Twilio has unveiled a new iPhone client that will allow VoIP to be added to just about anything. The only catch is that the client costs money for calls.

The AviiQ Portable Charging Station has now launched and it has a three-port USB charger inside the zipper case. The case can charge your iPhone, iPad and another USB device at one time.

netTALK has announced a new VoIP app for the iPhone that has lots of cool features like free calls to the US and Canada. Future updates will allow the use of the netTALK DUO phone number on the smartphone.

Ballistic Cases has unveiled a new three-layer protection case for the iPhone 4 called the Ballistic SG. The case has a soft TPU layer, a ridged polycarbonate layer, and a silicone inner layer with reinforced corners. It will sell for $29.99.

The iBoob app that animates the boobage of women in photos is causing an uproar in the UK. Apple withdrew the app after numerous consumer complaints.

The Toktumi Line2 app for the iPhone has now been approved by Apple. The app allows iPhone users to make free calls while traveling with VoIP among other features.

“iPhone is an innovative device that dramatically changed the game in wireless when it was introduced just two years ago,” said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility & Consumer Markets. “Today’s decision was made after evaluating our customers’ expectations and use of the device compared to dozens of others we offer.”

The scary part to me is the thought of the 3G coverage AT&T offers getting worse by an increased amount of VoIP traffic. Perhaps that won’t be an issue though; most people don’t use VoIP at all.

Truphone is a VoIP app that routes calls across the Internet to save users money. Like Skype, calls to other Truphone users are free and calls to other users around the world are available for a low price.

The app is available for free on the App Store for the iPhone and the iPod touch. Truphone issued a statement saying, “We are aware of this issue and indeed already have a solution (Truphone 3.03), with Apple for approval. We had hoped that our new version would be approved and available at the same time as the Apple 3.1 firmware. We are, of course, working with Apple to ensure a speedy release of this update.”

The iPhone upgrade lets you share photos, music and videos; Push Notification ability with home screen alerts of incoming calls or chats and; You can share and retrieve the location of your Nimbuzz buddies on the go.

Now you can try exploring the new Nimbuzz Apple suite: Mac [download Nimbuzz for Mac] and iPhone [download Nimbuzz for iPhone].

Nimbuzz claims that it is already enjoying Top 10 ranking on all iTunes AppStores in Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.

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[via Nimbuzz Blog]

Once you downloaded application and registered, you will receive 30 minutes of free calls and 30 text messages (SMS). According to Tanveer Sharif, Vopium’s CEO, at least 500 devices already supported this application.

Once the Vopium application is downloaded to the iPhone, it is tightly integrated with the user’s address book. When an international number is dialed, the call is made using the cheapest method available while preserving the highest call quality. When using Wi-Fi, Vopium iPhone users can call other Vopium Wi-Fi users for free, regardless of the brand/model of their device.

iPhone users can download the application from the Apple App Store.

You can now choose whether to show or hide your Offline contacts and regular GSM buddies. And for convenience, we’ve moved fring settings to the general iPhone settings, so there’s no need to open fring each time you want to make a small change.

You’ll also notice a small flag symbol in the top left hand corner of the dialer screen, Tap this and you’ll get a list of countries. Select the one you’re calling and the International dial code will automatically be entered making overseas Skype Out and SIP calls even easier.

[via fring Blog]

What won’t be possible is VoIP over 3G.  According to Skype’s chief operating officer, Scott Durchslag, this is a limitation of Apple’s App Store terms of service.  Neither AT&T nor Apple answered a request for a comment on the Skype app.

iPod touch owners will also be able to download and use the software, though they’ll need to buy a microphone accessory since the PMP doesn’t have one integrated.  After iPhone OS 3.0 is released, however, 2nd-gen iPod touch users should be able to use the PMP’s newly-unlocked Bluetooth with hands-free headsets.

[via GigaOM]

Currently works in 33 countries around the world, Truphone uses the iPhone’s own address book. Making a Truphone call is easy: just open the Truphone application and dial as normal. 

Truphone’s Skype feature for iPhone follows the release of similar services (client-based applications like fring and Nimbuzz, or web application like IM+ for Skype).

Anyone has tried of these applications? Which one do you like best?

[via GigaOM]

iCall is a useful application which will allow you to instantly switch between VoIP and GSM calls. This means you can sit at home and use your local Wi-Fi network to make calls without using up valuable minutes.

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No, the iPhone won’t be the first phone to take advantage of this sort of feature, but you can bet that it will be one of the more useful apps. This is said to already have passed the Apple inspection, and should hopefully appear on the App Store sometime after launch.

[via 9to5mac]

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Developed in conjunction with the Holon Institute of Technology academic research labs in Israel, calls between fring clients (which are already available for handsets running Symbian 8 or 9, Windows Mobile 5 or 6, or UIQ) are free while those to landlines and mobiles are apparently priced competitively compared to AT&T’s own tariffs.  Instant Messaging has also been included, and the fring client is compatible with Skype, MSN, Google Talk, ICQ, Twitter, AIM and Yahoo! contacts.  Obviously since this is still a R&D app there could be some bugs present, so fring are looking for feedback and suggestions.

You can install the fring VoIP client through Installer on your iPhone.  Add http://fring.com/iphone.xml as a source and the app should show up among the options.  As ever, if you do try it out, let us know how you get on on in the comments!

[via SlashPhone]

Rather cleverly, the Jajah client will use both VoIP and the existing call-back system to get around that Apple WiFi restriction.  Calls placed when in connected via WiFi (such as in the home, office, or when using a hotspot somewhere) will be routed over the internet; those initiated when in a low-bandwidth situation (e.g. when only EDGE is available, or when the WiFi connection is too slow for satisfactory VoIP use) will default to the Jajah call-back system.

The app is expected sometime during the Summer, around the release of iPhone Firmware 2.0.

[via SlashPhone]

The announcement has prompted controversy over at Touchmods.net, however, with some readers criticising the team for a) seemingly prioritising the iPhone with their software release, and b) locking it to Free.fr despite a number of financial donations from the fan community who have been interested in a VoIP program for the iPod Touch.  Touchmods are set to release an ‘open’ version in the near future, though they have warned that this will be “time-limited”. 

[via Apple-Touch]

Can’t code?  Don’t have time, or an iPhone?  They’re also open to donations so that they can buy the developers iPhones of their own to develop on.  And a few dollars sent their way now could save you a whole lot of money in the future, if it speeds up the release of an iPhone VoIP client and lets you make cheap or free calls instead of paying your carrier.

You can follow our coverage of the iPod Touch VoIP development here.