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Skype video calls for iPhone now available

<img src="http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/3724/skypelogo200200.jpg"> Skype has launched its video-calling service for the Apple iPhone, a week earlier than many expected – with more announcements from the VoIP specialist due at CES 2011 in Las Vegas early next month. So if you have an iPhone 4 and want to make Skype-to-Skype video calls with others (either on their iPhones or PCs/Macs) then you can grab the latest version of Skype's iOS app from iTunes today. The video calling app will work over Wi-Fi or 3G, although initial tests show that the video quality and stuttering on 3G video calls are somewhat compromised when compared with the smooth flowing moving images on Wi-Fi. Significantly better video-calls "Video calling significantly enhances the user experience of Skype for iPhone, which is one of the top five free iPhone apps in 2010 according to Apple," said the company. "Now, users can make and receive free Skype-to-Skype calls, call mobiles and landlines around the world at very low rates, and now share more moments together with video on Skype for iPhone," The new Skype for iPhone app will also work with the with the iPhone 3GS, and iPod touch 4th generation with iOS 4.0 or above – although obviously only allowing the caller to send video from the single camera on the back of the phone or iPod in those cases. iPod touch 3rd generation and iPad will both be able to receive video calls, but not send them, due to the lack of video-shooting capabilities on those devices. Skype from phone to PC Most excitingly, for many Skype users, video calls can now be made between your PC or Mac laptop or desktop and your iOS device. Your desktop client will need to be Skype for Windows 4.2 or above (or Skype for Mac 2.8 and above) – plus the app will also work with other desktop clients and devices such as Skype for Linux and the Asus-manufactured standalone Skype Videophone. The Skype for iPhone application is freely available to download from the Apple App Store – for more head to <a href="http://www.skype.com/go/iphone">www.skype.com/go/iphone</A>

Skype video calls for iPhone now available

Skype has launched its video-calling service for the Apple iPhone, a week earlier than many expected – with more announcements from the VoIP...

Skype rumoured to unveil iPhone video calls at CES

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/images/Skype%20iPhone%20video%20calls-200-200.jpg"> Skype is expected to make an announcement about bringing its video-calling service to the iPhone at CES 2011 in Vegas next month. A keen-eyed Skype user spotted a mistakenly posted help document that revealed Skype will finally be bringing its video calling to the iPhone. Video calling goes primetime Engadget noted that Skype has been telling everyone that it'll be making a "series of video-related announcements" at CES next month. Skype reps are set to participate in a panel at CES entitled "Video Calling Gets Ready for Primetime." This in addition to the 'Skype on iPhone' help document that was posted early all points towards a major mobile VoIP announcement on the way in Vegas. No word on Skype's plans to launch its video-calling on other platforms such as Android or BlackBerry. However, we will be on the ground in Vegas next month to bring you the official word from Skype regarding the future of mobile video calling. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</A>

Skype rumoured to unveil iPhone video calls at CES

Skype is expected to make an announcement about bringing its video-calling service to the iPhone at CES 2011 in Vegas next month. A keen-eye...

IBM foresees 3D holographic mobile calls by 2015

<img alt="IBM" src="http://mos.futurenet.com/techradar/classifications/logos/ibm-420-90.jpg" width="420"> The latest research from computing giant IBM claims that consumers should be able to buy mobile phones by 2015 that will project small 3D holographic images of the person they are calling. </IMG> The latest future forecasting comes straight out of International Business Machines' Almaden Research Center campus in the Santa Teresa Hills of San Jose, California. IBM also claims that, in addition to 3D holographic mobile calls, our mobile tablet PCs and laptops will be able to be powered by kinetic energy. Annual future-gazing list Every year the New York-based company asks its 3000 researchers to find five ideas which they think will become entrenched over the next five years. 3D holographic mobile conversations are at the top of the 2010 list of predictions from IBM. "These are all stretch goals, and that's good," Discern analyst Paul Saffo. "In an era when pessimism is the new black, a little dose of technological optimism is not a bad thing. "[IBM] has continued to do research when all the other grand research organizations are gone," added Saffo. IBM invested $5.8 billion in research and development last year. "All this demonstrates a real culture of innovation at IBM and willingness to devote itself to solving some of the world's biggest problems," said Josephine Cheng, a vice president at IBM's Almaden lab. <a href="http://www.techradar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</A>

IBM foresees 3D holographic mobile calls by 2015

The latest research from computing giant IBM claims that consumers should be able to buy mobile phones by 2015 that will project small 3D ho...

