VoIP Monitor - iPad

Rebtel Launches Voice Platform for iOS and Android Developers

VoIP Monitor — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:14:30 GMT

Rebtel announces the private beta launch of its new SDK for iOS and Android. The Rebtel Voice Platform introduces a powerful yet simple tool that will now allow developers to integrate voice capabilities into any app in 15 minutes.

Now any app developer looking to add a live calling feature has the ability to stream voice to their customer base. Gaming apps like Poker and apps that offer social networking features such as picture sharing comprise the bulk of apps developed today, and are prime examples of specific use case scenarios where smartphone users could benefit from free app to app calls.

Using Rebtel's Voice Platform for in-app calling means game developers can offer players the opportunity to phone a friend for strategy tips without ever having to leave the game environment, and dating apps can now offer the ability for real-time voice calls for better matchmaking possibilities.

The launch of the platform comes at a critical time for developers who are looking into new ways to monetize their user base, while making their apps more social to create and extend value to consumers. With voice no longer being a stand-alone service provided by operators, the Rebtel Voice Platform also addresses the emerging trend of an ever-growing number of smartphone users who are turning to OTT (Over The Top) services for free or cheap calling alternatives at the expense of traditional carriers.

“Voice is a feature that can significantly augment the user experience in a variety of verticals and in the long term we see the Rebtel Voice Platform as a game-changing tool for developers,” said Rebtel CEO Andreas Bernstrom. “With the launch of this free service, thousands of content publishers and smartphone developers will have the opportunity to enrich their applications with a voice layer thereby increasing usage and appeal, or they can even distribute their own branded mobile VoIP app without any large back-end commitment.”

Rebtel’s software development kit makes for an intriguing proposition for developers in most app categories and the company has already attracted inaugural launch partners. They include Palo Alto-based, VIVfone a consolidated mobile CRM app that fundamentally improves the business calling, information gathering and transaction services for consumers and Stockholm-based MobisleApps that develops applications in the lifestyle, dating, and productivity categories.

“Rebtel’s SDK allows us to bring a simple, yet powerful and thoroughly road- tested calling functionality into our app. It connects our users in an intuitive but elegant and reliable way,” said Fredrik Olofsson, CEO, MobisleApps. “There is a tremendous value-add for us in being able to extend the utility and interactivity over a wide range of applications, which we feel will give us a lift in downloads, as well as in driving longer and more frequent user interactions.”

“We chose to work with Rebtel because starting with superior quality HD calls lays the foundation for a robust service that consumers will love,” said Ratesh Dhir, Co-Founder and VP Business Development, VIVfone.

Rebtel’s Voice Platform SDK tool-kit for iOS and Android includes the following:

Free SDK tool for any developer of any size
Swift integration that can be completed in 15 minutes
Synchronous free app to app calling over Wi-Fi or 3G
Crystal clear quality with HD voice technology based on bandwidth adaptable iSAC codec
All signaling and codec handling wrapped into one easy package, with no back-end support or infrastructure commitment needed

On the heels of the news, Rebtel will be delivering a dedicated panel session in promotion of their new SDK launch during the Appnation conference in San Francisco on Wednesday, December 12th from 3:10pm to 4:00pm. The session titled, “Give Your App a Voice - How to Add a Social Layer to Your App,” will focus on how developers can successfully integrate this powerful new add-on service to drive customer acquisition and retention.

App developers interested in more finding out more about Rebtel’s Voice Platform SDK can also sign up from the website at www.rebtel.com/sdk or see a video.

Vox Communications Develops Mobile VoIP iPhone And iPad App

VoIP Monitor — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:09:05 GMT

VoX Communications has developed its mobile VoIP app for use on the iPhone and iPad.

"We have begun making test calls with our iOS application and are very pleased with the performance and call quality," said Barry MacCheyne, CMO of VoX Communications. "This achievement is a significant step in reaching our goal of being on both Android and Apple devices. We now have to make the app ready for commercial use and integrate it into our back-office systems for automated downloads, provisioning and billing functionality."

MacCheyne continued, "Both enterprise customers and consumers have been asking us to make our mobile VoIP app available to iPhone and iPad users, and we are pleased to announce our progress with this project. We are eager to begin marketing this app to the large audience throughout the world and capitalize on the fast growing number of iOS users."

Rebtel Bridges Digital Divide with Launch of Free High Quality VoIP Calling App for iPad

VoIP Monitor — Thu, 31 May 2012 21:11:05 GMT

Rebtel announces the launch of Rebtel 2.0 for iPad. The app is available for free starting today in the iTunes App Store and enables anyone to make high quality Rebtel to Rebtel calls for free over Wi-Fi or 3G. Today’s introduction of the iPad app joins the fleet of existing Rebtel 2.0 app offerings currently available for Android, iPhone, and PC.

The company’s announcement of Rebtel 2.0 for iPad is timely, with sales figures for Apple’s iPad reaching 11.8 million in just the last quarter (Jan-March 2012), representing a 151 percent increase by comparison to the same quarter in 2011, effectively securing Apple a 68 percent share of the tablet market. The most recent launch of the New iPad has been the strongest to date with over 3 million devices sold within the first 3 days on the market.

According to a recent study from Nielsen, 77 percent of tablet owners stated they use their tablet devices for tasks they previously relied on their computer for. Tablet sales are projected to grow from 56 million (2011) to 375 million by 2016. Based on the assumption that most users hold on to their tablets for at least a few years, Forrester Research predicts there will be 760 million tablets in use globally by 2016.

Rebtel 2.0 for iPad Feature Breakdown:

Optimized Tablet Experience

Inspired by Rebtel 2.0 for iPhone, the new iPad app is far from a magnified carbon copy of its iPhone sibling. Featuring optimized navigation, graphics and design, the app takes full advantage of the larger iPad form factor to give the user an immersive experience.

Free Rebtel to Rebtel Calls

Rebtel 2.0 for iPad incorporates free calling between Rebtel users running the company’s apps on either iPhone, Android, PC or, starting today, the iPad. Calls are connected using Wi-Fi or 3G (applicable to 3G-enabled iPads only).

Low-Cost Calls to Any Phone

Users of the Rebtel iPad app are not limited to only making free Rebtel to Rebtel calls. Browse through your iPad address book, select any contact with number and get started talking within seconds for rates up to 98% lower by comparison to an average carrier and up to 60% lower than current Skype Out rates.

Native Address Book Integration

No more syncing issues that mess up an address book. Rebtel for iPad seamlessly integrates with the regular iPad address book, giving a clear view of which friends are available to call for free, and which ones you can make low cost calls to for up to 95% savings.

Low-Cost SMS

Prefer texting over talking? Send low-cost international text messages to friends in more than 200 countries with an average cost savings of up to 60% versus your regular carrier. If you want a friend to reply to your message for free, select Collect Reply and include a link in your message that lets friends compose and send a reply via a mobile web page, with you picking up the tab.

WUN Systems Announces Extended VoIP Solution for iPhone, Android, and Mobile

VoIP Monitor — Thu, 31 May 2012 21:07:39 GMT

WUN Systems announces the launch of four new features to their VOIP telephone system for executive suites and workspaces. These new features were designed to extend mobile capabilities for workspaces and business centers. Executive suites will now have extended hosted VOIP capabilities directly through WUN Voice Softphone, Android, iPad and iPhone Edition.

