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First Ever FREE Real Group Video Calling for Android – TOUCH DOWN!

Maximilian H. Nierhoff — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:25:25 +0000

Hey there Android Users! We got a treat for you!

Guess what? The secret is out in the open FriendCaller-the first platform independent VoIP app for iOS, and OS Browser, is now thrilled to announce Group Video Calling feature for Android offering FREE Group Video calling for 4 Video and 6 more audio participants, which makes a total of 10 concurrent users communicating altogether.

Hold on, the best part is yet to come!

The unique feature, unlike other Group Video Calling apps for mobile platforms is that, you can see everyone LIVE on the same screen without toggling among the contacts and yes, you can do this all without any charge!

Furthermore, with Push notifications for Android 2.2+ via Android Cloud to Device Messaging (C2DM) from Google Projects, save battery more 8).

Available for over 962 Android devices now, FriendCaller is at the drop of a hat to further increase the number of participants in Group Conferencing feature. Any idea of how many more video participants can communicate together on Android platform?

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Group Video Calling for Browser-based WebPhone – Set in motion!

Raphael Schrader — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:50:05 +0000

We saw the advent of successful Group Video Calling testing on iOS (iPhone, iPod touch and iPad) platforms and right after that Android joined in. With ongoing improvements in this feature, how can our most important browser-based “Internet phone” could have been forgotten?

We are the Pioneer in introducing WebPhone of a kind that instantly turns a Web browser into a full featured VoIP phone. We are focused in setting new standards for our WebPhone which proves as a turning point in improving the VoIP experience socially. To achieve that goal, FriendCaller has launched Group Video Calling on WebPhone too.

Yes! Now you can have Group chats like a Group Video Conferencing with all your friends via FriendCaller WebPhone and same as by using the Facebook app. The video quality is guaranteed to be superb, and you will definitely love the number of group members which are incomparable to any other VoIP and will make you go all merry . No more meddling among users. See everyone LIVE on your browser

So WebPhone lovers, Enjoy the First Real Group Video Calling within your Browser, without the hassle of any software installation.

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Group Video Calling On Android – At Your Doorstep Soon!

Maximilian H. Nierhoff — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:33:50 +0000

Update: Our improved FriendCaller Android app is now available to over 962 Android devices. New Android version features Real Group Video Calling, which is the first time ever presented by any VoIP app on Android

Ahhh..! One more First from FriendCaller for all Android users.

Progress and Innovations are constantly knocking at FriendCaller’s door and the team behind FriendCaller doesn’t seem to rest! This is the reason that our most demanding FriendCaller app has gradually accelerated its support to over 962 Android devices and we are beyond doubt overjoyed.

Wanna know what’s inside FriendCaller box right now? Let me show you what we are currently working on!

After great success of Group Video Calling on iOS device (iPhone, iPod touch and iPad), FriendCaller – The first platform independent VoIP app for iOS, and OS Browser, is now thrilled to introduce Real Group Video Calling feature for Android with notably great video quality you haven’t seen in other mobile VoIP apps available for Android. The number of members like we had on Group Video Calling on iOS, is incomparable. And now on Android too, the meddling among users will not be needed you can see them LIVE smiling back to you!

Not only this, the upcoming version supports Push notifications for Android 2.2+ via Android Cloud to Device Messaging (C2DM) along with Group Video Calling, hence saving battery. So guys, the package does sound appealing, as it’s the first and the foremost deal.

Exhausted of your VoIP at Android? Get ready! For FriendCaller’s Group Video functionality on Android is certainly going to make you happy

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FriendCaller Introduces Cross-Platform, Multi-Party Group Video Calling

Martin Feuerhahn — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:03:27 +0000

SUNNYVALE, CA–(Marketwire – Feb 2, 2012) – C2Call GmbH today expanded the feature-set of its popular FriendCaller voice and video calling apps, with the introduction of multi-point video and voice conferencing capabilities supporting up to ten call participants. FriendCaller users on Apple iOS devices including iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad™, Android™-based smart phones and tablets, and the FriendCaller WebPhone at www.FriendCaller.com can immediately join free group video calls.

