I’m not surprised that we pay more in the USA, lots more, for mobile phone services, as CNET’s Maggie Reardon writes. We also pay more for broadband services..and we get lots less. Our bandwidth speeds are slower than other western countries and our wireless networks don’t really achieve what’s possible due largely to over saturation … Read more
The folks at VoIP Users Conference tend to be on the cutting edge of what’s out there in VoIP and toying with the iPhone is not far from their targets. This weekend I came across a post that lists three applications that are designed to work. By reading their post you’ll save time and buy … Read more
Tom Keating is one of the bloggers I like to regularly read as his all the time, non-stop playing with gadgets and gizmos is part of his job over at TMC because he has to make sure they work before pal Rich Tehrani is allowed to put them on the network over at TMC. So … Read more
Imagine creating a quasi me too app that does the same thing in parts as Google Voice. You then realize that the iPhone is an amazing device that more and more small business types are using. They want a second number, and some functionality that AT&T doesn’t offer. So they create a kick butt app … Read more
Let’s face it, Skype is a brand. Most users can care less about the technology behind it. I mean, do you really care if your mobile network is Lucent-Alcatel or Nokia-Siemens powered? Same for how Skype works. If it’s JoltID that provides the P2P technology that Skype may lose the rights to or if Skype … Read more
As someone who wishes he can lighten his load, carry a USB drive loaded with apps that allows me to “stay connected” would be too cool. I found this cool guide like website devoted to what are best labeled as PenDrive Applications that for the most part are designed for Windows PC’s, but the site … Read more
Alec has a perspective, and it’s one that I share. I really don’t think AT&T cares about GoogleVoice as it drives airtime any more than they care about Yahoo being on their handsets, and Yahoo having an IM identity core via Messenger that also works on their handsets. As a matter of fact, airtime consumption … Read more
GoMo News, Techcrunch drew my attention to 3Jam, a GoogleVoice like clone. So I took one for the team (my readers) and jumped in head first running it through it’s paces. Here are some fast observations: Set up was fast, easy. A confirmation email and I was off and running. To get a 3Jam number … Read more
Yesterday the word came down that two of the third party developed iPhone apps that work with Google Voice had been removed by Apple according to TechCrunch. Upon reflecting on the move one has to look more closely at the players involved and recognize that there is more here than simply the blocking of an … Read more
With all the hoopla around GoogleVoice not having an iPhone app, it’s very rewarding to see that development by noted voice companies continues for smartphone platforms. GigaOm is reporting that Vonage is likely releasing a smartphone app, and smart money says it will be for the iPhone. That will be very good news for Vonage … Read more
