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FriendCaller HD Video Chat Now Available for Android™ Tablets and the iPad™
SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - Jan 22, 2013) - C2Call GmbH, developer of FriendCaller, the world's first social communication app to support free mobile video chat services across Apple iOS devices including iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad™, Android™-based smart phones and tablets, and the FriendCaller Web Phone, today announced the introduction of FriendCaller HD Video Chat for the Android Tablet and the iPad.
"Due to the larger screen, the tablet format is perfect for simultaneously supporting group HD video calling for up to seven participants, alongside other social communication streams including one-on-one texting and location sharing," said Michael Knecht, CTO of FriendCaller developer C2Call GmbH. "We are proud to unveil FriendCaller HD Video Chat for both the Android Tablet and the iPad, which now makes it possible for users of these popular tablet devices to connect with their friends across town, or across the globe, in HD."
In addition to leveraging HD video calling functionality, FriendCaller HD Video Chat also provides users with the option of turning their device into a phone by subscribing to a real, personal phone number. Features supported by the personal phone number include the ability to:
· Send texts/SMS or call any phone number worldwide via the iPod touch
· Experience HD video calling on 3G/4G or Wi-Fi networks
· Exchange multimedia messages (MMS) videos, animation, location information, and share contacts
FriendCaller's real phone number for Android Tablet and iPad users is available at no charge for the first month. Following the one-month free trial, users can continue to subscribe to the real phone number for $0.99 per month. FriendCaller users can cancel their real phone number at anytime, without restrictions or cancellation fees. Also, for a limited time, FriendCaller is giving away call credits than can be used to dial landline numbers, when users share their feedback on the HD video-calling feature.
C2Call uses unique and complex algorithms that leverage the cloud-hosted technology to provide users with complete social communication experience. Some of the unique features that are currently unavailable with other mobile calling apps include HD video calling that supports up to seven participants, with the capability to add an additional 20 participants in a voice-only chat, a real phone number, photo and video sharing, location sharing, Text Messaging (SMS), Browser-based Web Phone, Caller-ID, CallMe-Links, and video calling. FriendCaller also offers multi-lingual support for the English, Spanish, German, French, Italian and Chinese languages.
FriendCaller HD Video Chat is currently available via the iTunes App Store, Google Play, and FriendCaller.com.
C2Call's FriendCaller Doubles Its Subscriber Base to 10 Million Users Worldwide
SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - Oct 6, 2012) - C2Call GmbH, developer of FriendCaller, the world's first app to support free mobile video chat services across Apple iOS devices including iPhone, iPod touch® and iPad™, Android™-based smart phones and tablets, and the FriendCaller Web Phone, today announced that it has achieved 10 million users, doubling its subscriber base in less than a year.
"FriendCaller is currently the only app that supports real-time voice and group video chat across all popular mobile platforms including Apple iOS and Android-based devices, and via the desktop browser and Facebook," said Michael Knecht, CTO of FriendCaller developer C2Call GmbH. "Recently, FriendCaller became the one-stop app for social communications, offering an enhanced feature set that enables users to share photos, videos and even their location. These advancements, coupled with the simplicity of connecting with friends, family and business colleagues across town, around the globe, or via the Internet has undoubtedly contributed to this considerable jump in our subscriber base."
Martin Feuerhahn, CEO of FriendCaller, said, "10 million users is a significant milestone for us, and we are proud to have doubled the number of FriendCaller users in less than a year. As a token of appreciation to our users for making FriendCaller their 'go-to' app for a complete social communication experience, we will be running a photo contest on our Facebook page, giving away great prizes including the latest smart phones and millions of FriendCaller minutes."
Through November 22, FriendCaller users are being encouraged to upload a photo conveying the theme "Togetherness" to the FriendCaller Facebook page. Submissions with the most "likes" on Facebook will win a grand prize of an iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S III, Nokia X3 smartphone, or calling credits for FriendCaller minutes. Additionally, users who participate in the contest by "liking" the submissions will be entered to win FriendCaller minutes. Contest rules and information are available at FriendCaller on Facebook or via the FriendCaller Blog.
