Three Skype alternatives for Windows Mobile

Today Skype decided to scrap all Windows Mobile versions of its popular application. I can't say I'm surprised, given that the performance of the app on WM device wasn't nearly as good as it is on other platforms. This doesn't mean that VoIP on the Pocket PC or Windows Phone is dead, though. Far from it, in fact, because there are plenty of clients who are really ramping up their offerings to provide seamless voice and instant message chat over Skype.

Nimbuzz is an app that brings your Skype contacts to your phone, allowing you to chat over IM or call them via Skype or SkypeOut. The application also supports other messaging services such as Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger and Facebook. All of your online contacts are displayed in one menu, and you simply tap on their name to start chatting.
fring is a very similar kind of application to Nimbuzz, only with a slightly clunkier user interface (imho), and a variable call quality. One advantage fring could have going forward is video. Skype video calling is already available in the Symbian version of fring, and the developer has promised that it's working on video chat for its other platforms too, which is sure to include Windows Mobile.
An alternative choice is iSkoot, a program which delivers very good call quality thanks to the way it's been programmed. Skype calls made in iSkoot are routed over the voice channel to ensure that it sounds as good as any other call you make on your mobile. The only problem with this method is that it means you may get hit with long distance call charges, since you don't know what the number will be until the iSkoot server makes the call.
Incidentally, at the time of writing, the download link for Skype for Windows is still available and you can still install the program for as long as you like

Get more from Google Talk

Having recently terminated my association with anything with the words 'Windows' and 'Live' in the same sentence, I've been enjoying the benefits of bloat-free communication with Google Talk. Its IM and VOIP tools are already second-to-none, yet there are plenty of ways you can improve the way you chat using the client, as outlined in Web Worker Daily's recent collection of tips.
Once you've fiddled around with all the juicy hidden features inside the app itself you might want to try bolting on a third party app to further enhance productivity. Because I have several different GMail accounts, I find Google Talk Polygamy particularly useful. The tiny patch gives you the ability to open multiple sessions of the IM client on your desktop, and is a doddle to use. Another useful tool for anyone with multiple GMail log-ins is MessenPass, which is able to quickly recover lost or forgotten passwords for the service.
In general I find the sound quality excellent when making calls using Google Talk. Sometimes though, this can work to its detriment, as it picks up all sorts of background noises, impairing the conversation as a result. Solicall provides a quick remedy for this, as the program can help you reduce the audibility of things like screaming kids, keyboard tapping or blaring televisions.
If you frequently use Google Talk as a VOIP client for conducting business, or if you simply want to keep a record of your conversations with pals then get HotRecorder installed. The plug-in allows you to record, play and store any voice communication you have on the client, opening up a whole new world of possibilities.

Make Free International Calls from India to World with the MagicJack

Make Free International Calls from India to World with the Magic Jack

If you or someone you know lives in India and want to make free calls to almost anyone in the world, with the use of the Magic Jack.

Of course, here in America and in Canada, the Magic Jack is a very popular item. The reason for this is because people can make free long distance calls anywhere in the U.S. absolutely free for the first year. Also, the product has been rated as the top product of 2008 by most magazines.

Yes, it’s true that one can make free calls anywhere in America and Canada, with this device, however, one will not have the same luxury when making the same calls overseas. This is where the international telephony and VOIP community comes together and create a way where those overseas, including India, can make free calls to their friends, family members, or acquaintances at no cost!

Henceforth, the availability of the Magic Jack device in India. Now, people in India can purchase this small instrument of a technological wonder at a price of $49.95 (around 2,500 rupees) and purchase a yearly subscription of the Magic Jack service for $20 U.S. (around 935 rupees).

So, what will the folks in India get with the Magic Jack service: They will get the following:

1. Calls with excellent quality and sound.

2. A free U.S. phone number to make the free calls with.

3. Just like in America and Canada, they can make free long distance calls to anyone in those countries.

4. Make these free calls, even with cell phones!

5. The Magic Jack can be used with any computer that has a high-speed Internet connection.

6. The Magic Jack can be used anywhere in the world and get five years’ worth of free international calls!

Now, since all the good stuff has been covered, now, here is how to install the Magic Jack.

