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You Are Now Free to VoIP Via 3G on Your iPhone

GeekSugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:44:57 -0700

As you may have heard me say before, the iPhone can do pretty much everything under the sun except open a bottle of champagne thanks to its amazing apps - except use its 3G goodness to make calls from Skype, that is. You could use any open WiFi signal to dial up your pals for free over the Internet, but Apple drew the line at you hopping on its 3G signals to use voice over IP.

After much grumbling from the geek population (including a few gripes from yours truly), Apple has finally allowed 3G voice over Internet calling, which includes using your free Skype App. Hop on your signal to call whomever, whenever, and now you don't have to go searching around town for a free WiFi signal in parts of town you aren't familiar with. If only this would have come up a few weeks ago when I was abroad, it would have made my traveling life so much easier.

Would You Make Phone Calls Via Twitter?

GeekSugar — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:33:28 -0700

I'm all over Google Voice, the freakishly awesome (and free) Google service that lets me take my own phone number anywhere (plus a ton of other great features). But just cause I use my email carrier to make phone calls, doesn't mean I'd do the same on Twitter. A new third party app from Jajah will allow users to voice chat over Twitter just by first sending a message to @call @"username." Of course you could chat with your mom just by sending her an @call @"your mom's Twitter username," or we could all attempt to chat with Ashton Kutcher, too. I wonder how well that would go over?

We can already post pictures and upload video to Twitter, so enabling voice chatting service seems like the next logical step. The question remains though, would you make phone calls or chat over Twitter?

Does the ooma Core Mean the End of Phone Bills?

GeekSugar — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:30:27 -0800

You're already familiar with Skype -the service that lets you make calls over the Internet for free - so this little gadget is a total no-brainer.

The ooma Core VoIP Phone System ($249) is a hub that allows you to use voice-over-Internet calling like a home phone - without all the monthly charges (except what you would pay for your Internet access, of course). Just hook up your ooma phone to your modem and you'll be up and running in minutes. Plus, ooma tosses in some pretty cool perks for using their phone system: Free call waiting, caller ID, voicemail, call forwarding, and the option to port your current number to your ooma hub. And you can make international calls on the cheap. Cheap, like starting at a penny a minute.

Seriously, in these troubled economic times, cutting out your phone bill could save you some serious dough, and that is never a bad thing.

Daily Tech: Apple's App Store Reaches 60 Million Downloads

GeekSugar — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:00:44 -0700

In just over a month, the App store has already had 60 million downloads since its launch. - CrunchGear
The famous Best Buy vending machine located in the Dallas-Fort Worth airport will now be installed in eight other airports including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and San Francisco. - Gizmodo
On the fence about getting a Mac or a PC? Here's some Optimus Store in New York. - Engadget
Global IP Solutions has created a new software kit that will enable Voice over IP applications to be made for the iPhone. - CNET
It's giveaway time! Be sure to log into your TeamSugar account for your chances to win a white Nintendo DS Lite and a Space Chimps game! - geeksugar

Daily Tech: Could an Apple Netbook Be on Its Way?

GeekSugar — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:05:07 -0700

A new report by Commercial Times is indicating that Apple could be announcing a new netbook by the Summer, which would be made by Quanta Computer. - Gizmodo
The $250 Ooma VoIP box allows you to make free calls in the US and offers low prices for calls outside of the US. - CrunchGear
Look out Twitterers, because Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has started Tweeting his life away. - Mashable
Check out a list of some of the most expensive domain names. - ABC News
Wish you could add text or appointments right from your iPhone or iPod Touch's home screen? Thanks to two free apps, you can now do this. - Lifehacker

Geek Tip: Use Jajah on Your iPhone

GeekSugar — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:00:00 -0800

If you're hooked on using Jajah, a VOIP service that gives you lower long-distance rates, you can now get easy access to it directly from your iPhone. When you point your Safari browser to iphone.jajah.com, you can type in the number you want to call or select the name in your Jajah contacts. Jajah will then call your phone, you pick up, and then you will be connected to the desired international number.

What's great is the fact that you can call any phone anywhere in the world without needing an international calling plan. Registration is free and there is no software to install or contract to worry about!

Geek Tip: Use JaJah Without A Computer!

GeekSugar — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:00:34 -0700

I've saved hundreds of dollars using the long distance VoIP service Jajah to call friends in the UK and Africa. But, even as great as Jajah is, there are oftentimes when I'm away from my computer to make calls via my cell or can't decide on times for scheduled calls. Luckily, Jajah has introduced Jajh Mobile so you can make calls without logging onto a computer. To get started go to mobile.jajah.com on your cell phone and type in your username and password. Enter a number, answer your phone and immediately start chatting! If you don't have a web-enabled phone, Jajah has created a mobile plugin so you can take Jajah everywhere. To download, click here. Do you know a great shortcut or tip you think geeksugar readers should know? Share it in our 'How To' Help - Guide To All Things Geeky group, read more

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