C2Call uses unique and complex algorithms that leverage a patented, cloud-hosted technology to provide users with complete social communication experience. Some of the unique features that are currently unavailable with other mobile calling apps include HD video chat for the iPhone 5 and new iPod touch, with support for up to seven participants and the capability to add up to 20 participants in a voice-only chat, a real phone number, photo and video sharing, location sharing, Text Messaging (SMS), Browser-based Web Phone, Caller-ID, CallMe-Links, and video calling. FriendCaller also offers multi-lingual support for the English, Spanish, German, French, Italian and Chinese languages.
FriendCaller's Social Communication App Now Available for Apple iOS Devices
SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - Aug 15, 2012) - C2Call GmbH, developer of FriendCaller, the world's first app to support free mobile video chat services across Apple iOS devices including iPhone®, iPod touch® and iPad™, Android™-based smart phones and tablets, and the FriendCaller Web Phone, today announced that the FriendCaller Social Communication app is now available for Apple iOS devices.
FriendCaller Social Communication is currently the only app that enables users to communicate with friends, individually or in groups, across all popular mobile communications platforms, including Apple iOS and Android devices, and via Facebook using voice, video chat, photo and video sharing, and location sharing.
With FriendCaller Social Communication, users can:
- Record and share video clips;
- Snap a photo and share it instantly through FriendCaller or Facebook;
- Send messages from their photo and video library;
- Leave voicemail and video messages for their friends;
- and, Share a location via Google Places™.
"We are pleased to announce that FriendCaller Social Communication is now available for Apple's iOS users," said Michael Knecht, CTO of FriendCaller developer C2Call GmbH. "Over the years, we have continued to perfect the FriendCaller platform, making it incredibly simple for users to connect in real-time with their friends via voice and group video chat. Based on user demand for an increasingly rich feature set, we have now made it possible for users to communicate in a variety of ways with their friends and social networks via a single app, regardless of whether they are using an iPhone, Android phone, desktop browser, Facebook, e-mail address or a phone number."
C2Call uses unique and complex algorithms that leverage the cloud-hosted technology to provide users with complete social communication experience that is both free of charge and offers unique features that are currently unavailable with other mobile calling apps.
Among the innovative features available with FriendCaller, in addition to photo and video sharing and location sharing, include Mobile Group Video Chat supporting up to seven participants, and with the capability to add an additional 20 participants in a voice-only chat, Text Messaging (SMS), Browser-based Web Phone, Caller-ID, CallMe-Links, video calling and a real phone number. FriendCaller also offers multi-lingual support for the English, Spanish, German, French, Italian and Chinese languages.
The FriendCaller social communication app is currently available via the iTunes App Store, Google Play and the FriendCaller.com website.
C2Call's FriendCaller Becomes the First Application to Support the Complete Next-Generation Social Communication Experience
SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - Aug 6, 2012) - C2Call GmbH, developer of FriendCaller, the world's first app to support free mobile video chat services across Apple iOS devices including iPhone®, iPod Touch® and iPad™, Android™-based smart phones and tablets, and the FriendCaller WebPhone, today announced that FriendCaller has become the first application to fully support the complete next-generation social communication experience of its users.
Available now for Android-based mobile devices, via Facebook, and soon for Apple iOS devices, the latest version of FriendCaller is the only application that currently enables users to communicate with friends, individually or in groups via voice and video chat, share photos and videos, or even share their location. With the new FriendCaller platform, users can:
- Record and share video clips;
- Snap a photo and share it instantly through FriendCaller or Facebook;
- Send messages from their photo and video library;
- Leave voicemail and video messages for their friends; and,
- Share a location via Google Places™.
