It has been quite a while since we first heard about the Archos Smart Home Phone. In fact, we mentioned it way back in June of 2011. And well, as of this date in early 2012 it looks like those in the UK can now move forward and make a purchase. With that being said, more »

Those sporting a Windows Phone device and waiting for Skype, there may be a bit of good news. According to a recent statement coming from Skype’s VP of products, Rick Osterloh — the Skype division is “working on a Windows Phone product that will be coming out soon.” And there you have it, Skype will more »

Skype has announced a new offer, one that those who find themselves celebrating New Years Eve in New York City may want to check out — free Skype WiFi. Yup, Skype will be opening up the WiFi pipes and allowing those celebrating to make some free calls. The free Skype WiFi will be available from more »

It looks like the folks over at Skype have rolled out the latest update in terms of their Android app. This latest comes as version 2.6 and is currently available by way of the Android Market. Skype 2.6 for Android measures in as a 12M file and maintains the requirement of Android 2.1 or later more »

Many Gmail users take advantage of the Call Phone option within the email client to place calls for free in the United States & Canada or pay low rates for international calling. For individuals without unlimited voice minutes or a landline, the ability to call for free anywhere in the United States and Canada is more »

Google has rolled-out the latest update in terms of the Google Voice for Android app. The latest update brings the version number up to 0.4.2.38 which comes as a 4.2M file and retains compatibility with Android devices running version 1.6 or later. But that aside, this latest update brings a few welcomed features including; Prefetch more »

Republic Wireless has finally revealed the details regarding its new Wi-Fi reliant mobile phone plans. Republic Wireless will use the LG Optimus to test its theory that the majority of people will use Wi-Fi to handle everyday tasks such as making calls, texting and browsing the web. Since customers will be using an assortment of Wi-Fi connections, they aren’t limited to how much they can use their phones in a given month. Once the Wi-Fi connections are lost, Republic Wireless expects customers to become more mindful of their consumption habits.

Finally, Skype has a new owner, it’s Microsoft. Board of directors of both Microsoft and Skype has officially approved the acquisition which was previously announced back on May 10, 2011. Microsoft spent $8.5 billion to acquire Skype. Part of the acquisition agreement states that Microsoft and Skype will remain focused on their shared goal of more »

Those using Google Voice on a regular basis may like this latest little change – the ability to have your calling credits automatically recharge when you get low. Sure, a simple concept, but one that has not been available with Google Voice until now. Anyway, Google now offers the following options — Do Nothing or more »