype just released beta version of their Symbian app that could be downloaded on supported Nokia handsets for free. Although Skype are bit late to join the party, they offer some really exciting features for their mobile users. Users will enjoy free Skype to Skype calls or they could call anywhere in the world using their Skype credit or subscription. This could prove a landmark in mobile communication and could boost Skype usage as users will benefit from market reach of Skype which will allow them to get connected to larger audience at affordable rates. Not to mention that users will be able to receive calls on their international Skype number, plus they will be connected to whole network via Instant Messaging.
Skype powered Instant Messaging would be much more powerful than SMS, MMS or other Instant Messaging services offered by different apps. Skype IM will enable users to be involved in group conversations and send/receive files right from their Nokia devices. Such features have been missing a bigger platform with larger user base like Skype. Now when it’s there, we can expect it to grow quickly.
Ironically though, Skype will be available on selected Nokia handsets to start with. Following is the list of cell phones which could support Skype app:
- Nokia E71
- Nokia E63
- Nokia E66
- Nokia N82
- Nokia E51
- Nokia N95
- Nokia N95 8GB
- Nokia N81
- Nokia N81 8GB
- Nokia E90
- Nokia N96
- Nokia N85
- Nokia 5320
- Nokia 6210 Navigator
- Nokia 6210 Classic
- Nokia N78
- Nokia N79
Surprisingly, Skype app will not be available for Samsung, Sony Ericsson and other mobile phone manufacturers’ handsets supporting Symbian OS. It’s still in beta version though but Nokia could benefit from it nevertheless.