WUN Voice Softphone is a carrier-grade, next generation Softphone application that enables the user to manage their communications easily and efficiently; all from a computer desktop. “Built on the WUN Voice platform, WUN Voice Softphone is specifically designed to meet the demands of business centers and workspaces. WUN Systems also included exclusive features designed for business and enterprise users. These new features can be deployed within an enterprise environment either by manual configuration via the Softphone Graphical User Interface or by using the WUN Voice positioning server” explains Dale Hersowitz from WUN Systems. The latest in Softphone technology, WUN Voice Softphone enables a dynamic interface with new task flows and customization options for an unprecedented user experience.

WUN Voice Android Edition is a highly secure, standards based mobile VOIP Softphone that works over both 3G and Wi-Fi networks. WUN Voice Android Edition facilitates easy and effective communication management with an intuitive interface. Deskphone-class functionality includes the ability to switch between 2 calls, merge calls and perform attended and unattended transfers. WUN Systems incorporates advanced security settings which allow for secure call signaling and works seamlessly with other WUN Voice desktop and convergence solutions.

WUN Voice iPad Edition is a VOIP Softphone that was designed to be specifically compatible with Apple iPad and iPad2 that uses a Wi-Fi or 3G connection to make and receive calls. “This new addition facilitates easy communication with an intuitive interface that includes all of the standard phone features such as call display, call history, voicemail indicator, and multiple call support” says Dale Hersowitz from WUN Systems. WUN Systems also integrated a multi-tasking functionality that allows WUN Voice iPad Edition to run in the background so users can access other applications while on a call. Advanced security settings are also integrated which allow for secure call signaling and audio encryption. Premium feature add-ons are available including a Presence and Messaging add-on as well as a low bandwidth audio code for bandwidth management.

WUN Voice iPhone Edition is a VOIP Softphone for Apple iPhone and iPod touch that uses a 3G/4G or Wi-Fi connection to make and receive calls. Using the iPhone or iPod's existing contact list, WUN Voice iPhone Edition facilitates easy and effective communication management with an intuitive interface that accommodates multiple calls. “Call functionality includes the ability to swap between two calls, merge and split calls and perform attended and unattended transfers” continues Hersowitz. WUN Systems also incorporates advanced security settings for secure call signaling and audio encryption. Premium feature add-ons for this hosted VOIP Softphone include Video Calling, Presence and Messaging and a low bandwidth codec for bandwidth management. These features can be purchased within the application under the Premium Feature Settings tab to enhance the user’s communications experience.

eVoice Mobile App Enables VoIP Calling from Apple Devices for Small Businesses

VoIP Monitor — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:40:47 GMT

eVoice and j2 Global announces the availability of its latest mobile application for Apple devices. Now, owners of Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch can make and receive phone calls via a WiFi connection or a 3G/4G network using VoIP. This saves precious cell phone minutes while helping to reduce the chance of dropped phone calls.

Essentially, the new eVoice Mobile App transforms an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch into a multi-purpose business phone system with powerful features, including:

Make and receive phone calls via a WiFi connection or 3G/4G network using VoIP
24/7 auto attendant to answer and route inbound calls professionally
Multiple extensions for employees, including intercom functionality
Enhanced voice mail service with transcriptions and audio files sent to email or text
Advanced call handling features including call screening

Additionally, the new eVoice Mobile App enables iPhone users to keep their personal phone number private by maintaining a separate eVoice line for business use on the same device.

eVoice Transforms the Mobile Device Into A Business-Class Phone System

According to a survey of small and mid-sized business owners conducted by The Business Journals (a division of the American City Business Journals) earlier in 2011, and reported in a press release posted on smallbiztrends.com, the use of desktops and laptops is decreasing while the use of smart phones and mobile applications is on the rise. Thirty-seven percent of SMB owners surveyed have used a smartphone or a PDA in the past year -- a 10 percentage point increase over the previous year1. Another survey conducted in 2010 by market research firm Techaisle found that one-fifth of the small businesses in the U.S., U.K., Brazil and Germany surveyed used iPads.2

The new eVoice Mobile App helps solve the problem of dropped calls in environments notorious for poor connectivity, such as a subway, train, basement office or a rural home office. Many of these locations often have good WiFi connections even when 3G/4G networks are unavailable. Utilizing the eVoice mobile application with a WiFi connection in these environments can help enable users enjoy clear, reliable communications in areas with limited cellular coverage.

New Intercom Feature Saves Money and Minutes

The new eVoice Mobile App's new Intercom feature provides a simple way for eVoice customers to instantly communicate with their most important contacts. By assigning extensions to employees, business contacts, or even family members -- eVoice users can communicate with these contacts without using any of their eVoice or mobile carrier minutes.

Key benefits of the eVoice app's new VoIP features allow users to:

Reduce cell phone minute usage (and bills) when making and receiving calls over a data connection using WiFi or a 3G/4G network
Answer every call appropriately with the ability to see caller ID and the extensions dialed on your incoming calls
Easily connect with important contacts with eVoice's unique Intercom feature
Choose the way calls are placed or received with an easy "on" "off" VoIP calling feature

The eVoice Mobile App is free to download and use immediately. With a six-month free trial offer, eVoice makes it easier than ever for individuals, entrepreneurs and small businesses to be more professional, efficient and mobile.

Rebtel Launches Version 2.0 of its iPhone Application to Bring an End to Dropped Calls with KeepTalking Technology

VoIP Monitor — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:28:02 GMT

announces the launch of Rebtel 2.0, a new generation of intelligent applications designed for desktop and smartphones, which facilitates platform independent free high-quality calls. The free iPhone application, available today from iTunes, allows users to make and receive free international calls using WiFi/3G as well as local minutes. Texts and calls can also be done to any non-Rebtel users on any phone for rates up to 90% cheaper than the standard international calling rate of an average carrier. The app also introduces a new proprietary Rebtel technology called KeepTalking, which by the push of a button allows users to seamlessly transition mid-call from WiFi/3G to local minutes. The iPhone and desktop applications will add to the Rebtel free call network already including Android and Blackberry applications and facilitate free calls between all existing platforms.

The market for voice is still twice that of all TV operators and three times more than all internet related revenues. Voice calls generated $628 billion of carrier operator revenues last year, meaning that two thirds of total revenues and half of total profits still come from voice calls. Mobile messaging generated 19% of total mobile operator revenues 45% of total profits. That means that voice and messaging produced 86% of all mobile operator revenues and 95% of their profits. The mobile VoIP market is expected to reach $36 billion in revenues by 2016 and by the end of 2011, there will be around 70 million mobile VoIP users according to a study from Visiongain 2011.

Rebtel 2.0 offers the following features and benefits:

KeepTalking

For situations when the WiFi/3G connection is not good enough to sustain a call, Rebtel introduces KeepTalking, allowing users to simply press a button on the iPhone call screen during a WiFi/3G call to seamlessly improve the connection from data to local numbers and still be able to make a Free International Call using Rebtel’s applications and local numbers in 53 countries. The new innovation KeepTalking aims to increase voice quality, reduce phone bills and greatly reduce dropped calls. With the new applications it is now possible to keep calling internationally for free even when you transfer from data to a regular mobile call.