Tesco offers free international calls over Christmas

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com///images/Tesco_Logo_Colour-200-200.jpg"> Tesco has announced that it is offering free calls this Christmas to a number of oversees destinations. As of 25 December, Tesco will allow you to call a landline for free for 10 minutes to countries as far-ranging as Sri Lanka and Iraq. The news comes after the shopping giant surveyed 2,000 people and found that one in six of us will be home alone at Christmas. Call of duty While it didn't exactly do Kevin McCallister any harm, the idea of being alone at Christmas has meant that Tesco, in a moment of altruism and a possible chance you will continue to use its calling cards, wants people to get in contact over Xmas for free. The way you can get the free calls is through the Tesco International Calling Card. Be warned, though, if you go over the ten minutes then you will be charged at the standard rate and the offer is only open on Christmas day. For information on the 50 countries you can call, goto <a href="http://www.tescocallingcard.com/">www.tescocallingcard.com</A> for more details.

Tesco offers free international calls over Christmas

Tesco has announced that it is offering free calls this Christmas to a number of oversees destinations. As of 25 December, Tesco will allow...

Tesco offers free international calls over Christmas

Tesco offers free international calls over Christmas

Tesco has announced that it is offering free calls this Christmas to a number of oversees destinations. As of 25 December, Tesco will allow...

UK government calls for block on internet porn

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/computing/internet-and-broadband/images/adsl-broadband-cable-200-200.jpg"> The UK government has called for a block on internet porn, in an attempt to protect British kids from seeing inappropriate content online. In what is sure to be seen as a misguided PR exercise, Communications minister Ed Vaizey told The Sunday Times that he wanted to protect children from being exposed to porn by the content being blocked by default. Any internet users that wanted to access XXX websites would then have to opt-in via their internet service provider. Technological barriers However, the technological barriers to putting such an 'opt-in' plan into practise don't seem to have been considered in a great amount of depth. "This is a very serious matter. I think its very important that it's the ISPs that come up with solutions to protect children," said Vaizey. "I'm hoping they will get their acts together so we don't have to legislate, but we are keeping an eye on the situation and we will have a new communications bill in the next couple of years." Andrew Heaney, executive director of strategy and regulation for UK ISP TalkTalk's told The Sunday Times: "Our objective was not to do what the politicians want us but to do what is right for our customers. If other companies aren't going to do it of their own volition, then maybe they should be leant on." A Virgin Media spokesperson added: "We already have an opt-in approach on mobiles. We're able to block sites, so it would be possible to do the same on the internet. It is just about finding the right approach." While a BT spokesperson was a little less sanguine about the ease of introducing such a system for its broadband customers, adding: "There are many legal, consumer rights and technical issues that would need to be considered before any new web blocking policy was developed. "BT has provided customers with a content blocking system since 2004 which targets websites on a list compiled by the Internet Watch Foundation, an accredited association set up by the internet industry. Sites on the list contain images of child sexual abuse, which are illegal to view in the UK, under the 1978 Child Protection Act." No mention of the importance of basic well-considered parenting seems to have been considered in the context of these pie-in-the-sky plans to censor access to porn to UK broadband consumers.

UK government calls for block on internet porn

The UK government has called for a block on internet porn, in an attempt to protect British kids from seeing inappropriate content online. I...

First Think City electric vehicles delivered to Indiana government, Leslie Knope calls dibs on all of 'em

<DIV class=separator style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQCPk9H2nHJI4W5O1U2IdNldJolxR-aGJydfAFUmHiYAYEVa6IwHasnDkfUN8XGyMzTfvJvIoiA8vG8ANbVquyl68e337emlrQCXhyphenhyphenLBaUSyZ9v0b4KqzYP4e7Qp5mlmVhSCKgqU28G4/s1600/ron-swanson-think-city.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="MARGIN-LEFT: 1em; MARGIN-RIGHT: 1em"><img border="0" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQCPk9H2nHJI4W5O1U2IdNldJolxR-aGJydfAFUmHiYAYEVa6IwHasnDkfUN8XGyMzTfvJvIoiA8vG8ANbVquyl68e337emlrQCXhyphenhyphenLBaUSyZ9v0b4KqzYP4e7Qp5mlmVhSCKgqU28G4/s320/ron-swanson-think-city.jpg" width="320"></A></DIV>Headed to Pawnee, Indiana anytime soon? Don't lie, it's a place that survives in only two places: your mind, and NBC's studios. The only "Pawnee" in proximity of the Hoosier State lies in Illinois, but it's cool, we can still pretend. After hearing that Think was planning to hawk its City electric vehicle in the Big Apple this year, it looks as if Indiana's government will actually be first to acquire it. Fitting, though, given how Think's primarily manufacturing facility is parked in Elkhart, IN. The first 15 City EVs -- described by the company as "all-electric, zero-emission cars designed in Scandinavia for fleet applications and urban commuters" -- have hit the ground running, delivered to the Department of Administration to be used principally by the Department of Natural Resources in the state's park system. Naturally, Ron Swanson was at the ribbon-cutting ceremony with a mind to swipe one for his own personal use, but once he learned of Think's plans to finally roll out retail distribution in select US cities in the second half of 2011, his conscience got the better of him. Phew.

