FriendCaller Blog

Android’s App download count has been a hot topic this week, Generally when it comes to counting, 10  billion is a great number by any capacity, yet, when its unfolding the speed at which a thing is growing, its simply incredible!  For Google and the Android Market I think we can move forward and consider it a big number, because earlier this week, Google declared that over 10 billion apps has been downloaded. But the real kicker is that rate of downloads is one billion per month. Incredible! Lets keep our fingers crossed as to where this skyrocketing download will take its place in year 2012 !

To celebrate this event, Google is offering some really cool paid apps for an awesome price of  10-cents on Android Market for 10 days. This 10 cent sale is being done in cooperation with some great Android App developers who contributed to this landmark by making some great apps available at an amazing price of 10 cents. FriendCaller will continue offering 5 million calling minutes and text messages in its Offer Wall, and yes, we are still free to download and use!

So Android lovers, Do you know that with our latest Android version (1.2.0.4) launched just today, you can avail FREE credits by downloading apps from our credit enriched Offer Wall which has 5 Million Calling Minutes and Text/SMS secured for you. The latest release contains much refined an All-in-One Offer Wall loaded with offers of downloading apps, watching videos, and short surveys. A real treat for Android users, indeed! So what are you waiting for? Download the latest version, and earn credits to call and text, making your Android a full featured VoIP device, saving huge on bills!

SUNNYVALE, CA–(Marketwire – Dec 1, 2011) - C2Call, the pioneer for Java-based VoIP calls via the browser, today announced several enhancements to FriendCaller for Android™ including the addition of a real phone number that enables users to send and receive text messaging (SMS) and Direct Inward Dialing (DID) incoming calls with Caller ID.

“We are pleased to reach yet another important milestone in the development of FriendCaller for Android,” said Michael Knecht, CTO of FriendCaller developer C2Call GmbH. “By adding a real phone number, we are responding to a emerging trend among users who have the desire for an all-in-one Voice-over-IP app which effectively turns non-phone devices such as an Android tablet into a mobile phone, or adds a second line to an Android smart phone. With FriendCaller users can place video and voice calls, or send and receive texts using their own phone number, from wherever they are, whether it is on their smart phone, tablet or desktop computer.”

FriendCaller leverages a unique cross-platform, cloud-hosted technology to support the innovative features that are available with its latest version of FriendCaller for Android including:

• A real phone number with Caller ID that can receive incoming calls from U.S. and international phone numbers, and texting from U.S. phone numbers, at no charge
• The ability to verify the mobile or landline phone number and all text calls
• The ability to send and receive texts (SMS) or receive DID calls or to any U.S. or international mobile phone number
• Free video calls and voice calls, with integrated echo-cancellation from Android smart phones and tablets and via all popular desktop browsers
• An enhanced user interface with sophisticated dial assistance when calling internationally
• The ability to earn free minutes that can be used to dial U.S. and international phone numbers by watching short video clips from FriendCaller sponsors
• Availability on more than 700 different Android-based devices and all popular desktop browsers

The latest version of FriendCaller for Android also features Chinese language support and a “super offer wall” where users can download the latest apps and earn free minutes and texts/SMS.

Availability

FriendCaller for Android is currently available via the Android Market, for Apple iOS platforms including iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad™, for the Nokia S40 platform, and via the FriendCaller WebPhone and Facebook app.

About C2Call

C2Call is the first company to offer free VoIP phone calls to anyone, without the need to download software or register. C2Call’s FriendCaller is the first and only WebPhone solution that lets anyone make a free call by clicking a link sent via email, IM, social networks, blog or website. C2Call was founded in 2008 by CEO Martin Feuerhahn and CTO Michael Knecht, founders of Actai Networks, the mobile Internet solutions development company. Investors in C2Call include Bill Draper, an early Skype investor.

 Apple, iPhone and iPod touch are registered trademarks, iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. All other registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Source: http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/c2call-adds-new-features-to-friendcaller-for-android-1593400.htm

Great news for all Android users! We’re very happy to announce the latest release of Android version 1.2.0.1 which includes classy features for our most esteemed Android users such as personal Phone number, amazing Texting / SMS, and also DID (Direct inward dialing) feature, which is really convenient and nifty to use.

