iCall - switch between VoIP and normal GSM calls on iPhone

Jonny Evans
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June 30, 2008
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 iCall is an intelligent iPhone application that lets users switch between VoIP and normal GSM calls anywhere in North America - effectively using the WiFi at Starbucks to make a call. We're told this is an official Apple-approved application that's expected to debut at the App Store soon. 

Features include:

  • Make and receive calls over WiFi
  • Transfer inbound calls from a regular cell call to WiFi instantly and seamlessly - save your expensive minutes
  • Access your same address book
  • Customize your voicemail options
 

 

Comments (9)

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | June 30, 2008 - 4:57am

This just freakin' rocks. Yet another reason why the iPhone is going to take over the world. Cities will be built around it!

DistortedLoop | June 30, 2008 - 6:35am

 I don't even know if other phones can do this yet, but you can bet that if the iPhone can do this, others will be able to shortly.

iPhone may be first, but that doesn't mean it will be exclusive for long.  

 

Minutes are cheap anyways, I have so many roll over minutes they're starting to expire.  I'd gladly trade VOIP capability for an MMS method that works besides trying to explain to all my contacts that they can send MMS messages to my email address, and of course I'd really like to see Flash support over VOIP.

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | June 30, 2008 - 6:55am

I've seen other phones do it - the high end Nokias have VOIP in the base firmware for example, and you can set some numbers to go over VOIP and some numbers to go over WIFI, or just choose when dialing.

The MMS thing is a pain but I hope that apple allow someone to write an app for the appstore soon (and MMS to email only works on some phones).

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | June 30, 2008 - 8:32am

MMS is old and busted. Apple was smart not to implement it.

iPhone addict (not verified) | June 30, 2008 - 8:05am

Way to Go mate....!

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | June 30, 2008 - 9:08am

If you have excessive "roll over" minutes then you are simply wasting your money and paying AT&T for service you don't use. Lower your minutes and save your money.

Partners in Grime (not verified) | June 30, 2008 - 9:26am

I wonder if someone will make a kit to make this work with an iPod touch.

Some of us... (not verified) | June 30, 2008 - 10:40am

I am another person who has tons of expiring roll over minutes, and I have the cheapest AT&T plan...
I just don't spend all day long on the phone like the noob above does. Nights and weekends are fine for me...

9to5Mac Noob (not verified) | June 30, 2008 - 9:43pm

A VOIP kit for an iPod touch? It could be like the Griffin microphone attachment, but also have a built in speaker. Or it could be a wired speaker/mike that you put in your ear.