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Can Google VoIP overthrow Skype?
Alternatives for web-based voice calls 25 August 2010 15:40 GMT TweetWith internet giant Google reportedly testing out a VoIP service within Gmail, this could spell trouble for Skype. But there are other services available if you want to make web-based calls, and they've got plenty of ammo to give Skype a run for its...
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Best free iPad apps
25 top iPad apps you can get without paying a penny 27 May 2010 23:41 GMT TweetUPDATE: Check out our Best iPad 2 apps round up of the best iPad 2 Apps to get
So you've got an iPad, but you've scraped and saved so much that you now don't have enough money to buy any iPad apps.
Well the bad news, is that while there...
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Truphone calls to America to be free on Thanksgiving
Talk turkey for nothing on 26 November 23 November 2009 17:07 GMT TweetTruphone has announced a Thanksgiving gift for all its users, with a 12-hour window for free calls to the States on 26 November.
All calls made via Truphone to both mobile and landline phones in the United States will be free "so that friends... -
Truphone Android app gets refreshed
Complete overhaul of the interface 29 September 2009 17:55 GMT TweetTruphone has announced that its popular Android app is getting an upgrade, to version 2.0. The application will be benefiting from a completely new user interface, better account management and it'll also now run natively - meaning it'll run faster.
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Truphone adds support for 11 Nokia handsets
Now available through the Ovi Store 26 June 2009 13:14 GMT TweetTruphone has announced it has added 11 additional Nokia handsets to the list of devices compatible with the Truphone VoIP service.
"We first introduced Truphone on a Nokia device so we are pleased to be able to increase the range of compatible... -
Truphone 3.0 announced for iPhone
VoIP app gets upgrade 28 April 2009 14:02 GMT TweetTruphone has launched Truphone 3.0, an upgrade to its mobile VoIP application for the Apple iPhone.
The company promises improved ease of use, speed of function response, intuitiveness and simplicity. In addition, voice quality is said to... -
Truphone launches Truphone Business BlackBerry app
Save 50% or more on international calls 17 March 2009 10:36 GMT TweetTruphone has launched Truphone Business, a new BlackBerry application that will allow business users to make international calls from their mobiles on the cheap.
Users will be charged at fixed line rates, apparently allowing them to save... -
A quick guide to VoIP
What, why, who, how explained 10 March 2009 14:23 GMT TweetWhat is it?
Standing for, Voice Over IP or Voice Over Internet Protocol – to be more specific. Essentially it’s a way of transmitting voice over the Internet to a similar, or an identical item on the receiving end.
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Truphone announces "Local Anywhere" single-SIM service
"Every call local" claim will see savings of up to 80% on roaming charges 17 February 2009 14:44 GMT TweetTruphone has announced that it plans to launch Truphone Local Anywhere - a single-SIM, multi-country mobile service that will make any mobile call within the set of supported countries into a local call.
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Truphone integrates AIM into its Apple apps
Adds Paypal to prepayment options too 16 February 2009 19:18 GMT TweetMobile VoIP service Truphone has integrated AOL Instant Messenger into its iPhone and iPod Touch applications.
Any customers on these devices will now be able to use Truphone to
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Truphone launches Android app
"Anywhere" available now 21 January 2009 16:57 GMT TweetTruphone has announced the availability of its Truphone Anywhere application for the Android-based G1.
Truphone Anywhere for Android claims to deliver an "all-in-one conversations hub" that allows customers to take advantage of what the... -
Skype comes to iPhone
Macworld 2009: Via Truphone app 6 January 2009 3:11 GMT TweetSkype users will soon be able to talk to each other via the iPhone thanks to Truphone.
Officially announcing on Tuesday at the start of Macworld in San Francisco, Pocket-lint has learnt that Truphone will announce that it has worked with... -
Truphone launches VOIP app for iPod touch
Make Wi-Fi calls on your MP3 player 4 December 2008 14:58 GMT TweetTruphone has released a new app for the iPod touch that effectively turns the MP3 player into a mobile phone - with the addition of a microphone adapter.
The software is offered free via Apple App Store, and as the calls are made via the... -
Truphone Anywhere launches for BlackBerry
Beta version free to download 28 October 2008 10:17 GMT TweetTruphone has launched a beta of its mobile internet telephony service, Truphone Anywhere, for BlackBerry smartphones.
The company says Truphone Anywhere brings simple, easy and cheap international calling to up to 40 million BlackBerry users... -
Truphone "welcomes" iPhone SDK
Getting cracking on some official VoIP apps 7 March 2008 15:25 GMT TweetInjunction-happy VoIP co Truphone today "welcomed" Apple's launch of the SDK for the iPhone.
Apple boss Steve Jobs revealed that although VoIP apps would be approved for the iPhone if they worked over Wi-Fi, GSM-based solutions would be banned...
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