Truphone is the first VoIP application to be accepted into the iPad App Store (though you can probably use any of the iPhone VoIP Apps — hasn’t been verified yet). The bigger question, however, is whether or not you can make VoIP calls over the iPad‘s 3G. The language in the press release is pretty vague on the matter…
“Analysts estimate that Apple pre-sold more than 150,000 iPads on its first day, with 2010 sales on track to hit 4 million,” said Geraldine Wilson, CEO of Truphone. “Every device includes Wi-Fi, and soon, 3G connectivity. That makes them a natural fit for Truphone, which has a long history of giving the iPod Touch and iPhone a broad range of new options for staying in touch. We’re excited by the opportunity to extend our suite of convenient, dependable, high-quality voice functionality and IM services to iPad owners.”
…and I’ve followed up with Truphone PR who say they can’t get an answer until after the weekend. If so, this would be a very interesting proposition. Not just for the iPad. What if Apple releases an iPod Touch 3G in September? Why buy an iPhone at that point?
Some people might want to ditch their phones entirely. Full press release below:
Read more: 9to5mac.com
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