"The latest enhancements we have made to the FriendCaller application were driven by users, who after realizing how simple it was to make a real-time connection with their friends via FriendCaller's voice and group video chat features, requested that we add functionality to support the exchange of photos, video, and location sharing across multiple platforms," said Michael Knecht, CTO of FriendCaller developer C2Call GmbH.
Martin Feuerhahn, CEO of C2Call GmbH, added, "FriendCaller is quickly becoming the application of choice for millions of users who want to be able to communicate across multiple hardware and software platforms using group video chat and enhanced messaging functionality. Through our newly redesigned interface, we are bringing the concept of social communication to fruition, and making it possible for our users to communicate in a variety of ways with their friends and social networks using a single application, regardless of whether they are using their mobile device, desktop browser, Facebook, e-mail address or a phone number."
C2Call uses unique and complex algorithms that leverage the cloud-hosted technology to provide users with complete social communication experience that is both free of charge and offers unique features that are currently unavailable with other mobile calling apps.
Among the innovative features available with FriendCaller, in addition to photo and video sharing and location sharing, include Mobile Group Video Chat supporting up to seven participants, and with the capability to add an additional 20 participants in a voice-only chat, Text Messaging (SMS), Browser-based WebPhone, Caller-ID, CallMe-Links, video calling and a real phone number. FriendCaller also offers multi-lingual support for the English, Spanish, German, French, Italian and Chinese languages.
The FriendCaller social communication app is currently available via the Google Play and the FriendCaller.com website.
C2Call Adds Group Video Calling to FriendCaller Pro
LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - Jan 11, 2012) - Today at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in 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 Pro becomes 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.
For more information visit www.FriendCaller.com.
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.
C2Call Adds Conference Calling and Group Messaging to FriendCaller
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®, and 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.
For more information visit www.FriendCaller.com.
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.
C2Call Adds New Features to FriendCaller for Android(TM)
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®, and 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.
For more information visit www.FriendCaller.com.
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.
C2Call's FriendCaller Reaches 5 Million Users
SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - Nov 23, 2011) - C2Call, the pioneer for Java-based VoIP calls via the browser, today announced that FriendCaller has reached 5 million users worldwide. To celebrate this important milestone, FriendCaller will be giving away 5 million calling minutes and 5 million texts/SMS via the FriendCaller offer wall to its valued users, during the holiday season.
"Since being introduced, FriendCaller has revolutionized Voice over IP communications, making it easier for users to communicate with their friends across town, or around the globe, via the Internet," said Martin Feuerhahn, CEO of FriendCaller developer C2Call GmbH. "Reaching 5 million users is a significant accomplishment for us, and we are grateful to the entire C2Call team for helping us to deliver our full-featured VoIP calling app to the masses, as well as the users who have helped FriendCaller realize such widespread popularity."
FriendCaller leverages a unique cross-platform, cloud-hosted technology to provide users a number of innovative features including Text Messaging (SMS), Browser-based WebPhone, Caller-ID, unique CallMe-Links and video calling. FriendCaller is currently available for Apple iOS platforms including iPhone®, iPod touch®, and iPad™, Android™-based smart phones or tablets, the Nokia S40 platform, and via the FriendCaller WebPhone and Facebook app.
Registered FriendCaller users can redeem free minutes and texts/SMS by visiting the FriendCaller offer wall available through the FriendCaller iOS and Android applications.
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.
For more information visit www.FriendCaller.com.
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.
C2Call's FriendCaller Introduces Video Calling for Android(TM)
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 WebPhone.
"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 dial U.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®, and 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.
For more information visit www.FriendCaller.com.
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.
C2Call Boosts FriendCaller Platform With the Addition of Video Calling, Texting and a Real Phone Number to FriendCaller Pro
SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - Aug 11, 2011) - C2Call, the pioneer for cloud hosted browser and mobile VoIP solutions, today announced the upgrade of its Apple iPhone® app FriendCaller Pro. FriendCaller Pro is the world's first all-in-one VoIP service to support video calling, voice calling and texting, while providing users with a real phone number for sending and receiving texts (SMS) and incoming calls with Caller ID.
