All Entries Tagged With: "Skype"

Apple iPad: Missing Features

Posted by Chris Duke | Jan 27, 2010 | Comments View Comments

There’s no doubt that the upcoming Apple iPad will kick the asses of all netbooks, tablet PCs, and e-readers, but it’s by far the perfect unit that we had hoped for from Apple. But then again, neither was the original iPhone.

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iPhone Skype App Helped me Save $18.05 a Month; Here is How

Posted by Jake Wright | Dec 26, 2009 | Comments View Comments

If you are not already aware there is a free app called Skype that is a VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) that allows you to make calls while in wifi range and not use your regular minutes. By using Skype while I am at home or in a wifi hot spot I was able to reduce my plan with AT&T by $20.00 a month and sign up for the monthly unlimited Skype plan for only 1.95 a month. They do have other plans that range in price and calling area. For now you can only use the app in wifi but since AT&T has authorized VOIP to use data I am hoping that this app will soon be able to be used over Edge or 3G service.

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Google in their own blocked app dispute

Posted by Jason Coe | Aug 25, 2009 | Comments View Comments

While Apple has been busy explaining away any issues with their self-titled “totally kosher” application approval process, Google was busy countering a recent USA Today article published on August 21st. The article alleged that Google tried to block the publication of the Skype application, a popular VoIP app, from premiering on the Android devices.

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Google Android Cripples Skype, Takes Off Data Network

Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Aug 21, 2009 | Comments View Comments

As you recall, the FCC has asked Apple, AT&T, and Google to answer some important questions about the iPhone App Store approval process, what role AT&T plays in rejecting apps, and specifically what happened to cause Google Voice to get rejected and 3rd party Google Voice apps removed. Apparently Google isn’t only being questioned as a “victim”. As it turns out, they have some explaining to do in their own right, says Apple Insider.

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Skype Releases 1.1 Update, Includes Voicemail and SMS Support

Posted by Jason Coe | Jul 02, 2009 | Comments View Comments

Skype released an update earlier this week for their iPhone application. The latest 1.1 version includes Skype voicemail support and one way SMS text messaging (you can send but not receive). If you are interested in utilizing the Skype voicemail feature, you will need a subscription as with the PC and Mac versions. Additional language support was also added to the update. Click here to check out the Skype iTunes page.

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