Perhaps you should also point out that unlike Apple, Android users can install applications that aren't on the Market. It's not the only source for applications.
That's not true as SipDroid is already available on Android Market and provides a fully-functional SIP client. VoIP over 3G is limited purposely by the makers of the software, not by T-Mobile.
The SIPDroid app from the market is limited to only WIFI calls, however, the full version from the dev site allows for 3g/Edge calls. VOIP via mobile is working full throttle via android phones and to a smaller degree on Blackberry hardware now via googlevoice.
Give us a VOIP version of Google Voice, would you please?
I want Google Voice on Data-only service, providing true free worldwide voice and IM services, where only data usage is paid but where European HSDPA data deals provide 10GB monthly data limits for $20 per month already, and just pre-paid not on contracts.
I want Google Voice to use SIP and hook into Skype for free or for a very reasonable price per minute ($0.001 per minute or so). Eventually hook into Skype really for free once the full skype client is available.
I want an $100 Android device, that has no voice/sms contracts, uses $20 monthly HSDPA pre-paid 10GB/month deals only, and provides full unlimited VOIP use on that.
Could Mr Rubin confirm that the *Android Market* - and not just the Android SDK - supports full VoIP apps which run over 3G? (We all know the Apple SDK supports full VOIP apps which run over 3G, but the iTunes Store won't let you actually distribute them).
And if he is so looking forward to a full VoIP app on Android phones, then why don't Google just use their own (i.e. Gtalk)? After all, Google have already done full VoIP on Nokia devices. Puzzling to me that they wouldn't put their own VoIP service on their own phones when they do it on those of competitors.
exactly what i love to hear from a company as aware as google. they are not afraid from competition but rather see the potential for the customers. putting us up front is just a wonderful thing to have from a big company as google. to contrast that look at the cable companies, the freaking music labels and last but not least apple. all tightly controlled and manipulated for best profits. not always, but that is the agenda and it is clear.
google's vision is clear to me: to have a handheld smart device that will allow maximum option at a low cost, meaning one flat rate for unlimited calling worldwide, email access and all the goodies that we came to expect from the new generation of smart phones.
keep it up google, here is one techie that supports your efforts.
@nikolay : SipDroid full version working with 3G / EDGE is free, just have to download form their site. Market version is limited to WIFI because carriers would not (do not) allow it otherwise.
@cece: I think those are just speculations as Android Market is way more liberal than App Store, which in contrast is ruled by AT&T and Apple monopolistic ambitions. Plus, Google are saying that they will welcome a true VoIP app and I believe they mean it!
It is right no individual voip provider has been able to provide the perfect solution for android. Now there are 40 companies that are collaborating with google for android. Let us see see how it plays with the already available internet phone service providers in the market.
Perhaps you should also point out that unlike Apple, Android users can install applications that aren't on the Market. It's not the only source for applications.
ReplyDeleteThat's not true as SipDroid is already available on Android Market and provides a fully-functional SIP client. VoIP over 3G is limited purposely by the makers of the software, not by T-Mobile.
ReplyDeleteThe SIPDroid app from the market is limited to only WIFI calls, however, the full version from the dev site allows for 3g/Edge calls. VOIP via mobile is working full throttle via android phones and to a smaller degree on Blackberry hardware now via googlevoice.
ReplyDeleteGive us a VOIP version of Google Voice, would you please?
ReplyDeleteI want Google Voice on Data-only service, providing true free worldwide voice and IM services, where only data usage is paid but where European HSDPA data deals provide 10GB monthly data limits for $20 per month already, and just pre-paid not on contracts.
I want Google Voice to use SIP and hook into Skype for free or for a very reasonable price per minute ($0.001 per minute or so). Eventually hook into Skype really for free once the full skype client is available.
I want an $100 Android device, that has no voice/sms contracts, uses $20 monthly HSDPA pre-paid 10GB/month deals only, and provides full unlimited VOIP use on that.
"We also look forward to the day when consumers can access any application, including VoIP apps, from any device, on any network."
ReplyDeleteThen why can't a Google phone accept the Sense(hero) UI?
"Then why can't a Google phone accept the Sense(hero) UI?"
ReplyDeleteOff topic, but the Sense Hero UI is a proprietary UI from HTC. Go ask them if they won't let you install it on your phone.
@Stuart Harris: Exactly my point - the people behind SipDroid don't allow 3G/EDGE calls as they want to charge for that feature.
ReplyDeleteThere is also 'ChitChat' an IAX based voip solution, available on the 'Belgian' market tailored to WeePee, a Belgian provider.
ReplyDeleteNot to forget 2Bots that allows you to do 'voip' calls to your Rovio webcam.
ReplyDeleteCould Mr Rubin confirm that the *Android Market* - and not just the Android SDK - supports full VoIP apps which run over 3G? (We all know the Apple SDK supports full VOIP apps which run over 3G, but the iTunes Store won't let you actually distribute them).
ReplyDeleteAnd if he is so looking forward to a full VoIP app on Android phones, then why don't Google just use their own (i.e. Gtalk)? After all, Google have already done full VoIP on Nokia devices. Puzzling to me that they wouldn't put their own VoIP service on their own phones when they do it on those of competitors.
exactly what i love to hear from a company as aware as google. they are not afraid from competition but rather see the potential for the customers. putting us up front is just a wonderful thing to have from a big company as google. to contrast that look at the cable companies, the freaking music labels and last but not least apple. all tightly controlled and manipulated for best profits. not always, but that is the agenda and it is clear.
ReplyDeletegoogle's vision is clear to me: to have a handheld smart device that will allow maximum option at a low cost, meaning one flat rate for unlimited calling worldwide, email access and all the goodies that we came to expect from the new generation of smart phones.
keep it up google, here is one techie that supports your efforts.
"While individual operators can request that certain applications be filtered" <- therein lies the problem.
ReplyDeleteSo which country will be host to the first data-only carrier and how long do you reckon the others will last?
Sam
Need much more time to develop apps?
ReplyDeleteBut open is better than closed..
"While individual operators can request that certain applications be filtered if they violate their terms of service"
ReplyDeleteThis actually makes more sense because carriers, not Google, are the ones that eat the cost of Skype-via-phone. So expect blocking from their end.
As a long-time champion of net neutrality, will Google actively oppose this preferential treatment?
This is a good reaction from Google and I hope that everything will be better.
ReplyDeleteAndroid is a good open source phone for today.
ZoomGadget
@nikolay :
ReplyDeleteSipDroid full version working with 3G / EDGE is free, just have to download form their site.
Market version is limited to WIFI because carriers would not (do not) allow it otherwise.
http://code.google.com/p/sipdroid/wiki/FAQ#How_can_I_prepare_for_mobile_VoIP?
@cece: I think those are just speculations as Android Market is way more liberal than App Store, which in contrast is ruled by AT&T and Apple monopolistic ambitions. Plus, Google are saying that they will welcome a true VoIP app and I believe they mean it!
ReplyDeleteCharbax, if wishes were horses, beggars would ride.
ReplyDeleteIt is right no individual voip provider has been able to provide the perfect solution for android. Now there are 40 companies that are collaborating with google for android. Let us see see how it plays with the already available internet phone service providers in the market.
ReplyDeleteWhy does gtalk not have voice chat available on android?
ReplyDeleteLooks like Sprint is going to be the first US cell-provider to offer "data-only" plans:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.phonenews.com/sprint-embraces-android-on-srdo-data-only-plans-9245/
Google is dealing with every issues in a very respectful way!
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