Platform Independent Free Calls Between Rebtel App Users

Calls to friends who are running any Rebtel application on a smartphone or PC can be made for free over WiFi/3G as well as using local minutes. These contacts are labeled “Free” in the in-app contact list to make it simple to see who’s already using Rebtel, and who you should invite. Whenever a friend or business acquaintance in a users’ contact list downloads Rebtel 2.0, a PUSH message is sent as a notification. Rebtel also offers SMS to any mobile phone number, with an average cost savings of approximately 60% over U.S. carriers.

Contact Integration

Rebtel 2.0 works with each user’s own contact list wherever it might live. The company’s mobile offerings integrate with the phone’s native address book, while the PC app allows you to connect with third-party services such as Google Contacts and Facebook.

Easy Set-up

With the new Rebtel applications, the sign up process is reduced to one single step where the user simply connects their phone to the Rebtel network. Immediately after signup, the user can see which friends in their contact list they can call for free.

Fonality Mobile Platform for Apple and Android Receives 2011 TMC Labs Innovation Award

VoIP Monitor — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:29:42 GMT

TMC named Fonality Heads Up Display Mobile as a 2011 TMC Labs Innovation Award winner. Available on Apple or Android platforms and purpose-built for small- and mid-size businesses, the application delivers cloud-based VoIP, Unified Communications and contact center solutions with a single, secure, user-friendly interface.

“There is nothing like Fonality HUD Mobile on the market,” said Fonality’s Chief Marketing Officer, Wes Durow. “It enables growing businesses to work smarter and faster, anywhere, anytime with advanced Unified Communications and contact center features. We are honored that Fonality HUD Mobile has been recognized with a 2011 TMC Labs Innovation Award.”

Based on the company’s award-winning Fonality HUD desktop interface, Fonality HUD Mobile is easy to use, simple to manage and affordable to deploy. The application dramatically improves efficiency and productivity by providing SMBs with presence-enabled business communications and contact center capabilities.

Features include:

Voice over Wi-Fi calling to preserve minutes and reduce mobile costs by an average of 56 percent
Real-time presence and collaboration capabilities
Instant access to company directory, visual voicemail and virtual conference rooms
“Find me/follow me” functionality for seamless connectivity between desktop and mobile devices
Unified messaging and Microsoft Outlook integration
Advanced call management, allowing managers to monitor, whisper or barge contact center calls
Seamless call transfer to and from mobile and office phones
Additional tools such as secure chat, photo caller ID and on-the-fly call recording

Fonality HUD Mobile also offers significant innovation for contact centers, providing managers with a 360-degree view of all communications, including color-coded agent status, call types and duration. Agents can log in and out of queues, regardless of location, while call managers can quickly record calls and engage through barge, monitor and whisper modes.

“Fonality has demonstrated a commitment to quality and the development of the Unified Communications industry,” said Tom Keating, CTO and TMC Labs executive editorial director at TMC. “Fonality deserves this honor and I look forward to more innovation as they continue improving the future of the UC industry.”

The TMC Labs Innovation Award honors products that have demonstrated innovation, unique features and noteworthy developments toward improving communications technology. The TMC Labs Innovation Award is not granted to the best-selling products, but instead to those representing a significant contribution to the industry.

“We’re proud to grant Fonality with a Unified Communications TMC Labs Innovation Award,” stated Rich Tehrani, TMC CEO. “Fonality HUD Mobile has shown true innovation and is deserving of this recognition.”

The complete list of the 2011 TMC Labs Innovation Award winners can be accessed in Unified Communications magazine.

Digium Introduces Switchvox Mobile Application for Android Phones and Tablets

VoIP Monitor — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:17:07 GMT

Digium has extended the value of its Switchvox Unified Communications solution for small to mid-sized businesses by adding free support for Android devices. The Switchvox Mobile application now integrates Digium's Switchvox SMB communications solution with Android as well as iPhone and BlackBerry devices at no extra cost to customers. With the Switchvox Mobile app, Switchvox SMB customers can:

make, receive, transfer and record calls as if they were calling from the office extension
check their call history
view and change call rules, such as routing and forwarding
change their out-of-office greeting
access the company directory and return calls via email
use the Switchvox app from their Android-based tablet to perform tasks such as returning voice messages using email.

Switchvox's mobility with fixed mobile convergence capabilities allow users to select up to five phones of any type, including smartphone, VoIP, digital, analog or soft phone, to converge with their Switchvox extension. These converged phones can easily transfer a call to any phone or number over a Wi-Fi or cellular network. Customers can also fully integrate these converged phones with their interactive user interface, the Switchvox Switchboard. Click here to see an interactive demonstration of the Switchvox Mobility features: www.digium.com/mobility.

Switchvox is based on Asterisk, the world's most widely adopted open source communications engine. Because Asterisk is at its core, Switchvox can offer a feature set that rivals those of the most expensive UC solutions, but at a price that small businesses can afford. Digium, the UC solution leader, imposes no licensing charges for advanced features, such as those that extend the power of the UC system to employees' mobile devices through FMC support. This approach means that Switchvox customers pay 60 to 80 percent less than companies buying comparable VoIP business phone systems. In acknowledgement of this fact, industry analyst firm Frost & Sullivan recognized Switchvox this year with the Customer Value Enhancement Award for UC Solutions. To read the full report, go to http://info.digium.com/frost-sullivan-best-customer-value-report/.

Skype Now Optimized for your iPad

VoIP Monitor — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 20:47:46 GMT

Since the introduction of for iPhone with video calling on New Year's Eve 2010, we've seen growing demand for a Skype app for the iPad.

The wait is over, as today we launched Skype for iPad now available for download in the iTunes App Store.

Skype for iPad is beautifully designed and optimized for the iPad. It offers the best of both worlds for users who want a larger Skype experience, on-the-go. The large iPad screen is perfect for bringing Skype video calls to life, in either landscape or portrait view, and because it is on the iPad, Skype video calls can be made at the beach, in a car or even lying on a couch.

Not only does Skype for iPad feature an interface that takes advantage of the large screen, but there are a number of additional iPad-optimized features found in this new app, including:

Two-way video calling. With Skype video calling available on iPhones, as well as in Skype for Android, Skype for Mac, Skype for Windows, Skype on HDTVs and more - you can connect to over 170 million Skype connected users worldwide.
Instant messaging. You can even instant message during a video call on your iPad, with emoticons to personalize your message.
Simple to view contacts. Contacts are now displayed in a grid on Skype for iPad, showing large avatar photos - making it easy to find your contacts and conversations.
Easy navigation. Find your recent Skype conversations and history at the touch of a button making searching simple.
Simple SMS texting. An SMS text message can be sent by simply opening a contact and selecting SEND SMS or by opening the dial pad, typing in the number you wish to SMS and then typing your message.

The new Skype for iPad app also takes full advantage of the iPad 2's dual cameras, allowing users to talk face-to-face with the iPad's front camera or switch to the rear camera to show what they can see. Skype for iPad also allows users to call landlines and mobiles using Skype's great low rates - all a user needs is a little Skype Credit. Skype for iPad works across both 3G and Wi-Fi networks and also allows users to make voice and video calls across platforms from their iPad to other Skype users on iPhones, Mac, Windows, HDTVs and more.

