Comments on: Fring Releases Native iPhone Application

By: Rajeev

Rajeev — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:11:39 +0000

I am also facing the exact same issue with Fring. I tried using Backgrounder but it still gets discionnected quit often. I dont get any notifications for Gtalk / yahoo messages either. It would be really cool if i can make my phone buzz or beep for any new messages i get on fring. Pleaselet me know if there is any app that will let me do this.

By: SirMika

SirMika — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:54:43 +0000

I guess I can say that Fring is the best for now. It does not run in background unless you use backgrounder. And even than it tend to gets disconnected quiet often. I do not get any notification of incoming chat except sound. If I miss the sound there is no notification number on the icon.
On the other hand chat and voice on skype and even google talk is really good.

Since I am fearly new to iPhone. Can someone tell me how to run Fring in background except using backgrounder and why I am not geting notifications.

By: Gerard

Gerard — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:59:15 +0000

Fring rocks!!!
The application runs perfectly, I never had any problem with Skype as mentioned. I receive calls on skype and call from it normally, I can use skype out with no problems. There is 2 issues though. The first one is that the voice sometimes cuts, but not really a big deal. And the second issue is whenever you get a call when using VOIP the phone freeze.

Application recommended.

By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:58:34 +0000

Sounds very cool. Its sad though that you have to jailbreak the phone for all these 3rd party apps to work.

By: girlgenius

girlgenius — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:43:41 +0000

if the iphone ver is like the windows mobile version, it gets a little iffy at times … it would log me out and i’ll miss chats from friends and not know about it. sometimes i get logged back in, sometimes not.

other than that, i quite like it. its a lot better than some other im clients i’ve used.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:53:37 +0000

So far, Skype is a little sketchy… I’ve had trouble signing in a few times, and once I did, my contacts didn’t appear. A couple of calls eventually went through. It may be because fring’s site is being pounded with new iPhone users, so I’m going to wait and try again later.

By: Greendragoon

Greendragoon — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:51:32 +0000

This is an impressive app.

It stays connected if you surf away or even if you put it to sleep. It beeps if you get a message and a number shows up on the homescreen icon.

By: maikel

maikel — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:49:01 +0000

I can’t find in Installer. What’s the source? I went to “All Apps” and still didn’t find it.

By: Dtest5477

Dtest5477 — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:03:14 +0000

any updates on how the skype works on it would be appreciated.

By: Jaydie

Jaydie — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:45:00 +0000

ok has anyone been able to confirm it runs in the background??

By: chris smith

chris smith — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:42:52 +0000

ohhh boy…dl’ed with ease, up and running on 1.1.4. Haven’t tried to call but the chat is on point. Goodbye Apollo and 1.1.3 chat fix, hello all my buddies. Thank bgr

By: theregoesdave

theregoesdave — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:30:58 +0000

Does the iPhone version of Fring only work on speakerphone? I know that was an issue on other platforms.