Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of Nimbuzz and other mobile VoIP applications is the possibility for communications that the iPhone opens up (a topic which Kevin Tofel hints at in his review of iPhone VoIP services). Nielsen recently reported that there are over 3 and a half million iPhone subscribers, making it one of the most popular devices on the market. By combining the user-friendliness and advanced media support of the iPhone, with a high quality, feature-rich application, companies like Nimbuzz are pushing the envelope of what can be offered for mobile communications.  There are obviously still a number of hurdles that need to be overcome, such as carriers’ unwillingness to support VoIP calls on their networks, the somewhat closed development environment of some mobile devices, and the inherent technical challenges of developing mobile VoIP applications. However, as devices like the iPhone continue to open up and support more advanced features, the promise of mobile VoIP and video becomes more apparent.

The Nimbuzz iPhone App

Tags: iPhone, mobile VoIP, Nimbuzz

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