Coms Launches VoIP telephony Service for iPad Users

VoIP Monitor — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:26:38 GMT

Already more than 25 million Apple iPads have been sold worldwide but no iPads are voice telephony enabled when they come out of the box. This represents a huge new market segment for Coms, as its services can be provided over the iPad’s inbuilt WiFi or GSM modem.

iPad subscribers can choose a new Coms telephone number from more than 250 area codes in the UK, including principle telephone suffixes such as London or Birmingham. The service includes free advanced telephone features such as voicemail, call forwarding, voice to email and calling line identifier display, as well as low cost call plans to all international locations.

The service will be marketed to all iPad users, but will be particularly relevant to those who travel, as when they connect to a local WiFi network they will be able to receive inbound calls without any high roaming fees, and outgoing calls will be charged at their local call plan rates.

Richard Bennett, CEO, Coms plc commented: “This new service builds upon the iPhone applications that we launched earlier in the year facilitating the development of the cloud telephony market. It is my belief that fixed line telephony will steadily migrate to cloud based telephony services which offer individuals and businesses increased features and lower call costs.

“Users of this new service can save up to 90% against BT on international calls and up to 77% on UK calls. In addition they get a new landline for free which travels with them, saving £296 against BT.”

iPad users can voice enable their iPads by subscribing to the Coms telephony service from the Coms website. Subscribers will need a softphone app which is downloaded from the Apple store. Coms recommends the Bria app from Counterpath that has the Coms service settings embedded into it, making it simple for subscribers to start making and receiving calls.

Coms is working on additional features that will enable customers to transfer their existing BT numbers to the Coms service, as well as making the service compatible with all leading operating systems including Android, OS and Symbian.

CounterPath Releases Bria for iPad Version 1.0

VoIP Monitor — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 22:15:55 GMT

Nearly one in four enterprises already use tablets, and by 2013, so will the majority of businesses, according to multiple analyst and vendor surveys of Chief Information Officers and IT managers. As this installed base grows, so does the opportunity for enterprises to leverage the tablet to minimize telephony costs while improving employee productivity and responsiveness.

To enable enterprises and mobile workers to capitalize on this trend, CounterPath announced the worldwide availability of Bria iPad Edition Version 1.0 via the Apple iTunes App Store. This standards-based, service agnostic softphone provides an intuitive user interface for making and receiving calls over a Wi-Fi or a 3G/4G mobile connection, making it the first universal endpoint for iPad.

Bria iPad Edition 1.0 supports multiple VoIP accounts and SIP protocols, Bluetooth headsets and native iOS multitasking. This enables business users and prosumers to access multiple personal and business accounts while simultaneously utilizing other applications or accessing documents on their iPad during a call.

Capable of working with any VoIP service provider, Bria iPad Edition supports hosted VoIP and IP-PBXs, effectively turning the iPad into a mobile desktop phone. Bria includes a list of pre-configured, CounterPath-approved ITSPs, making VoIP account set-up fast and easy for users who either lack a VoIP provider or already use a CounterPath-approved ITSP.

Unlike other VoIP voice applications marketed for the iPad that were introduced primarily for the iPhone, Bria iPad Edition is designed specifically for all Apple iPads. This iPad-centric foundation means that Bria iPad Edition leverages the device's large, high-resolution display, providing a richer user experience that enhances the features found in the Bria iPhone Edition.

Bria iPad Edition's separated navigation panes make it effortless to find contact information and initiate calls. A one-touch popover dialpad is elegantly minimized yet easily accessible at all times, while the iPad's native keyboard is also available for entering alphanumeric SIP URL/addresses.

Other key features of Bria iPad Edition 1.0 include:

A customizable user interface specifically designed for the iPad. A visually engaging double-pane design logically organizes application features and enables simple and smooth transitions between tabs and sub-tabs. Includes options for custom background images and custom colors.
Bluetooth connectivity. When the iPad is paired with a compatible Bluetooth headset, the Bria client can be used to speak and listen providing the ability to be away from the iPad up to the range of the headset.
iTunes Auto Pause. When a call is placed or received, the audio from the iPad's iPod music application is automatically paused.
A wide variety of deskphone features, including call hold, transfer, conferencing, display and history, as well as contacts and a voicemail indicator.
iOS4 multitasking, enabling access to other applications without interrupting calls. Bria iPad Edition softphone runs in the background and can be returned to quickly by a top-of-screen tap.
Advanced security and audio features. Secure call signaling and audio encryption plus codec support for G.711, G.722 wideband audio for lifelike sound, GSM, iLBC and an optional G.729 codec that is available for purchase within the app or through the Apple Store.

According to Infonetics Research, the VoIP services market reached nearly $50 billion in 2010. With more than 19 million iPads sold worldwide, Apple currently holds the majority of the growing tablet market. "CounterPath's Bria iPad Edition meets the needs of these rapidly converging markets, serving both the prosumer and enterprise consumer segments," Carothers said.

Like Bria iPhone Edition, Bria iPad Edition 1.0 integrates seamlessly with other CounterPath desktop and mobile VoIP solutions, as well as with enterprise and carrier infrastructure equipment from major vendors. CounterPath also develops customized white-label versions of Bria iPad Edition for carriers, OEMs and enterprise customers worldwide.

A version of Bria iPad Edition that includes support for video calls, SMS, Instant Messaging and presence will be available later this year.

Bria iPad Edition is available immediately in theApple iTunes App Store or via CounterPath's online store at www.counterpath.com/store.

Voip-Pal Announces Major Breakthrough of VoIP Telephone Technology for Apple's New iPad 2

VoIP Monitor — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:41:43 GMT

Voip-Pal.com announces the beta testing of its PointsPhone Mobile App for the iPad 2. Users can immediately download the beta version of the new App on their iPad 2.

The Beta Version of the PointsPhone Mobile App is immediately available for free downloading on the Apple App Store (search 'pointsphone'). Users will need to logon to our retail website www.pointsphone.com in order to register and activate their account for $10. A User account and password will be created and users will have immediate access to use their PointsPhone App for airtime minutes anywhere in the world without roaming charges.

SIP/H.323 Video Conferencing on iPad 2 with Mirial ClearSea

VoIP Monitor — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:50:23 GMT

Mirial is glad to announce that Mirial ClearSea can be seamlessly used also on iPad 2, taking full advantage of the new front facing camera with the possibility of switching between cameras even during the video call.

ClearSea is the first professional video conferencing solution providing a software client for iOS devices, enabling organization to connect any Pc, Mac, Android or iOS device and any standards-based H.323/SIP equipment. It allows to integrate traditional room based video communication systems or to deploy a new HD desktop and mobile solution without the need to invest in expensive infrastructure.

"We have been waiting for the addition of a front facing camera on the iPadT" said Cristoforo Mione, VP Marketing at Mirial. "Now that the iPadT is ready for true video conferencing, our software transforms it in a standards-based video endpoint."

ClearSea for iOS devices, including iPad 2, is available today.

VoIP-PAL.com Announces the Development of New Video Conferencing Feature on Its New iPhone App for the iPhone 4G and iPad 2

VoIP Monitor — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:21:48 GMT

VoIP-PAL.com announces the development of integrating the video conferencing feature on forthcoming new PointsPhone Mobile App for the iPhone 4G and Apple's new iPad 2. An upgraded version of PointsPhone's iPhone App is being developed to support video conferencing on the iPhone 4G and the new iPad 2.

The PointsPhone Mobile iPhone App and the new Video Calling feature will soon be available for free downloading on your iPhone at the Apple App Store (search 'pointsphone'). User must register by signing up on www.pointsphone.com.

