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Skype closes Mac, Windows gap with improved Facebook integration

Just five weeks after releasing its last update, Skype has unveiled beta version 5.4 of its Mac client. The new update promises to add improved Facebook integration, as well as bring the Mac version of the popular VOIP software more in line with Skype for Windows.
Jajah enters enterprise with OCS link-up

VoIP specialist Jajah has ramped up its offering for the enterprise market with support for Microsoft's Office Communication System (OCS).
UK VoIP users to get better connected

VoIP is about to get more attractive for UK businesses as a new registry service is set to go live. The UK ENUM registry will mean that businesses' VoIP information will be in the public domain meaning that better use could be made of lower-cost calls.
Skype calling added to Nokia's N97

Skype is developing a VoIP software client for Nokia's top-of-the-range N97 smartphone, executives of both companies have announced.
Truphone hails 'iPhone on the cheap'

UK VoIP outfit Truphone has come up with a clever way to have an iPhone on the cheap - buy an IPod touch MP3 player and add software to turn it into a phone.
Zimmermann's Zfone supports Google Talk

The latest version of the Zfone VoIP security software can now be used with almost any phone client, its creator Phil Zimmermann has said.
VoIP on 3G will beat Wi-Fi

Mobile VoIP is set to grow, but it will run over the 3G data provided by cellular handsets, rather than over Wi-Fi, according to a research report from Disruptive Analysis, which predicts 250 million users of 3G VoIP by 2012, compared with less than 100 million for voice on Wi-Fi.
Adobe patches critical PDF hole

Adobe has issued patches for its software to prevent Windows XP users being hacked by malicious PDF files.
Nokia trumps iPhone with smarter E51

Nokia has released the newest addition to its E-series lineup of business phones, revamping the user interface for easier navigation, the company has said.
Workaround puts Skype on the iPhone

A complex remote-control work around has achieved what every geek wants: running Skype on an iPhone.

Latest Features

Burning Man's open source mobile phone system could save the world

Today I bring you a story that has it all: a solar-powered, low-cost, open source cellular network that's revolutionising coverage in underprivileged and off-grid spots. It uses VoIP yet works with existing mobile phones. It has pedigreed founders. Best of all, it is part of the sex, drugs and art collectively known as Burning Man. Where do you want me to begin?
Skype's WiFi phones take it beyond PCs

Skype now sells WiFi phones. But there are plenty of other mobile VoIP moves out there.
The hard sell of the IP softphone

Corporate users are talking on IP softphone clients everywhere - or nowhere, depending on whom you talk to.
Branch nets get integrated help

But don't confuse these integrated devices aimed at branch offices with all-in-one servers designed for small businesses - they're a lot more than that.
What's the problem with converged voice on wireless?

Converging voice on wireless is tricky. But that doesn't stop people trying.
SIPFoundry pushes open source for VoIP

If you need more than Skype can offer, but don't want to follow the IP telephony routes prescribed by the big vendors, open source SIP-based software that runs on Linux could be the answer.
Skype has no fear of telcos

Skype's star is rising. Niklas Zennström, CEO, tells us that telcos don't stand a chance when telephony becomes an application.
Voice on Wi-Fi is no good till it roams to cells

There are lots of problems with voice on Wi-Fi, but it's never going to be a big success till it cracks roaming.

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