The launch of the Group Video Calling feature comes at a time when FriendCaller is experiencing rapid growth. “Since first introducing free two-way video calling in August 2011, FriendCaller has continued to experience explosive growth not only in the number of users, but also in the consistent usage of our apps for both voice and video calls,” said Martin Feuerhahn, CEO of FriendCaller developer C2Call GmbH. “In the last 30 days alone, we have added more than one million users organically, and we are not spending but making money on advertisements, which allows us to continue to offer our video chat services for free.”

In commenting on the technology used for new feature, Michael Knecht, CTO of C2Call GmbH, said, “We leveraged our patent-pending technology to add the multi-point video calling feature to our apps. Our innovative and complex algorithms require extremely low resources on both the mobile client and cloud server side. For now, we are starting by supporting up to four video participants, and up to six audio participants. Later this month, we will be demonstrating even more advanced capabilities at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, including support for up to seven video participants, and up to 20 voice participants.”

FriendCaller leverages C2Call’s unique cross-platform, cloud-hosted technology to provide users a number of innovative features that in addition to Group Video Calling include Text Messaging (SMS), Browser-based WebPhone, Caller-ID, unique CallMe-Links, video calling and a real phone number. The updated FriendCaller apps with the multi-point video conferencing feature are available starting today on the iTunes App Store, Android Market and the FriendCaller.com website.

About C2Call

C2Call is the first company to offer free cloud hosted video and voice calls without the need to download software. C2Call’s FriendCaller is the first free multi-point video calling app that works across all desktop browsers and smart phone platforms. CEO Martin Feuerhahn and CTO Michael Knecht founded C2Call in 2008. 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

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The Blazing Count reached to 923 Android Devices

Maximilian H. Nierhoff — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:19:31 +0000

Update: Our improved FriendCaller Android app is now available to over 962 Android devices. Hurry up, and participate in our contest (at http://fc.vc/hit-n-trial) of guessing a date when it will be available for 1000 devices. By the way, stay tuned for our upcoming Android version featuring Real Group Video Calling

Statistical Analysis for the availability of FriendCaller app on Android Devices

The availability of FriendCaller app on Android devices has crossed the count of 923 today. In no time, the Android device support count will strike the milestone of being available to 1000 Android devices.

Keep submitting your entries in the Hit and Trial Contest occurring at Facebook Fan page. If your entry bears the correct date, FREE 1000 minutes and Text / SMS will be yours!

Best of Luck with the contest folks!

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C2Call Adds Group Video Calling to FriendCaller Pro

Carl Wuerfel — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:09:04 +0000

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire – Jan 11, 2012) – Today at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Showin Las Vegas, C2Call, the pioneer for Java-based VoIP calls via the browser, announced the addition of Group Video Calling to its FriendCaller Pro mobile calling app for Apple iOS devices including the iPhone®, iPod touch®, and iPad™. With this announcement, FriendCaller Probecomes the world’s first full-featured mobile calling app to support live, six-way group video calls for free.

“We are pleased to lead the industry in adding support for live, six-way video calls to our FriendCaller Pro mobile calling app,” said Martin Feuerhahn, CEO of FriendCaller developer C2Call GmbH. “Group Video Calling with FriendCaller Pro goes above and beyond what is available with other mobile calling apps. Not only does the app support up to six participants in a live, free video call, it also allows participants to view each other simultaneously during the video chat, instead of having to toggle between users like other video calling apps. Additionally, with Group Video Calling on FriendCaller Pro, users can add up to six more participants for free to the same call for voice calling only, ultimately making it possible to host a group conference call with up to 12 participants.”

C2Call will be demonstrating FriendCaller Pro‘s Group Video Calling at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show being held here this week. FriendCaller Group Video Calling will soon be available for FriendCaller Pro for Apple iOS platforms including iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Group Video Calling is also expected to be available for the FriendCaller app for Android™-based smart phones and tablets, and the FriendCaller WebPhone during Q1’12.