Announcements will be forthcoming in the next few weeks on PointsPhone Platinum Suite, targeted specifically to the Android market. The Platinum Suite will include a One Year subscription of an Antivirus Program bundled with substantial domestic and international airtime minutes, PointPhone's Android App and a free US DID number. PointsPhone Android App is immediately available as a standalone program for free downloading on your Android at the Android Market App Store (search 'pointsphone').

Rebtel Survey: Nearly Five Million Immigrants and First Generation Americans Own a Tablet PC Device with Majority of Non-Owners Favoring iPad over Kindle and Android Tablets

VoIP Monitor — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:45:05 GMT

announced results from its latest study based on U.S. immigrant and first-generation consumer mobile usage and behavior. The results were based on 1,340 responses from immigrants residing in the United States, which represent a consumer segment of approximately 38 million consumers. According to the survey 13% of respondents currently own a tablet device, representing approximately five million Americans.

According to the survey, the iPad reigns supreme as the preferred tablet device, with two-thirds of tablet owners choosing the device. French Americans claim the highest percentage of tablet owners (17%), followed by Mexican-Americans (15%), Nigerian-Americans, and Ghana-Americans at 14% respectively rounded out by Ethiopian-Americans at 8% and Cuban-Americans at 7%.

Among the different demographics, there were some wide disparities concerning whether or not they would buy a tablet in the near future. Ghanese (62%) and Indian Americans (58%) topped the list among immigrant populations looking to buy a tablet device, while Ethiopian (31%) and French Americans (34%) ranked last.

In terms of brand preference broken down by ethnicity of users, Apple’s iPad has a particularly strong foothold among Cuban-Americans, Indian-Americans and Nigerian-Americans, which account for the highest affinity marked by 83%, 80%, and 75% respectively.

Concerning the highest percentage of respondents who said that they would most likely buy an iPad in the near future, a whopping 87% of Kenyans claimed they would do so, with French immigrants coming in second at 81%. The Kindle was a popular second choice as a tablet device, with 9% of the overall population saying they are most likely to buy it, with Ethiopian immigrants leading the way at 24%.

Out of the immigrants in the study hailing from Cuba, Ethiopia, France, Ghana, India, Israel, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Philippines and UK currently residing in the US, all segments ranked the iPad as their tablet of choice.

Individual ethnic group responses:

“Apple has remained the brand of choice for the immigrant and first generation U.S. market,” said Andreas Bernstrom, CEO of Rebtel. “We’re witnessing a massive shift in technology brand affinity over the past decade as Sony has been dethroned, and Apple has grabbed the reigns and held tight starting with the iPod moving forward.”

There are 37.9 million immigrants (both legal and illegal) in the U.S. 10.8 million of those are illegal. The percentage of native-born people in the U.S. has fallen for four straight decades, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2008, 12.5% of the population was born outside the U.S., nearing the all-time highs of nearly 15% in the late 1800s.

The study was conducted in November 2010 with a sample group of respondents comprised of Rebtel users divided into 11 different ethnic groups; Cuba, Ethiopia, France, Ghana, India, Israel, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Philippines and UK. Each ethnic group received their own identical survey and all the respondents are currently located in the US.

SIP/H.323 Video Conferencing on iPhone 3GS and iPad

VoIP Monitor — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:03:48 GMT

After the recent launch of ClearSea Client for iPhone and iPod touch 4th generation Mirial announces that iPhone 3GS and iPad have been added to the list of certified devices for Mirial ClearSea.

ClearSea is the first professional video conferencing software including a client for iOS devices that enables organization to connect every Pc, Mac, Android or iOS device and any standards-based H.323/SIP equipment. It allows to integrate traditional room based video communication systems or to deploy a new HD desktop and mobile solution without the need to invest in expensive infrastructure.

ClearSea for iOS devices is available today.

Paltalk Introduces Vumber, a Full-Featured Mobile VOIP App

VoIP Monitor — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:04:47 GMT

Paltalk announces the release of its Vumber Mobile application. Vumber allows iOS device users to place calls through Wi-Fi and add multiple lines to their cell phone, enabling them to separate business calls from personal calls, etc. from a single device.

Vumber App users can place calls over WiFi from their iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, to anywhere in the world, for only $9.95 per month through Vumber. Customers are still required to maintain a carrier plan, but they can limit the amount of minutes on their plan to save money. The app is available for free from the iTunes store and an app for android phones and tablets will be available by the end of the first quarter.

Major features of the Vumber Mobile app include:

Turn your iPod into a phone -- Sign up for a free 30 day trial and use your iPod as a phone from any Wi-Fi connection, from any location in the world.
Multiple Lines -- With Vumber you can add as many numbers as you would like to your account. Once you've done this -- it's as simple as pressing the phone icon to choose which number people see when you call them.
Easy access to voicemail -- Simply dial 1# from the app for instant access to your voice messages.
Wi-Fi & 3G calling -- Stop worrying about bad reception and don't waste your cell plan minutes by dialing with your Vumber.
Visual Speed Dial -- View speed dial contacts in an easy-to-use grid. Add a picture to each one for a quick and intuitive interface.

Vumber is a virtual, disposable phone number service that lets subscribers choose an additional phone number that can be linked to any existing phone. This allows customers to make calls while maintaining the privacy of their phone numbers. Vumber is often used by small businesses that need to have separate lines for business and personal calls, but rather than having two cell phones can now have multiple numbers on a single device. Paltalk acquired the company in November 2009.

The Vumber Mobile app will continue to add functionality designed to provide users with a complete mobile communications experience via WiFi networks. The next update will feature SMS functionality, enabling users to text one person or groups of people at a time from any of the virtual numbers stored in their app. Users will also be able to update social network channels like Twitter through the app via SMS.

Zipring Integrated VoIP Phone Service Launches for Consumers: Works with Every Phone and Mobile Device

VoIP Monitor — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:57:15 GMT

North American consumers can now join the public beta of Zipring—a simple, inexpensive integrated VoIP phone service that works with any phone, mobile or Internet device; requires no contract and is free to try.

Unlike other Internet phone applications and devices on the market, Zipring is based on open standards so it can be used with any VoIP software or phone device. Additionally, because Zipring leverages the internet, it can turn any Internet-based device—such as an iPad, iPod Touch, laptop or desktop computer—into a phone and enable users to make and receive calls to that device using their dedicated Zipring phone number.

Among its many benefits, Zipring has zero roaming charges and does not require a contract. Zipring features include visual voicemail, call recording, voicemail to email, web-based calling and account management, and no contracts. Its flexibility and open-standards design makes Zipring much more comparable to a traditional or mobile phone service than other Internet phone offerings and applications, but far more versatile and inexpensive.

During private beta stages, driven by word-of-mouth and invitation-only access, Zipring is already in use by over 17,000 people and has more than 25,000 downloads of the iPhone application to date.

