- Quick specs
- Price: Free
- Operating system: iPhone OS 2.x/3.x
- Date added: December 09, 2009
- Total Downloads: 37,547
- Downloads last week: 376
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 2 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: Jessica Dolcourt on December 09, 2008
The free Fring for iPhone is a compelling VoIP caller and multinetwork chat app in one. Tap over to the add-ons section to talk to friends using Skype, SIP, and Windows Live Messenger (MSN), Google Talk, and ICQ's protocols. Like plugging a headset into the PC, Fring's app spells cheap calls to international contacts. Beware though, you'll need a strong Wi-Fi connection to make or receive VoIP calls.
In addition to stretching out your vocal chords, Fring can open conversations for the IM networks above, as well as for AIM and Yahoo. Signing into Twitter from Fring lets you easily read your friends' feeds and update your own status.
While Fring wins points for its solid functionality, it also earns plenty for style. We like the scrolling buddy list with large lettering, the dialer, and the ability to punch one of two huge buttons after selecting a contact's name to place a chat or call. Fring has no capability to monitor your minutes, no hold button, and none of the other accouterments you might want for a regular phone dialer. However, most folks interested in inexpensive overseas bonding will be thrilled with this quick, dirty, and downright decent VoIP caller for iPhone.
Publisher's description
From fring :Fring is your free mobile social hub! Connect & share experiences via your internet communities: Skype, Google Talk, MSN Messenger, Yahoo!, Twitter, Facebook, Last fm & SIP! Free Calls. Live 2-way video calls. Live chat. Have all your phone & social network contacts on one, integrated friends list.
CNET Editor's Note: The "Download Now" link directs you to the iTunes App Store, where you must continue the download process. You must have iTunes installed in order to open the link, and you must have an active iTunes account to download the application. This download may not be available in some countries.
What's new in this version:
Version 3.0 adds video calling features.
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