Google’s expanding Gmail’s features by adding a bit of VoIP functionality to it. Whereas heretofore, you can only use Gchat to, well, chat; in the coming weeks, you’ll be able to use it just like how you can use Skype, for example.

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For online-based businesses and individuals, VoIP is an indispensable tool of the trade. While it’s perfectly possible to talk using the usual headphones and mic, there’s always the Philips VOIP / DECT Cordless Phone Plus Extra Handset for those who’d rather have a more phone-like experience.

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BlackBerry users can now get a deal on cheap international phone calls with Truphone. Truphone recently launched its Truphone Anywhere service for BlackBerry handsets that lets users call anyone across the pond on the cheap.

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All users of the Nokia N78 phone and the recently released Nokia N96 can now download and installed the application fring on their handsets.

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Skype

Skype works well for me for the computer, but I’ve heard much flak about its mobile version. Nevertheless, those who are looking for a working VoIP for their Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphones now have Skype as a choice.

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One of our customers gave the Philips VOIP / DECT Cordless Phone VOIP841 full marks (5/5)!

Sound quality is great with no noticeable delay when using the SkypeOut service to make a call. The phone is programmable to ask which method you would like to use to make the outbound call, either Skype or your Landline, or you can make either method the default for every call.

Read the rest of Patrick’s review on the Philips VOIP / DECT Cordless Phone VOIP841 here.