Fring, a software gives VOIP and chat functionality for mobile phones released an evaluation version of its software for iphone. It is a native application. Currently, you need to jailbreak your
iphone to install this application. For detailed procedure of installation on a jailbroken phone, visit this link from fring.
This software brings together different IM services like MSN, google talk, skype etc. First you need to register with fring and then subscribe for the services that you use. Fring maintains your other accounts. i.e. Fring automatically logs you into gtalk/skype once you provide your credentials. You can even do SkypeOut calls using fring. It supports SIP accounts also. In short, its a wonderful software that you cannot miss.
I learnt(from here) that you can use this VOIP functionality on ipod touch also if you have an addon hardware. ipod touch do not have a microphone by default and hence the limitation. You need to have touchmods doc connector microphone.
Apple is against VOIP applications on iphone. I think this is because it will loose the revenue share from its telecom partners if people start using VOIP services which are way cheaper than the telecom services.
iphone to install this application. For detailed procedure of installation on a jailbroken phone, visit this link from fring.
This software brings together different IM services like MSN, google talk, skype etc. First you need to register with fring and then subscribe for the services that you use. Fring maintains your other accounts. i.e. Fring automatically logs you into gtalk/skype once you provide your credentials. You can even do SkypeOut calls using fring. It supports SIP accounts also. In short, its a wonderful software that you cannot miss.
I learnt(from here) that you can use this VOIP functionality on ipod touch also if you have an addon hardware. ipod touch do not have a microphone by default and hence the limitation. You need to have touchmods doc connector microphone.
Apple is against VOIP applications on iphone. I think this is because it will loose the revenue share from its telecom partners if people start using VOIP services which are way cheaper than the telecom services.
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