www.fring.com
It's an incredibly powerful service that has the potential to revolutionise the way we communicate. and you can download your own copy from the Android Market. In this tutorial well explain how easy it is to set up a free Fring account, make free calls, send images and make a video call. Before long you’ll be wondering if you actually need those inclusive minutes and texts with your phone contract
1 Accounts
The first step is to grab a copy of Fring from the Market. Once it’s installed, open the app and follow the on-screen steps to create a new account. If you already have a Fring account, then the login button is located at the bottom of the screen.
2 Free calls
Once logged in, you’ll see your contacts listed down the screen. Tap on one and you’ll see an option to call it with the Cellular button. Don’t worry; it’s totally free to make a call — the data used comes via your device’s internet connection, over Wi-Fi or 3G.
The first step is to grab a copy of Fring from the Market. Once it’s installed, open the app and follow the on-screen steps to create a new account. If you already have a Fring account, then the login button is located at the bottom of the screen.
2 Free calls
Once logged in, you’ll see your contacts listed down the screen. Tap on one and you’ll see an option to call it with the Cellular button. Don’t worry; it’s totally free to make a call — the data used comes via your device’s internet connection, over Wi-Fi or 3G.
3 Services
To send instant messages, you’ll need to have a Fring, MSN, Google Talk, ICQ, AIM or Yahoo contact on your list. To add a Fring contact, press the Menu key, tap ‘Add friends’, and search for a Fring contact.
4 Syncing
To sync with an MSN, Google Talk, ICQ, AIM or Yahoo account, press the Menu key, choose ‘Add-ons’, then tap on a provider of choice. You’ll be asked to log in to the account. When completed, all the contacts associated with that account will appear in the contacts list.
5 Contacts
Once you’ve completed the step above, tap on a contact with a smiley face icon. You’ll see icons at the
bottom of the screen for sending instant messages. calling them and making a video call. Tap the orange-coloured instant message button for now.
Sending messages works just like the Messages app on your smartphone. The chat takes place in a threaded view, and it’s possible to send attachments and view the contact’s current status. It’s a great way to save money if you’re on a limited SMS messages plan.
7 Video calling
Making a video call is incredibly easy. Simply tap on a contact that supports video calling, such as a Fring or MSN contact, and tap on the video call button. The video chat begins automatically, with a large main window for the contact and a preview window that displays your image in the top-right corner.
8 Profile
You can add a profile photo by tapping the small green contacts icon in the top-left corner of the screen. It’s also possible to add mood text, and update your nickname, phone number and email address from this window.
9 Dialler
To dial a number by hand, press the Menu key at any time and tap on the Dialler button. You’ll need to enter the international code for each country; if you’re not sure what it is, tap on the flag icon in the top-left corner and choose a country from the pop-up window.
10 Settings
More advanced settings are available by pressing the Menu key. then ‘More’, then ‘Settings’. You can tell the app to open when the phone is turned on by checking ‘Automatic startup’. display phone contacts within Fring, and show of time contacts, your mood message, or a signature. This is also where you log out.•
Making a video call is incredibly easy. Simply tap on a contact that supports video calling, such as a Fring or MSN contact, and tap on the video call button. The video chat begins automatically, with a large main window for the contact and a preview window that displays your image in the top-right corner.
8 Profile
You can add a profile photo by tapping the small green contacts icon in the top-left corner of the screen. It’s also possible to add mood text, and update your nickname, phone number and email address from this window.
9 Dialler
To dial a number by hand, press the Menu key at any time and tap on the Dialler button. You’ll need to enter the international code for each country; if you’re not sure what it is, tap on the flag icon in the top-left corner and choose a country from the pop-up window.
10 Settings
More advanced settings are available by pressing the Menu key. then ‘More’, then ‘Settings’. You can tell the app to open when the phone is turned on by checking ‘Automatic startup’. display phone contacts within Fring, and show of time contacts, your mood message, or a signature. This is also where you log out.•