How it works:

Get a Zipring phone number nearly anywhere in the US
One Zipring number calls all your other numbers
Turn any smartphone into a free or inexpensive calling phone
Use Zipring’s “follow me” feature to receive calls and access Zipring features on your landline or mobile phone
Change your Zipring caller ID to match any of your existing numbers

Features:

No roaming charges
Free trial (includes outbound calling and SMS) followed by very competitive rates
Record Calls
Voicemail Greetings
Voicemail to Email
SMS Send and Receive
SMS to Email
Share SMS, Voicemail and Recordings
Block Callers

Zipring is latest in a series of new offerings and acquisitions by Ziplocal, a digital advertising and local search company that is quickly establishing itself as an incubator for digital innovation. The launch of Zipring comes on the heels of Ziplocal’s launch of LocaLeads, a pay-for-performance digital advertising platform that distributes hyperlocal advertising content from small and medium size businesses to web and mobile publishers across North America.

CounterPath Brings Multitasking, Multi-Account VoIP Softphone to the Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

VoIP Monitor — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:18:14 GMT

CounterPath announces the worldwide availability of Bria iPhone Edition Version 1.1 for Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Compatible with Apple's new iOS 4 operating system, Bria iPhone Edition 1.1 is a highly secure, standards-based VoIP softphone that works over both 3G and Wi-Fi networks.

Bria iPhone Edition 1.1 leverages iOS 4 to deliver to Bria users' their most requested feature: multitasking on the iPhone, freeing them to stay productive while waiting for calls. This freedom is particularly valuable for iPhone users that need to reference other applications while on a call, enhancing the device's value as a business tool. When Apple releases iOS 4 for the iPad, Bria iPhone Edition 1.1 will immediately and automatically extend its multitasking features to that device.

Bria iPhone Edition 1.1 also features support for up to eight accounts, so users can create a separate account - including a separate number - for each aspect of their life, such as work home or on the move. Bria users now simply log in once to stay connected to all of their accounts throughout their day. Bria iPhone Edition 1.1 also lets users create a separate dialing plan for each account to ensure that each call is placed correctly.

Bria iPhone Edition 1.1 also fully supports older devices running iPhone 3.0 and is ideal for the growing number of SMEs, large enterprises and governments that are deploying iPhones, the iPod touch and iPads for mobile workers, many of whom require full access to their communications services while away from their desk or office. Bria iPhone Edition leverages the iPhone's native address book and its embedded Bluetooth technology to provide a seamless calling experience while on the move.

Bria iPhone Edition 1.1 integrates seamlessly with other CounterPath desktop and convergence solutions, as well as with enterprise and carrier infrastructure equipment from major vendors such as Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, BroadSoft, Metaswitch, Avaya, Cisco and NEC. Bria iPhone Edition also supports Asterisk-based telephony systems.

Bria iPhone Edition 1.1's other key features include:

Full SIP compliance, enabling use with any SIP-compliant server and hundreds of ITSPs that currently offer CounterPath-based services.
Bria iPhone Edition appears as another endpoint to service providers or PBX equipment, enabling fast, cost-effective deployments.
Call quality that's superior to circuit-switched wireline and wireless voice, and based on the G.711, G.729 and GSM codecs.
An intuitive user interface that provides one-touch access to voicemail, call history, speakerphone and other frequently used telephony features such as 4-digit dialing.
Support for DTMF, which lets users enter numbers to access an auto attendant.
Bluetooth support, enabling hands-free calling for convenience, as well as safety while driving (iPhone and iPod touch only).
Multi-call management options, including the ability to switch between, merge and split calls, all in ways that are already familiar to iPhone users so they can start using these features immediately.
Signaling and call encryption via TLS and SRTP, enabling enterprise- class security.
Optional customized branding available for enterprises and telephony providers.

Bria iPhone Edition is the latest CounterPath solution for mobile platforms and its first standalone mobile SIP application. Earlier this year, CounterPath launched Linux, Mac and Windows versions of Bria, all of which received strong approval and endorsement from Internet telephony service providers and telecom infrastructure vendors. In addition to the Bria-branded version, CounterPath will also be developing customized white-label versions of Bria iPhone Edition for carriers, OEMs and enterprise customers worldwide through its professional services team.

Current Bria iPhone Edition users will be automatically updated to Version 1.1 when the update is available. Bria iPhone Edition 1.1 is sold exclusively through the following link on the iTunes Store for $7.99. Customers have the ability to upgrade the client to include G.729 support.

VoiceServe Introduces a Softphone for Apple’s iPhone, iPod and iPad

VoIP Monitor — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 22:43:08 GMT

VoiceServe announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, VoipSwitch now offers a Vippie softphone dialer for Apple iPhones, iPods and iPads. VoipSwitch’s softphone even enables iPad owners to use the tablet computer as a cell phone. The Vippie dialer requires access to the Internet and an account with VoipSwitch’s Call-to-PBX. Users are able to make and receive calls, use voicemail, dial from contact lists, record calls and more using the Vippie dialer.

The Call-to-PBX “iPhone softphone” is designed specifically to leverage the iPhone's unique capabilities on all its devices. The Call-to-PBX softphone works just like standard SIP softphones and features a sophisticated, yet simple to use, interface. Connectivity is either through 3G, Edge or Wi-Fi. Communication between registered users is free and the Call-to-PBX dialer can use contacts from the iPhone. The dialer shows the charge per minute when dialing a given destination and the time span of the call, and even the balance on the user’s account. It also maintains call logs with a capability to redial and provides direct access to voicemails.

VoicePulse Teams Up with Acrobits Softphone App for the iPhone

VoIP Monitor — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:12:11 GMT

VoicePulse has been officially tested and named a verified VoIP operator for Acrobits Softphone app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Acrobits is a privately owned software development company with a focus on mobile software development.

For many VoIP users, getting the correct settings for your provider in a SIP client can be a complicated process. Customers will only have to enter their VoicePulse SIP credentials and password to get started using Acrobits Softphone. The SIP app from Acrobits costs just $7.99 in iTunes. Download the SIP app here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/acrobits-softphone-sip-phone/id314192799?mt=8. VoicePulse will also be participating in upcoming beta testing for Acrobits softphone application for the Android OS.

VoicePulse brings its VoIP services to business and wholesale customers with VoicePulse SIP trunking. Businesses using IP PBXs such as Digium's Asterisk, AsteriskNow, Switchvox, Fonality's PBXtra, trixbox, FreePBX, or FreeSwitch will find that VoicePulse is the perfect complement with its one-of-a-kind, one-click auto-configuration module.

Voip-Pal.Com Announces New Apple App for 4G iPhone, iPod and iPad

VoIP Monitor — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:04:57 GMT

Voip-Pal.Com released its new PointsPhone Mobile as an Apple App. This application allows extremely low cost international and domestic calls on your Apple iPhone. Downloading is simple and Free. Simply go to the iTunes store and download! Activation requires "Sign Up" on www.PointsPhone.com. Using your iPhone, the user can call international for as low as 2 cents per minute. Features include, Call Forwarding, Voice Mail, Call Backs, Free Peer to Peer Calling and Virtual Numbers.

New users can click on the following Apple Link:

Call Back features also allow other cell phone users to use the PointsPhone Mobile service without downloading the app. Users can download the SoftPhone directly on their computer from www.PointsPhone.com.

Ooma Mobile Application Now Available For Iphone, Ipod Touch And Ipad

VoIP Monitor — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:26:14 GMT

Ooma announces the availability of the Ooma Mobile Application (app) for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The new app offers Ooma customers the ability to save money on their mobile calling plans with improved convenience and functionality and outstanding voice quality with Ooma’s PureVoiceTM Technology.