1. Although, the Magic Jack device is not sold in India, if a resident of that country can get a friend or family member, in America or Canada, to sign up for the service and can send to them, that would be the best way to get it. The site to sign up of the 30-day trial is www.magicjack.com

 

3 Ways to Make Free Calls Using Google Voice

3 Ways to Make Free Calls Using Google Voice

If you are looking for the most versatile application that can let you call and send text messages for free, Google Voice is your best choice. This application can let you call in three ways:

1. PC-to-Phone

2. PC-to-PC voice and video calling

3. Phone-to-Phone

Since you can use both PC and phone to call or send text messages, Google Voice is indeed a very convenient way to connect with family and friends. Its services are also available round-the-clock.

Free calls and text messages are only applicable to U.S. and Canada. Super-low rates apply to other countries.

Apart from being versatile, Google Voice has several other features such as single Google number for all your phones, voicemail services, free texting, web conferencing, voice transcription and a few others.

As a Web application, you can use Google Voice in any browser. It is also available for Android, iPhone and BlackBerry Users.

 

Top 50 most Popular Text message Acronyms

Text Messaging is so popular and so short that people started shorting words such as You became U so on so forth. YouTextMessage offers free text messages, free SMS and free MMS to many countries. Thousands of free SMS are being sent from our website each hour and we are proud to be the leader in the text messaging service with our top of the line free text messages, free SMS and free MMS service at YouTextMessage.com

Here is the Top 50 most Popular Text message Acronyms:

• 2moro - Tomorrow
• 2nite - Tonight
• BRB - Be Right Back
• BTW - By The Way
• B4N - Bye For Now
• BCNU - Be Seeing You
• BFF - Best Friends Forever
• CYA - Cover Your Ass -or- See Ya
• DBEYR - Don't Believe Everything You Read
• DILLIGAS - Do I Look Like I Give A Sh**
• FUD - Fear, Uncertainty, and Disinformation
• FWIW - For What It's Worth
• GR8 - Great
• ILY - I Love You
• IMHO - In My Humble Opinion
• IRL - In Real Life
• ISO - In Search Of
• J/K - Just Kidding
• L8R - Later
• LMAO - Laughing My Ass Off
• LOL - Laughing Out Loud -or- Lots of Love
• LYLAS - Love You Like A Sister
• MHOTY - My Hat ’s Off To You
• NIMBY - Not In My Back Yard
• NP - No Problem -or- Nosy Parents
• NUB - New person to a site or game
• OIC - Oh, I See
• OMG - Oh My God
• OT - Off Topic
• POV - Point Of View
• RBTL - Read Between The Lines
• ROTFLMAO - Rolling On The Floor Laughing My Ass Off
• RT - Real Time
• THX or TX or THKS - Thanks
• SH - Sh** Happens
• SITD - Still In The Dark
• SOL - Sh** Out of Luck
• STBY - Sucks To Be You
• SWAK - Sealed (or Sent) With A Kiss
• TFH - Thread From Hell
• RTM or RTFM - Read The Manual -or- Read The F***ing Manual
• TLC - Tender Loving Care
• TMI - Too Much Information
• TTYL - Talk To You Later -or- Type To You Later
• TYVM - Thank You Very Much
• VBG - Very Big Grin
• WEG - Wicked Evil Grin
• WTF - What The F***
• WYWH - Wish You Were Here
• XOXO - Hugs and Kisses

 

Free 30 Minutes SkypeOut Skype Credit Voucher for International VoIP Call

Skype is one of the most reliable VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) service that allows users to make telephone calls over the Internet to local and international global destinations. Even though calls to other Skype users who are online are free of charge, calls to fixed phone lines, landlines and cell phones is chargable, although the rate of fee is comparatively cheaper than conventional routed calls.

Now there is a chance to receive free Skype Credit voucher for 30 minutes free SkypeOut calls to any country or destination. All Skype users need to do to receive the Skype voucher is to complete a short survey with just 5 questions, and takes less than 1 minutes to complete.

To complete the survey, go to IPEVO website (http://www.ipevo.com/), and then click on the GET FREE SKYPE OUT VOUCHERS link.

Enter your email address at the end of the survey, and the free 30 Skype minutes voucher will be sent within 24 hours. The Skype voucher must be redeemed against user Skype account before June 20th, 2008, else the voucher will expire.