First Think City electric vehicles delivered to Indiana government, Leslie Knope calls dibs on all of 'em

Headed to Pawnee, Indiana anytime soon? Don't lie, it's a place that survives in only two places: your mind, and NBC's studios. ...

Martha Lane Fox calls for Govt tech 'revolution'

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/computing/internet-and-broadband/images/adsl-connection-200-200.jpg"> Martha Lane Fox, the UK's 'digital champion', has called for a 'revolution' in the way the Government works online. Lane Fox outlines how the Government can save money by shifting more of its affairs online, while improving the level of service on offer to the public. The digital champion has said that the <a href="http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/index.htm">Directgov website</A> should be redesigned in order to improve the ease of access to Government services and to make it easier for Brits to make payments online. £2 billion savings If the Government was able to move half of its contacts with the public online, it could make savings of over £2 billion a year, claims Lane Fox. "Government should take advantage of the more open, agile and cheaper digital technologies to deliver simpler and more effective digital services to users, particularly to disadvantaged groups who are some of the heaviest users of government services," said Ms Lane Fox. "But this is just the beginning. The Government must look at more dramatic measures — such as syndicating and opening up information and services to other organisations — to be able to offer genuine improvements to consumers, taxpayers, business and citizens in the UK." Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude added: "There is no excuse for not making quality online services the default solution for people needing Government services. "This does not mean we will abandon groups that are less likely to access the internet. We recognise that we cannot leave anyone behind. Every single government service must be available to everyone — no matter if they are online or not."

Martha Lane Fox calls for Govt tech 'revolution'

Martha Lane Fox, the UK's 'digital champion', has called for a 'revolution' in the way the Government works online. Lane...

Calls Are Possible Now With the Help of the VOIP

If you are worried about the cost of the calls that you make in Malaysia and you desperately want to find means through which you can cut down your cost, you should definitely switch over to any VOIP service provider. Once you subscribe to a VOIP service provider, you would be able to make cheap calls to Malaysia.In fact not only Malaysia, you can make any cheap international calls through the help of the VOIP technology. As you make calls from your PC, the VOIP travels on the internet and with the help of a phone company it gets connected to the line of the person whom you are making the call.VOIP would not only allow you to make cheap calls to Malaysia but at the same time it would also check the security level in order to ensure you that your PC and your VOIP is secured. However, you also need to do few things in order to ensure the utmost security.You should set a security level of your browser. It is the browser through which everything enters your PC via the internet. There should be firewalls and anti-virus installed in your PC so that your security is not hacked. The anti-virus that you install should be strong enough to meet with the new threats that come everyday or at frequent intervals.The passwords that you give while you create an account should not be easy to hack. After the passwords are created, you should take sufficient measures to protect them from any threats.You can however avail the benefits of VOIP calls only when both you and your receiver are subscribed under the same service provider. It is better to call from one PC to another PC in order to get the facility of the cheap international calls. VOIP also provides the facility for cheap calls through PC to the landline or mobile numbers but the cost would be comparatively higher in that case. Until and unless any emergency situation arises when you have to make use of your phone, it is better to make use of the PC in order to call locally or internationally.There are different sites of the VOIP service providers that would enable to utilize the best and make cheap calls to Malaysia. Some service providers would also provide you the option to pay a flat monthly rate and in return make calls absolutely free of cost.Therefore it is absolutely up to you to choose the service provider which will enable to you to make calls to Malaysia at the cheapest possible rates. However, before you subscribe to any plan, you should thoroughly check out each of the plans from before in order to avoid any confusion in future.	 	 		 			 				 					 						Make <a href="http://www.dialtosave.co.uk/international/cheap-calls/Malaysia/" target="_new">cheap calls to Malaysia</a> using the Instant Talk or Credit Talk services that enable you to take advantage of digital communications from your normal home or mobile phone. <a href="http://www.dialtosave.co.uk/international/" target="_new">cheap international calls</a> needn't cost so much any more.

Calls Are Possible Now With the Help of the VOIP

If you are worried about the cost of the calls that you make in Malaysia and you desperately want to find means through which you can cut...

