After a false start this morning, the Skype video and voice calling app for the iPad has been released. All of the standard bells and whistles are included, like instant messaging, friends list management, SMS texting, and of course video and voice calls to other Skype users as well as land lines. No multi-user video…
Twilio Client allows developers to add VoIP capability to their apps
Twilio — provider of pay-as-you-go cloud communications services which we’ve already covered in the past — launched Twilio Client, a software toolkit for web, iOS, and Android development that allows developers to enable voice communications within any application. Here’s the official pitch: With Twilio Client, millions of web developers worldwide can now build Skype-like voice…
Google Voice gets spam filtering – goodbye telemarketers!
Google Voice users will be happy to know that spam calls will be blocked automatically by Google thanks to a new Global Spam Filtering feature. There is nothing more annoying than getting telemarketer or debt collector calls on your new Google Voice number because it either belonged to someone else before, or the number shows…
Skype hotfix gets Nexus S 4G for Sprint some video calling action
The best part of the Skype for Android upgrade last week was that it brought video calling to the popular mobile platform. The bad part is that it’s pretty limited since it only works with Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro and Neo, the HTC Desire S and the Google Nexus S. However, a video calling APK…
Skype video calling comes to Android devices
When AIM and GTalk were my primary instant messaging tools, Skype was mainly for video calling. So when mobile apps were created for the client, I was excited for some video chat action on my phone–especially on Android. Unfortunately, it was a long wait before video calling capabilities landed on the Google mobile platform, but…
Pre 3 screenshot shows webOS Skype integration
Since the Pre 3 came into the picture, we’ve been wondering how the Skype integration will work; well, now we have a good idea thanks to some leaked HP Pre 3 screenshots. They give us a little information about the upcoming software partnership, and while it’s in another language, we still get a pretty straightforward…
Telus adds Skype credit to billing scheme, slashes roaming rates
Canadian carrier Telus has been busy leading up to the summer. Recently, they announced the launch of the LG Optimus Black to spearhead a new partnership with voice-over-IP service provider, Skype. Now Telus customers will be able to buy Skype calling credits directly through their existing account, and make long-distance calls for cheaper than usual.…
Fring closes C round of financing
Fring, the company behind the popular mobile VoIP (where V is both for voice and video) app, announced that it has closed C-round of financing. The company’s current investors participated, including North Bridge Venture Capital, Pitango Venture Capital and Veritas Venture Partners. Fring will use the new money to additionally invest in technology and bring…
Skype for Android updated with security fix, 3G calling capabilities
Skype has just updated its Android app, and it patches a security bug that could have exposed user data and information to third parties. Initial reports surrounding the security issue stated that the application could have been collecting user names, phone numbers, chat logs and a whole lot more. Skype says that it takes user…
T-Mobile Bobsled gives you free Facebook VoIP calls
T-Mobile is trying to be known for more than mobile services (and being acquired by AT&T) and it is diving into the Voice over Internet Protocol world with the Bobsled app for Facebook. The Bobsled Facebook app offers free VoIP calls to all your friends on the world’s largest social network. I’ve played around with…