Facebook tests Wi-Fi calling, and voice app in Canada
Facebook (s fb) is testing a new calling feature on its Messenger iOS (s aapl) app in Canada that could push more voice communications away from the carriers and help drive adoption of over-the-top VoIP calling apps. The social networking giant will let Canadian users call their friends over a Wi-Fi connection, mimicking similar functionality from VoIP calling apps like GTalk (s goog)or Skype(s msft).
Wow how interesting,now that's forward thinking facebook ,with their current Business Model they are Headed for Doom,they have no new Products to Offer!!
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Posted on January 3, 2013, in IT and tagged Canada, Facebook, FaceTime, Google Talk, IOS, Skype, Voice over Internet Protocol, Wi-Fi. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments.
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