Too fraught with problems for us to recommend, as drop outs are common and sound quality disappoints.
Too fraught with problems for us to recommend, as drop outs are common and sound quality disappoints.
FREE There's no such thing as a free call
The Android market appears to be rapidly expanding with apps that offer free phone calls, which sounds great if you're stuck on some tight-fisted subscription that gives you a measly number of monthly minutes.
However, we can't help but be a little cautious whenever something is offered for nothing, especially when the app is also free. In Tru App's (the app formerly known as Truphone) case, this caution is sadly justified.The theory is sound, as Tru App transmits your calls over the internet via Wi-Fi, just like apps such as Vopium and Tribair.
However, when we tested Tru App, our connection seemed to splutter worse than an elderly gent with a 40-a-day smoking habit.
Drop-outs were a common occurrence, which quickly became frustrating. Set up is also a pain In the rear end, requiring all of your details to be entered, follower by an automated phone call.
Tru App does have a number of extra features, such as free voice mail and compatibility with instant messaging services such as Facebook, MSN, Google Talk and AIM. However, there are markedly superior alternatives available from the Android market, including Vopium for free internet calling and Pure Messenger for instant messaging. Also, Android users don't get half the range of features that iPhone users get, which Is just plain wrong in our book.
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