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Twilio Client for Android is out; Lets developers add VoIP capabilities to their apps

Cloud communications company Twilio launched Twilio Client (SDK) for Android, making it super-easy for mobile developers to integrate VoIP capabilities into their Android apps. Among the features developers will be able to access are: Real-time presence with buddy list support – the Twilio platform will notify an app when a user is ready for voice chat so that calls are only made when users are online. App backgrounding – the SDK can receive voice calls even if the app is not the current one being used. Cross-platform interoperability – Twilio Read more

Vonage updates its apps to allow photo and location sharing

Vonage has once again updated its mobile apps for iPhone and Android smartphones. The new version of the app goes beyond basic VoIP capabilities (that allow you to save some cash on International calling and messaging) to also include sharing capabilities to the mix. As a result now you will be able to share photos and your location with other Vonage Mobile users. Moreover, now you will see the per-minute calling rates for anyone in your address book, as well as remaining credits above address book. Finally, there are under Read more

Twilio brings its voice and messaging APIs to Windows Azure

Twilio, cloud communications provider we covered for few times in the past, is bringing its voice and messaging APIs to Windows Azure customers. As a result, developers whose apps require features such as interactive voice response, mobile app distribution via SMS, call automation or two-factor authentication, will be able to use Twilio’s REST API to get a flexible, scalable and reliable way to access global telecommunications networks. But that’s not all — to further sweeten the deal (and get some users right from the bat), Twilio is providing developers with Read more