Wait, There’s more to it! This version is also available in Chinese language. So friends, what do you think? Did you like the previously introduced VideoCalling app for Android? Are these features along with Video Calling makes you happy?   If yes, then get an update of your FriendCaller for Android version, enjoy these features and when you find that this version is an improvement over previous versions, we’d appreciate if you provide us a feedback 

SUNNYVALE, CA–(Marketwire – Nov 11, 2011) - C2Call, the pioneer for Java-based VoIP calls via the browser, today announced the availability of its latest version of FriendCaller for Android™. The browser-based VoIP solution now features echo-free video calling via any Android-based smart phone or tablet, or via the FriendCaller Web phone.

“FriendCaller now provides Android users with greater flexibility and functionality by supporting video calling for Android-based smart phones and tablets,” said Martin Feuerhahn, CEO of FriendCaller developer C2Call GmbH. “The introduction of video calling for Android is yet another example of how we are continuing to revolutionize Voice over IP communications, making it easier for our rapidly growing user-base to communicate with their friends across town, or around the globe, via the Internet.”

New features of the latest version of FriendCaller include:

• Availability on more than 650 different devices and all popular desktop browsers
• An enhanced user interface
• The ability to earn free minutes that can be used to dialU.S.and international phone numbers by watching short video clips from FriendCaller sponsors

“FriendCaller is built on a unique cross-platform technology that supports video calls via our standard browser-based Webphone and Facebook app, on Android-based smart phones and tablets, and also on all iOS devices including the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad,” continued Feuerhahn. “One of the key advantages of our technology is the ability to adopt video resolution to available bandwidth. Through this fully automatic process, we are able to dynamically adjust the resolution for the best user experience.”

With FriendCaller, users are also able to connect via the Web with friends who do not have an Android or iOS-based phone or tablet by sending them a FriendCaller CallMe-Link technology. This unique URL link can be sent to anyone, even if they are not a registered FriendCaller user. When the recipient of the CallMe-Link clicks on it, they will be able to instantly call the sender, via their browser.

Availability
FriendCaller for Android with Video calling is currently available. Video calling via FriendCaller is also available for iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad™, as well as via FriendCaller’s WebPhone and Facebook app.

About C2Call
C2Call is the first company to offer free VoIP phone calls to anyone, without the need to download software or register. C2Call’s FriendCaller is the first and only WebPhone solution that lets anyone make a free call by clicking a link sent via email, IM, social networks, blog or website. C2Call was founded in 2008 by CEO Martin Feuerhahn and CTO Michael Knecht, founders of Actai Networks, the mobile Internet solutions development company. C2Call is a venture-backed company that has generated more than $4 million in revenue since April 2010. Investors in C2Call include Bill Draper, an early Skype investor.

Apple, iPhone and iPod touch are registered trademarks, iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. All other registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Source: http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/C2Calls-FriendCaller-Introduces-Video-Calling-for-Android-1585742.htm

Currently sizzling topic with respect to Android on the Internet is the Android’s version, Ice Cream Sandwich. Research states 56% of the total Smartphone sold worldwide by Q3-2011 were powered by Android, taking the marketplace in a swift. Everyone is talking about Android, why not we? With Android’s progressive development in the market, FriendCaller is not lagging behind and meeting up to the level of standards for a better FriendCaller’s Android VoIP application. We are proud to announce that we support over 594 Android devices to run FriendCaller.

After Android’s tablet great success, the on-stage premier of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is up for its promotion, with its sweep-off-the-ground features. As our soon-to-be-launched Video Calling feature for Android is only applicable for Android’s versions above 2.2, this new Android 4.0 version with its outstanding features will make our Video Calling app for Android even better than the previous versions of Android, because 4.0 requires a high-end GPU. Lucky for us!

While watching a video on older Android versions, the buttons on the screens doesn’t give a pleasing look, right? With the smart Landscape control of Ice Cream Sandwich, they neatly vanish when the screen is in the widescreen mode. Similarly, during Video Call, switching from portrait to landscape mode will be seeminglessly better.

Moreover, its improved Talk-to-Text feature, declares pronounced voice clarity which will support our app even more, paving its way to the heights of perfection.

Needless to say, watch out for our forthcoming Video Calling app. If you haven’t downloaded FriendCaller app on your Android yet, brace yourself for an exulting ride, because FriendCaller together with the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich will be a treat for sure!