Unified communications solution provider Goober Networks has launched its mobile VoIP solution, ChatCube, which provides users with HD-quality VoIP calling, auto-sync contact management, photo/video sharing, voice mail, call-forwarding, push notification and, coming soon, video calling.
ChatCubs is initially available for Apple's iOS, including the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and is a free download from Apple's App Store. Soon it will be available on multiple mobile and desktop operating systems and platforms.
Goober says ChatCube represents the evolution of mobile VoIP from apps that only provide limited functionality to an all-in-one solution for users. It combines features and functionality found disparately in other mVoIP offerings, plus adds several unique and powerful capabilities, and is packaged into one, elegant and easy-to-use product, according to the company.
"The mobile VoIP market is clearly booming, yet, besides a few offerings with early-adoption penetration, there is no clear leader grabbing major market share because they are all working within their own silos," said Peter Uhlich, Goober Networks' CEO. “Integration is lacking with the current mVoIP apps. They rely on users and all of their friends and contacts being members of the same club, which makes it harder than it needs to be for users. ChatCube allows users to auto-sync all their contacts, even their social network friends, and make calls to non-ChatCube users. It brings all these features into a single communication solution, which represents a significant step forward in the mVoIP space."
ChatCube allows users to make free calls and chat worldwide with other ChatCube users over Wi-Fi, EDGE, 3G and 4G networks. It delivers "universal" HD-quality calling to any landline or mobile phone, including non-ChatCube users. Global flat-rate calling plans are available for non-ChatCube-to-ChatCube calls at rates up to 50 percent cheaper than current offerings, Goober said.
Key capabilities offered during this initial rollout include simplified contact management, push notification, photo/video sharing and sending voice messages, contacts and locations. Other capabilities include an “is typing" feature and profile-picture selection. During the next several months, a series of additional capabilities — including video calling and functionality related to enhanced messaging, cloud sync, additional OS and platform support, and an innovative smartphone plan — will be introduced as part of the strategic rollout of this all-in-one solution.
Source: http://www.vision2mobile.com/news/2012/03/goober-networks-debuts-mobile-voip-solution.aspx
