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iPhone App Enables GSM To WiFi/VoIP Switching

Posted by timothy on from the voices-in-the-ether dept.

alias420 writes "You can save on long distance and air time with the new 3G iPhone. iPhone Hacks has the scoop on an upcoming iPhone 2.0 App named 'iCall', that will let you switch between VoIP and normal GSM calls anywhere in North America. You can check out their recently released video proof of call switching in action . This software requires no hacks and will be completely official. Here is a little quote from the developer: 'We are part of the Apple iPhone developer program. This is not an application for you naughty jail breakers ;-)'"

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  1. I am confused... by ulash · · Score: 5, Insightful

    ... couldn't you do this anywhere in the world with a phone running Skype for Mobile or practically any VoIP provider of your choice using a PocketPC? Either that summary is way too summarized or there really isn't anything exciting here other than saying this is now possible on an iPhone too...

  2. Re:fring... by Whiney+Mac+Fanboy · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Not really, Fring is pretty cool I admit but it's not fully there yet.

    Which is better than this App - which is not there at all.

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  3. "Naughty" jailbreakers? by StarKruzr · · Score: 4, Insightful

    What exactly is "naughty" about using hardware you paid for in the way you want?

    Value judgements on behavior that harms no one. Delightful.

    I'm sure someone who has some amount of respect for freedom will come up with an app that delivers similar functionality soon.

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