With the Ooma Mobile app, Ooma customers can make domestic and international calls from an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad over any Wi-Fi or 3G network. By tapping into an active Wi-Fi or 3G connection, Ooma customers can use their Ooma account credentials while on the road to connect calls and bypass the high international calling rates associated with mobile calling plans from major carriers.

The Ooma mobile app can save Ooma customers up to 90 percent on international calls. Ooma customers can enjoy further savings by reducing their minutes on their calling plans since they can now save minutes by using their Ooma account. In addition, Ooma’s PureVoice Technology uses advanced voice compression to reduce bandwidth usage by 60% minimizing data usage allowing for longer calling times over 3G.

Pricing & Availability

The Ooma Mobile app is priced at $9.99. Calls using the Ooma Mobile app start at 1.9 cents per minute for U.S. calls or applicable rates for international calls. Ooma Premier Customers using the Ooma Mobile app receive 250 minutes of U.S. calling for free every month. For a limited time promotion, Ooma Premier Customers who also subscribe to Ooma’s International plan will get 750 minutes of free calling in the U.S. and to 70 other countries. Use of the Ooma Mobile app requires an Ooma account. A customer must already own an Ooma Hub or an Ooma Telo in order to use the Ooma Mobile app. Download the Ooma Mobile app now.

Truphone Launches 3G and Multi Task Calling for Apple iOS 4

VoIP Monitor — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:23:20 GMT

Truphone announces the availability of its updated application for the iPhone and iPod touch iOS 4 in the Apple iTunes store.

What's new?

3G Calling: The application now allows consumers to place and receive calls over 3G networks. This means that consumers have the option to make calls as part of their data package even when out of Wi-Fi range, using their mobile carrier's 3G network.
Background calling: Thanks to Apple iOS 4's multi-tasking feature, Truphone now allows voice calls and data applications to run simultaneously. For customers, this ensures they won't miss incoming calls when running a data application and can place a call while surfing the Internet or checking email.
Truphone Instant Messenger: The new updated applications include Truphone Instant Messenger. For the first time, customers will be able to chat via IM with other Truphone users as well as contacts on several of the most popular social networking sites, including Facebook, Skype, AIM, GoogleTalk, MSN and Yahoo! – all in one place, without having to open up multiple IM applications.

CounterPath Brings VoIP Softphone to the Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

VoIP Monitor — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:49:07 GMT

CounterPath announces the worldwide availability of Bria iPhone Edition for Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Bria iPhone Edition is a highly secure, standards-based VoIP softphone that works over both 3G and Wi-Fi networks.

Bria iPhone Edition integrates seamlessly with other CounterPath desktop and convergence solutions, as well as with enterprise and carrier infrastructure equipment from major vendors such as Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, BroadSoft, Metaswitch, Avaya, Cisco and NEC. Bria iPhone Edition also supports Asterisk-based telephony systems.

Bria iPhone Edition is the latest CounterPath solution for mobile platforms and its first standalone mobile SIP application. Earlier this year, CounterPath launched Linux, Mac and Windows versions of Bria, all of which received strong approval and endorsement from Internet telephony service providers and telecom infrastructure vendors. In addition to the Bria-branded version, CounterPath will also be developing customized white-label versions of Bria iPhone Edition for carriers, OEMs and enterprise customers worldwide through its professional services team.

One hundred percent compatible with Apple's iPhone 3.0 and new iOS (formerly iPhone 4.0), the CounterPath softphone client takes advantage of the growing number of SMEs, large enterprises and governments that are deploying iPhones, iPod Touches and iPads for mobile workers, many of whom require full access to their communications services while away from their desk or office. Bria iPhone Edition leverages the iPhone's native address book and its embedded Bluetooth technology to provide a seamless calling experience while on the move.

Apple currently ranks third in smartphone shipments, with 16 percent of all units in the category in Q1 2010, according to several analyst firms. For all handset types – smartphones and feature phones – Apple is No. 6, with more than 8.7 million shipped worldwide in Q1.

Bria iPhone Edition's key features include:

Full SIP compliance, enabling use with any SIP-compliant server and hundreds of ITSPs that currently offer CounterPath-based services.
- Bria iPhone Edition appears as another endpoint to service providers or PBX equipment, enabling fast, cost-effective deployments.
Call quality that's superior to circuit-switched wireline and wireless voice, and based on the G.711, G.729 and GSM codecs.
An intuitive user interface that provides one-touch access to voicemail, call history, speakerphone and other frequently used telephony features such as 4-digit dialing.
Support for DTMF, which lets users enter numbers to access an auto attendant.
Bluetooth support, enabling hands-free calling for convenience, as well as safety while driving.
Multi-call management options, including the ability to switch between, merge and split calls, all in ways that are already familiar to iPhone users so they can start using these features immediately.
Signaling and call encryption via TLS and SRTP, enabling enterprise-class security.
Optional customized branding available for enterprises and telephony providers.

Bria iPhone Edition is sold exclusively through the following link on the iTunes Store for an introductory price of $3.99. Customers have the ability to upgrade the client to include G.729 support.

Acrobits Softphone, the Free Way for VoIP Providers to get on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

VoIP Monitor — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:02:01 GMT

Acrobits announces the latest feature of Acrobits Softphone, provider provisioning. In just a few minutes, any SIP based VoIP operator can have their settings added to Acrobits Softphone’s preconfigured provider list completely free. Acrobits Softphone, the leading SIP Client for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, just became even more attractive to both SIP providers and users.

As any VoIP veteran knows, getting the correct settings for your provider entered in your SIP client can be a painful process. Since ease of use is a high priority for customers shopping for a service provider, this results in many customers picking a provider that has their own softphone client on multiple platforms. Since the iPhone OS is the leading mobile platform, having a reliable SIP client on Apple’s App Store is an important component to attracting new business. “By adding themselves to our list of preconfigured providers,” says Acrobits, “VoIP operators can provide their customers with a proven SIP client on the App Store and an easy way to use their service on the iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch."

Once Acrobits has added a provider to their preconfigured list, most customers will only have to enter their username and password to get started using their service on Acrobits Softphone. There is a separate list of providers for every country and the providers can choose the countries in which they want to appear. To give fair conditions to the providers and the best value to customers, the list is ordered by popularity. The more customers you have that use the Softphone, the higher you will appear on the list. With this new service, Acrobits Softphone has become the best way for providers to extend their service to the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

Global IP Solutions Enables HD Voice and One-Way Video Chat to the iPad

VoIP Monitor — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:44:05 GMT

Global IP Solutions announces the availability of HD and Super-wideband Voice as well as one-way Video Conferencing/Chat capabilities for iPad developers, powered by GIPS VideoEngine Mobile.

GIPS VideoEngine Mobile supplies iPad developers with a simple to integrate, high-level software API that contains the complex video conferencing/video chat capabilities into applications running on Apple's iPad operating system. As video access becomes available from Apple, GIPS VideoEngine will support two-way video chat/conferencing.

With GIPS VideoEngine Mobile, iPad developers can offer the best quality voice and video communication, overcoming the multiple issues intrinsic to mobile and IP networks such as delay, packet loss, bandwidth limitations, lip synchronization, dynamic bandwidth optimization and echo cancellation. GIPS VideoEngine Mobile ensures conversations dynamically adjust with Wi-Fi and cellular network conditions, thereby maintaining an uninterrupted experience.

