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VoIP or internet phone is the number one phoning technology as experts as well as its users know the infinite benefits that it can offer to them. This article will look at a future technology in its making that would not only replace the landline phone but the cell phones as well.

Background concept behind mobile VoIP

VoIP has been around for many years now, but mobile VoIP is still not that common in use. The first time this concept was introduced, many industry experts said that this technology will not be practically possible to be successfully implemented. There were many reasons at the time of introduction of this technology.

The first major hurdle was the slow wireless internet connection which meant that you could not transfer the data at the required speeds. The second problem was the slow mobile phones with low computing powers which created a major hurdle in having devices which could handle all the tasks simultaneously. Lastly the infrastructure was also a big problem as not all places had the type of infrastructural support for such fast internet speeds.

With the passage of time most of these hurdles have been overcome. New smart phones have been introduced which have better computing power and the ability to handle multiple tasks without any problem. The overall development in the infrastructure has been great because now wireless networks are able to handle faster data transfer speed without any glitches.

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It’s an exciting time for social media and mobile users, as the tech world is seeing a lot of changes and upheavals.

Skype now on the iPad

Sure, Apple has FaceTime and iPad users can talk to iPhone, iPod and Mac users. But what if you want to chat and video conference with users of other platforms? Now you can, with Skype’s native iPad application.

Bit.ly Acquires Twitterfeed

Twitterfeed rose as a popular means to publish blog content to social mediums like Twitter and Facebook. The service has since gone low-profile, but with Bit.ly’s recent acquisition, users and businesses will benefit from real-time social media data brought about by the partnership.

Android Dominates Smartphone Market

It’s nothing new. Android has been on the rise for some time now. But latest figures show that the platform has taken almost 50% of the smartphone market as of 2Q 2011. Now, will Android finally overtake iPad in the near future?

Geo-Tag Your Mobile Videos & Share With Friends Online

iPhones have cameras, but social video company BitFlx makes video-taking more location- and time-relevant. The BitFlx application lets you see videos being taken nearby, which can be great for events, grassroots reporting, and simple video-sharing with friends. Works with Facebook.

Google Launches Speed Optimization Service

Google has recently launched a speed optimization service for websites, which is currently free. But will you be willing to point your website’s DNS to Google’s datacenters and let Google serve your website from their own servers?

I published a review of the top-of-line Honda CR-V a few weeks back. So far, we found it a capable car that’s just right for a family of five.

The CR-V is a very capable utility vehicle, considering our review was done right in the middle of inclement weather. The 2.4 liter i-VTEC engine doesn’t even complain when going uphill, and you get adequate engine braking going downhill. At the highway, even a light foot can get you from zero to highway speeds in reasonable time. You’d only have to pedal the floor when overtaking hard.

Check out the Honda CR-V at Pinoy Auto Blog.

Aside from the Nissan Teana, I recently reviewed a Honda City 1.3S A/T. Check out my review at Pinoy Auto Blog.

The City shines in spaces it’s designed for: city roads. The compact size and nimble handling make it easy to weave through city traffic. Unlike other small cars, the City does command respect, given its styling and size relative to other pocket rockets.

Good points: The car is big for its class, and has adequate performance, particularly for where the car was designed for. I found some minor issues, although these should not be a deal-breaker to folks who want a dependable car that has value-for-money.

Sources say Facebook is planning to do an IPO of its shares by early 2012. Valued at $100 billion, the social network will be among the top-valued tech firms, like Google, Microsoft and Apple.

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