FriendCaller leverages a unique cross-platform, cloud-hosted technology to provide users a number of innovative features that in addition to Group Video Calling include Text Messaging (SMS), Browser-based WebPhone, Caller-ID, unique CallMe-Links and video calling.

About C2Call

C2Call is the first company to offer free video and 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. 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

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C2Call Adds Conference Calling and Group Messaging to FriendCaller

Martin Feuerhahn — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:12:49 +0000

SUNNYVALE, CA–(Marketwire – Jan 4, 2012) - C2Call, the pioneer for Java-based VoIP calls via the browser, today announced the introduction of FriendCaller Groups, a new feature that supports conference calling and group instant messaging via FriendCaller for iPhone®,FriendCaller for Android™ and the FriendCaller WebPhone.

“With FriendCaller Groups, users can gather all of their friends via their iPhone, Android or the FriendCaller WebPhone for group conversations; whether they are deciding on a place to meet later or catching up on the latest news, this is a great way to quickly and efficiently host private discussions amongst friends,” said Michael Knecht, CTO of FriendCaller developer C2Call GmbH. “Also, with the group instant messaging feature, FriendCaller users only need to type their message once before sending it to all of their friends, saving time and making it more efficient to communicate with everyone at the same time.”

FriendCaller leverages a unique cross-platform, cloud-hosted technology to provide users a number of innovative features that in addition to FriendCaller Groups include Text Messaging (SMS), Browser-based WebPhone, Caller-ID, unique CallMe-Links and Video Calling.

Availability

FriendCaller Groups is currently available for Apple iOS platforms including iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad™, Android™-based smart phones or tablets, and via the FriendCaller WebPhone.

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.

Source: http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/C2Call-Adds-Conference-Calling-and-Group-Messaging-to-FriendCaller-1603294.htm

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FriendCaller adds Group Calling and Messaging on Android

Martin Feuerhahn — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:24:06 +0000

Update: The current version of Android (1.2.1) possess German, French and Italian language support including Chinese language previously introduced. Get rolling and update your Android version from the marketplace! http://fc.vc/android-voip

Hello everyone!

Previously FriendCaller introduced personal Phone number, amazing Texting / SMS, and DID (Direct inward dialing) feature for Android. Now FriendCaller came up with the idea of gathering all of your friends on a single platform where you can easily conduct Group Chat, Group Messaging and Group Calling. Obviously, informing a same thing to single entity one by one gets a hell lot of irritating right? Simplify your life with FriendCaller’s Group Calling and Messaging for Android.

Starting an IM Conference is easy. You just need to tap the ‘Create Group’ icon at FriendCaller for Android app, select friends you want to add in a group, name the group and you are all set to initiate Group conferencing with friends. How much more simple it can be? Add as many members you want. A single message written is delivered to all the participants in a matter of seconds! Pretty neat!

Get an update or download the latest version of Android from the Marketplace to avail this cool feature!
Converse together with FriendCaller!

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Google’s Android strikes 10 Billionth App Download

Michael Knecht — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:07:27 +0000

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!

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FriendCaller‘s eventful journey reached 5 MILLION users

Michael Knecht — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:05:51 +0000

Congratulations to all! It seems only yesterday that we were rejoicing on having 4 million users. Gaining 5 million users in such a short span is a matter of great pride for us.

We plan to celebrate this event by giving out 5 million Calling minutes and Text/SMS, secured in our Offer walls for our most valued customers.

FriendCaller has boomed at large since its launch in 2008. Providing its users unique cross-platform; cloud-hosted technology. We progressed from time to time and brought innovative features to our VoIP app including Text Messaging (SMS), Browser-based WebPhone, Caller-ID, unique CallMe-Links for all, Credit enriched Offer walls, Free Voice calling and our just newly launched Video Calling feature for Android.

We have been striving hard to deliver an all-in-one VoIP solution for everyone, and its only because of your support and efforts of C2Call team, that today FriendCaller skyrocketed to a premium level of a fully-blown communication tool.

Congratulations to all FriendCaller community once again

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