"Last year, FriendCaller Pro achieved first place as the top grossing social networking app on iTunes. This provided the resources we needed to move on to our next development phase. After surveying our users concerning their preferences, we learned that they desire an easy to use video and voice calling solution that works everywhere, and provides them with their own phone number for texting and calling," said Martin Feuerhahn, CEO of FriendCaller developer C2Call GmbH. "We see this as an emerging trend for users with multiple devices; the iPhone is not the only device that is generating healthy usage -- FriendCaller is becoming increasingly popular among users of the iPad, the iPod touch, Android phones, tablets and desktop computers."
"Within the mobile app market, users can choose from a variety of applications that support video calling, texting, low cost phone calls and even a second phone line. However, users were required to leverage multiple apps and user IDs, while managing separate accounts for each app," said Michael Knecht, CTO of C2Call. "Now, with FriendCaller Pro, all of this functionality is supported by the all-in-one app which effectively turns non-phone devices such as an iPod touch or iPad into a mobile phone, or adds a second line to an iPhone. By giving our users a real phone number, they can place and receive calls, and send and receive texts just like on a cell phone. They can even sign in with their Facebook account or email address -- VoIP communication has never been simpler."
New features available with the latest version of FriendCaller Pro include:
- Free video calls for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and all popular desktop browsers
- The ability to send texts (SMS) to any U.S. or international mobile phone number
- 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
- 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
Availability
FriendCaller Pro with Video calling is currently available via the iTunes Store for Apple® iPhone®, iPod touch®, and iPad™ devices. The Android™ Video call version will be available next month.
About C2Call
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. C2Call's investors include successful venture capitalist Bill Draper, an early Skype investor, and the HTGF, Germany's leading seed VC.
For more information visit www.FriendCaller.com.
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.
C2Call's FriendCaller Introduces Java-Based Hassle-Free Video Calling
SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - Jul 6, 2011) - C2Call, the pioneer for Java-based VoIP calls via the browser, today introduced a complete browser-based echo-free video calling solution via the FriendCaller Web phone.
C2Call was the first company to leverage the modern operating systems' Java Virtual Machine (VM) to offer FriendCaller.com's free WebPhone calls to anyone, anywhere, without requiring users to download software or register. Once again, C2Call is the first company use Java to its advantage to introduce browser-based video calling.
Most browser-based video chat services use Flash enablement to make calls. Until today, FriendCaller was the only VoIP service using Java for browser call capabilities. The company's announcement today coincides with Facebook's announcement that it will partner with Skype to offer video calls. Unlike FriendCaller, Facebook's solution requires an alternative installation flow of various Java plug-ins and exe files for each OS and browser combination. Furthermore, this configuration will not work on the Linux platform. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/notes/philip-su/building-video-calling/10150229123673920
"Today's announcement from Facebook is a significant endorsement of Java for large scale video calling and VoIP services, and until today we were pretty much alone in using Java for VoIP," said Martin Feuerhahn, CEO of FriendCaller developer C2Call GmbH. "FriendCaller's video calling feature supports an exceptional VoIP calling experience for users of our browser-based WebPhone, enabling them to chat with their FriendCaller contacts, or make free browser-based online video calls to friends who have not yet registered with FriendCaller, using their unique CallMe-Link, all without installing software or plug-ins."
FriendCaller's unique CallMe-Link technology makes it possible to connect with friends via free, PC-to-PC calls, even if they haven't yet registered with FriendCaller. The FriendCaller CallMe-Link is a unique URL link that can be sent to anyone, even if they aren't a 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
Video calling is currently available via FriendCaller's WebPhone and Facebook app. Video calling for FriendCaller's Apple® iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad™ will be available in July 2011, and for Android™ devices during Q3'11.
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.
For more information visit www.FriendCaller.com.
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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