Making Calls Over the Internet - Now Make Distant Calls at Very Cheap Rates

People saw a new face of communication with the advent of Internet in their daily lives. This new means entirely revolutionised the lives of normal people. With the changing times technology too improved and with that Internet. Slowly and gradually it became a part of every person's life and now it is almost impossible to imagine life without it. While Internet was only meant for the chatting and mailing purpose, people still trust the most reliable method of voice communicating i.e. land line or basic telephones and mobile phones.But now things have changed as now people can also make calls over Internet. Yes, it is true now users can make calls through Internet and can communicate with their distant relatives and friends. So now user need not dial international calls at expensive rates. Though still not many people are aware of this economical process. Yet experts claim that in near future it will change the entire course of existing communication process. This service is also known as the Voice over Internet Protocol or in short simply as VoIP.This revolutionary technology can help anyone in calling over the Internet. The only thing that the person needs to make use of this service is an Internet connection. The connection should be broadband as it will benefit the user at the time of making long distance calls. Also the computer should be loaded with a sound card . In addition to that the user will also need accessories like microphone or headphone. If it is not possible for the user to arrange that he can certainly go for an IP phone which is normal looking phone that is connected to Ethernet . If even arranging this is not possible for the user then he can opt for ATA ( Analogue Telephone Adapter ). Also with that the users will need a Messaging software or a softphone. After that the user just need to pay the subscription charges to avail this service to VoIP service provider and soon after that the user will be almost calling for free.With this service the user can enjoy various advantages of messaging and calling. Skype, Yahoo Messenger and MSN messenger provide the user with the option of messaging. Other important way of communicating in this service is through IP telephones. These phones resemble to the ordinary landline phones in only that they plug direct to your brand router. These phones can be carried any where since they doesn't have any wires. Users can also call to common landline phones through this service at a very cheap rate.Despite offering many advantages, the process of making internet calls also suffer with some limitations. First, it is directly dependent upon the Internet connection. Hence at the place where the Internet connection will not be available there the user will face difficulties in operating this service. Second, this service cannot be used at the time when there is no power which in case of basic phone does not affect the service, that's its another drawback. Third, since this service is based directly on Internet therefore it can fell prey to the problems like viruses, hacking etc. Fourth, the user cannot simultaneously use two different applications as it will disturb the process and chances are there that the system of user may crash amidst an important call. Fifth, the user of this service cannot make urgent emergencies calls in case if the users find it difficult to proclaim his location.In addition to all these the users also need to keep some few things in mind. First, before availing or going to subscribe the connection, user should read the terms and conditions. This will help user in preventing himself to fall prey to any kind of fraud or exploitation. Second, the rates or tariffs of these service change very frequently. Hence it is necessary for the user to keep himself abreast with every kind of changes in tariffs and rates.If the user will remember these suggestion then making calls over the Internet will always remain a pleasurable experience for him as it will help him to make Internet calls almost for free.	 	 		 			 				 					 						For more information on how to make <a href="http://www.youtring.com" target="_new">internet calls</a>, visit: one of the best entertainment portal <a href="http://www.youtring.com" target="_new">YouTring</a>.

Making Calls Over the Internet - Now Make Distant Calls at Very Cheap Rates

People saw a new face of communication with the advent of Internet in their daily lives. This new means entirely revolutionised the lives...

Windows Live team excited by Kinect's video calls

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/home-entertainment/gaming/consoles/controllers/kinect_video-200-200.jpg"/>Microsoft is celebrating the launch of Kinect, but the Xbox 360 team is not the only one in buoyant mood, with the Windows Live team also hoping that the video call functionality of the new arrival will be popular. Video Kinect allows people to use their shiny new Kinect to video chat with their messenger friends – even if they only have a more typical web cam. "At Windows Live, we're very excited…because it gives our more than 300 million Messenger users worldwide a new way to stay connected with their Messenger friends," <a href="http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_live/b/windowslive/archive/2010/11/04/video-kinect-brings-messenger-video-chat-to-the-xbox-360.aspx">blogged Piero Serra</a>. At launch"At launch, Xbox LIVE Gold members will be able to video chat with friends from their TVs using the new Video Kinect feature," he continued "And not only can you video chat from Xbox to Xbox, you can also video chat with your Messenger friends and family from your TV set to their PC or Mac with a webcam."The Kinect video chat also offers some enhanced (and some would say eerie) functionality."Kinect's new smart cameras do a lot more than an ordinary computer webcam, automatically panning, zooming, and physically tilting up and down to follow you around the room while you chat," added Serra "And if another person walks into the viewing area, the camera automatically reframes the shot to fit everyone in."<img border="0" height="1" src="http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/9809/s/f5efb2c/mf.gif" width="1"/><div class='mf-related'>

Windows Live team excited by Kinect's video calls

Microsoft is celebrating the launch of Kinect, but the Xbox 360 team is not the only one in buoyant mood, with the Windows Live team also h...