GIPS mobile technology is available on the iPad, Android, iPhone, Symbian and Windows Mobile operating systems.

Apple iPhone OS 4.0 to Get Multitasking Which Means Background VoIP

VoIP Monitor — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:27:49 GMT

Apple previewed its iPhone OS 4 software and released a beta version of the software to iPhone Developer Program members. The iPhone OS 4 beta release includes an updated Software Development Kit with over 1,500 new Application Programming Interfaces and over 100 new features that will be available to iPhone and iPod touch users this summer. New features include Multitasking for third party apps; Folders to better organize and access apps; improved Mail with a unified inbox, fast inbox switching and threaded messages; enhanced Enterprise support with even better data protection, mobile device management, wireless app distribution and more; Apple's new iAd mobile advertising platform; and iBooks, the delightful new ebook reader and online bookstore recently debuted on the iPad.

"iPhone OS 4 is the fourth major release of the world's most advanced mobile operating system," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "We're delivering over 100 new features, including multitasking, folders, a unified inbox, deeper Enterprise support, and an iPhone version of our iBooks reader and online iBookstore."

iPhone OS 4's new multitasking offers users a new way to quickly move between apps, and provides developers seven new multitasking services to easily add multitasking features to their apps. These services include background audio, so apps like Pandora can play music in the background, and VoIP, so VoIP apps can receive a VoIP call even when the iPhone is asleep or the user is running other apps. iPhone OS 4 provides multitasking to third party apps while preserving battery life and foreground app performance, which has until now proved elusive on mobile devices.

Folders help users better organize and quickly access their apps. Simply drag one app icon onto another, and a new folder is automatically created. The folder is automatically given a name based on the App Store category of that app, such as "Games," which the user can easily rename. Using folders, users can now organize and access over 2,000 apps on their iPhone. Users can also create and manage iPhone folders on their Mac® or PC using iTunes® 9.2.

iPhone OS 4 delivers the best mail experience on a mobile phone with its new Unified Inbox, allowing users to see messages from all their email accounts displayed together in a single inbox. With just a few taps, users can quickly switch between inboxes to see messages from any single account. In addition, users can now thread their messages by conversation, making it easier to stay on top of email discussions, as well as open email attachments with compatible apps from the App Store.

iAd, Apple's new mobile advertising platform, combines the emotion of TV ads with the interactivity of web ads. Today, when users click on mobile ads they are almost always taken out of their app to a web browser, which loads the advertiser's webpage. Users must then navigate back to their app, and it is often difficult or impossible to return to exactly where they left. iAd solves this problem by displaying full-screen video and interactive ad content without ever leaving the app, and letting users return to their app anytime they choose. iPhone OS 4 lets developers easily embed iAd opportunities within their apps, and the ads are dynamically and wirelessly delivered to the device. Apple will sell and serve the ads, and developers will receive an industry-standard 60 percent of iAd revenue.

The iPhone OS 4 beta release includes a developer preview of Game Center, which contains a set of APIs that allows developers to create apps with the ability to invite friends to play a game, start a multiplayer game through matchmaking and track achievements and compare high scores on a leader board. Apps created with GameKit APIs will work with Game Center, Apple's new social gaming network available to iPhone and iPod touch users later this year.

New enterprise features in iPhone OS 4 include improvements in security, scalability and compatibility. The new Mobile Device Management service can be integrated with third party servers to wirelessly configure, query and even wipe or lock managed iPhones, and iPhone OS 4 enables enterprises to securely host and wirelessly distribute their own in-house developed apps to employees. The new Data Protection feature uses a user's passcode as an encryption key to protect mail messages and attachments stored on the iPhone. iPhone OS 4 now provides the option to set a longer, more complex passcode, making iPhone and its data even more secure. iPhone OS 4 allows IT managers to set up multiple Exchange ActiveSync accounts, is compatible with Exchange Server 2010 and includes support for forthcoming SSL VPN applications from Juniper Networks and Cisco.

Today, more than four billion apps have been downloaded from the revolutionary App Store and more than 185,000 apps are available to consumers in 90 countries. Over 85 million iPhone and iPod touch users around the world can choose from an incredible range of apps in 20 categories, including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel.

Availability

The iPhone OS 4 beta software and SDK are available immediately for iPhone Developer Program members at developer.apple.com. iPhone OS 4 will be available as a software update to iPhone and iPod touch users this summer.* A version of iPhone OS 4 will be coming to iPad this Fall.

*Some features may not be available on all products. For example, Multitasking requires iPhone 3GS or third generation iPod touch (late 2009 models with 32GB or 64GB).

Vopium Now Supports 3G Calling on iPhone and iPad App is on the Way

VoIP Monitor — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:21:39 GMT

Vopium has just launched 3G version of its popular VoIP calling and messaging software for iPhone. Previously it was possible on Vopium to make VoIP calls using Wi-Fi hotspots, but with the Apple's removal of restrictions on VoIP from its iPhone 3G SDK, cheap VoIP calls on iPhone over local networks is now a reality. This new iPhone app with 3G VoIP/data allows iPhone users to make free calls to Vopium users, Skype users and Gtalk users also outside Wi-Fi, by using the 3G data network. This empowers users to use their existing data plan and avoid any local charges or call set-up charges of operator.

The brand new app for Vopium has just been approved on iPhone app store and you can directly download it from iTunes link. Also you can now enjoy multiple IM facility on Skype, Gtalk, MSN, Yahoo, AIM and ICQ or receive twitter updates on the go. Another interesting feature is Vopium Sync, to take backup calendar and contacts data anytime.

Download it now and get 30 minutes free talk time and 30 SMS free. Make sure 3G data/VoIP calls are disabled as default, you can easily enable it from settings in the new Vopium app. In case you are out of 3G reception zone, switch to Wi-Fi or the regular calling.

What's more? Vopium's app for iPad is pending approval at app store. However you can still download a version from here to make low priced VoIP calls and SMS from iPad either via Wi-Fi or 3G network. Vopium has also announced some exciting calling packages at highly competitive rates such as new Call Pakistan package that offers only EUR 0.03 per min, and other packages Call India (EUR 0.01/min), Call Bangladesh (0.01/min), Call the World (0.01/min) and Vopium 2 Vopium package where you can call/SMS other Vopium users for as low as EUR 0.05/minutes.

Truphone Gives Apple iPad Owners A Voice

VoIP Monitor — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:15:14 GMT

Truphone announces the availability of its application that offers thousands of Apple iPad customers the ability to make voice calls. The company's award-winning VoIP application turns the tablet-sized device into a mobile phone that offers free or low-cost international calls, as well as advanced Instant Messaging features that integrate a user's contacts from across multiple IM networks.

Truphone was the first to officially launch a mobile VoIP calling application for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch platforms, and the company continues to lead the way with the launch of Truphone for iPad.

The Truphone iPad application offers customers free calling to other Truphone and Google Talk users when connected over Wi-Fi, and international calling to mobile phones and landlines for as low as 5 cents a minute. Truphone also offers an unlimited calling plan and free voicemail.

The application also provides a combined Truphone and IM contacts list showing on-line status and presence, together with an innovative, multi-chat IM interface for AIM, Google Talk, and MSN users – allowing customers to easily stay on top of their contacts list without opening multiple windows.

Truphone offers a consistent, high-quality calling experience through use of innovative software and premium voice-routing partners.