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VoIP Arrives On The iPhone With Fring's Skype Support
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2008-10-03 20:41:42
As MacRumors' iPhone blog reports, Fring has released an iPhone version of their communications service today as a free App Store download [App Store].Fring allows you to chat and interact with others on a variety of networks including Skype, MSN, GoogleTalk, AIM, Yahoo, Twitter, and ICQ. In addition, Fring offers Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) using the iPhone's Wi-Fi connection. The apps features include:- VoIP (Voice) Calls over WiFi
- Instant Messaging
- Integrated dynamic contact list
with real-time contact availability
- SIP integration
- Multiple Connection types
After some confusion, a MacRumors user posted a list of what the typical user can get done with Fring's app.- Can call directly using iPhone to another person with iPhone running Fring
- Call MSN or Skype users that are using their computer
- Call using Skype account, which allows you to have your own Skype number and at a discount rate for international calls
- Receive phone calls using Skype with your own custom Skype number
- Basic chat functions with most chat platforms, such as AIM, Yahoo and ICQ
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