People who have a second-generation iPod touch handheld computer
can turn their device into an iPhone thanks to a free software
download.
The software provided by Truphone works by routing calls over
the internet through Wi-Fi. The company said the Truphone for iPod
touch software allows users to make free calls to other iPod touch
owners: no Sim, no contract, no money.
Available from the company's
website, users need a microphone
adaptor to speak to other iPod touch owners, customers of
Truphone's internet telephony service, and users of the Google Talk
instant messaging service.
The software also allows users to:
- Send instant messages to Skype and MSN
- Call Skype users
- Call MSN users
- Check and set facilities for Twitter
- Check and set facilities for Facebook