Google to Shutdown GOOG-411, Encourages Google App Use Instead
Google has decided to shut down 800-GOOG-411, their free business directory assistance service. The service will close after November 11. The company entered the free 411 market, directly challenging 800-FREE-411 and other similar tools. Google’s service tapped into their Google Local directory listings, offering free calling to long distance businesses. Many have used GOOG-411 as […]
CherryPad America Android 2.1 Tablet Announced by Cherrypal, On Sale for $188
Cherrypal is notable for their low cost netbooks designed for emerging markets. Today however, they announced their first mainstream product, the CherryPad America tablet, at a new low of $188. Shipping adds $18.80, ten percent of the device’s cost. The tablet is a 7-inch Android tablet which tries to distance itself from the likes of […]
Fring Announces FringOut on Android
Skype competitor Fring, developers of the Fring VOIP application have announced its own outbound calling service with the new version of Fring for Android in FringOut, which was launched last month for Symbian as a pilot program. The FringOut service prices outgoing calls to landlines and mobile network calls as low as $.01 cents per […]
UMA Confirmed for T-Mobile Defy
Following up, the respective product pages for the forthcoming Motorola Defy has confirmed support for UMA calling via Wi-Fi, confirming T-Mobile’s plans to relaunch the service via select branded Android handsets. The carrier previously offered Wi-Fi calling via UMA in its lineup under the HotSpot@Home branding until 2009 when it began its 3G service expansion […]
Skype Now Available on Android Market, No 3G Access in US
After a period of exclusivity on Verizon Wireless, Skype has officially released its long-awaited VOIP application on the Android Market for device owners with Android 2.1, though issues have been reported with the Samsung Galaxy S and related variants. As noted in the title, users in the US will not be able to use Skype […]
A Primer on VoIP, Virgin Mobile, Android, and Unlimited Calling’s Holy Grail
PhoneNews.com is going to be the first to walk you through step-by-step how to achieve free, unlimited calling using VoIP, Virgin Mobile, Google Voice, and Android. But first, a primer on how Voice over Internet Protocols (VoIP) works. VoIP is still rather new. If you like seeing beta stamped on stuff, you can skip to […]
Virgin Mobile’s Samsung Intercept Changes Everything
We normally don’t pause the news unless there’s something major out there. We have the Samsung Intercept for Virgin Mobile, and we’ll be dedicating a large chunk of our weekend coverage to it. With Virgin Mobile’s all-unlimited Beyond Talk data plans starting at $25/month, this phone does what no other phone in America does: Delivering […]
FCC Reveals Clear-Branded Modem/Router with VOIP Passthrough
The FCC has revealed and approved a new unannounced Clear branded modem/router with an RJ-11 jack for VOIP passthrough capability. The device also features a built-in Wi-Fi radio and Ethernet jack. No further information is available at this time.
Apple Approves GV Mobile + and GV Connect Third-Party Google Voice Apps (Updated)
Following the relaxation of its application development and submission guidelines as well as months of government inquiries after being pulled in the Summer of 2009, Apple has approved two native third-party Google Voice applications in GV Connect and GV Mobile+, which allow Google Voice users to make voice calls and send SMS/MMS messages via Google […]
Sprint Now Offering Airvana EVDO Enabled Airave Femtocell
Sprint is now offering the newest version of its femtocell in the Airvana Access Point to select customers at no additional charge under the Airave branding. Spokesperson Mark Elliot released the following statement: "Sprint is offering the Airave Access Point for customers who have specific in-building coverage issues. Each customer situation is reviewed independently to […]