If Android is transforming the smartphone market then Paypal has revolutionised the world of online payments. Now Android users can send money to each other simply by bumping their phones together thanks to a new PayPal app. This is done by using some very nifty new technology known as bump technology.
This feature has been on the iPhone for a while now so you can also settle your scores across the two different platforms.
However, I am much more excited by PayPal’s second feature entitled ‘Split the bill’. I am sure that we all know some very stingy people and I am thinking of buying this app for them as a bit of fun. While I would rather treat my friends to a drink than add up every last penny, at least ‘Split the bill’ means that they will get their figures correct. This app is very easy to install. Personally I think that if you can afford an Android or iPhone smartphone then you should be able to pay for a round of drinks.
As well as this excellent addition, normal PayPal features such as withdrawing and requesting money are both available.
Android users will soon be able to make use of the NimBbuzz application. Nimbuzz allows cheap calls using VoIP and IP telephony over Wi-Fi or 3G networks. This mobile app is available with the latest version of the Nimbuzz software for the Android OS.
It gives customers the choice of a number of different VoIP providers because Nimbuzz is an open application which is not restricted to a single client.
Nimbuzz even has its own VoIP service called NimbuzzOut. The app is expected to increase VoIP usage as it will give more Android users access to the technology. Nimbuzz also supports instant messaging from Google Talk and Windows Live Messenger.
Quentyn Kennemer of Phandroid wrote: “With NimBuzz for Android the Call quality is clear and I couldn’t find anything to complain about. They use the Jingle XMPP protocol which delivers unrivaled audio clarity for VoIP calls.”
FriendCaller became one of most recomended VoIP client for Android phone. Currently in beta version, FriendCaller offers very good over-the-internet calls and Instant messaging to anyone around the world. A really cool feature is the ability send a link to someone you want to call without that person having to download and install FriendCaller. The sound quality is very good compared to Skype, which at the time it was still available on Android required the use of a headset for a good listening experience.
Features:
Works in WiFi zone and over
3G/UMTS connection!
Runs as a background service allowing anyone to reach you anytime
Instantly FREE VoIP calls to anybody on the Internet using our patented CallMe-Links\
