Cisco has announced it is now hosting a record eight billion calls monthly across its cloud calling platforms. FULL STORY >

Microsoft is rolling out a trimmed down version of Skype for Android devices sporting 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) to 5.1 (Lollipop) of the operating system. FULL STORY >

A long awaited feature. Now video calling is a thing on WhatsApp. FULL STORY >

First showcased at Google I/O earlier this year, Duo begins global rollout to Android and iOS devices over the next few days. FULL STORY >

After a scathing word from its CEO recently, Cell C is sticking its knife in a bit deeper with the announcement that it’s making WhatsApp Calling free to its customers from Sunday, although only for the rest of the month. FULL STORY >

As Facebook aims to amp up the level of offerings for its Messenger service, the social media company just announced the rollout of free video calling to rival that of Skype. FULL STORY >

A newly announced, innovative trilogy of books and accompanying augmented reality game is giving participants the chance to claim some real gold. FULL STORY >

Vodacom brings down the cost of calling overseas via the upcoming launch of its International Calling Plus product. FULL STORY >

Samsung has played up the advantages of dual-SIM handsets, placing the technology well within the reach of cellphone users. FULL STORY >

Skype announced today the release of Skype 2.1 for Android, which adds compatibility with more smartphones. FULL STORY >

Facebook and Skype enters a partnership which sees face-to-face video calling being offered from within Facebook itself. FULL STORY >

Popular VoIP service Skype is now available for free video calling on an Android device near you. FULL STORY >

FNB announces the extension of its 25 cent FNB Connect offering until the 31st of March. FULL STORY >

The Calling All Innovators competition is open to anyone, including mobile and web application developers worldwide FULL STORY >