Top 4 Best Free Android Wi-Fi Calling Apps

Yup! In our daily life there are many reasons to enjoy Wi-Fi calling, just like giving video chats with family members and friends far and wide. So, if you are the one wanting to use Wi-Fi calling, you need to know which apps are the best.

Actually there are quite a few Wi-Fi calling apps out there and each of them has its own benefits and drawbacks. Some offer voice-only calling, while some allow for video calls, photo transfer and group chat. I've spent some time playing with a handful of these Wi-Fi calling apps and found some are incredibly useful. Here I would share them with you all! Just take a 
gander at my 4 favorite apps for making free Wi-Fi calls.

1. Skype

Skype is undeniably the biggest name in Wi-Fi calling. The Skype app for Android is used all around the world and remains as popular as ever. Much like the desktop counterpart, the mobile version allows for a variety of ways to stay connected.

Users of Skype for Android version will be able to make free Skype-to-Skype video calls, send instant messages, and voice calls via 3G or Wi-Fi. Not only that, users can make low-cost calls and send SMS messages to other mobile users directly using their Android phones.

Standout features: Free Skype-to-Skype calling; inexpensive international rates; simple and intuitive interface; massive user base.

2. Google Voice 

If you are fond of making international calls then look no further than Google Voice. What makes Google Voice the top choice is Google’s interconnectivity with its products. Google Voice takes away the problem of having to use multiple numbers for different purposes as users can enjoy a single number and still be connected with their close circle of friends, even if it’s for business or personal use. 

Creating a Google Voice account is easy as you just need to sign-up for a Google account. Google Voice has also a built in voicemail system that allows users to eavesdrop on someone during the recorded message. SMS is power, and Google Voice is fully integrated with it. Google Voice is not limited to just chit chat, but also allows you to send text messages to someone from anywhere in the world. Not only that, Google Voice also allows you to make cheap international calls using your own Google number. 

Standout features: Number porting; call recording; calls from within Gmail; Do Not Disturb; inexpensive international rates; and computer Web browser extensions.

3. Fring

What makes me appreciate Fring most is its ability to freely call other Fring users around the world. Furthermore, it doesn't cost a penny to use video chat or send messages. If you need to call a landline or mobile that is outside your country of origin, the fringOut option will provide you inexpensive rates.

Android phones and tablets with front-facing cameras could make video calling with up to four friends at a time. Fring is a choice for those looking for a Skype alternative and has improved over time. I have been impressed with its quality in both voice and video calls.

Standout features: Free Fring-to-Fring calling anywhere in the world; inexpensive international rates; up to four video callers at once.

4. Tango

Another popular cross-platform service, Tango works for desktops as well as other mobile devices. Features include free international voice and video calling as well as messages and photos sending. Recent updates to the Android include support for sending audio messages, sharing photos to Facebook, and avatars and video filters for calls. Note that some of the features require Android 4.0 and higher to work properly.

Standout features: Free Tango-to-Tango calling anywhere in the world; inexpensive international rates; animation packs; games over video calls.

What about your favorites?

So, which app is the one you are using for calling over Wi-Fi or data connections now? If your facorite one is not in my list, just let me know your preference in the comments below!

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Top 5 Free Music Apps for Android Music Lovers in 2013

Top 5 Free Music Apps for Android Music Lovers in 2013

Music is what? Of course the thing you will never get enough of, and the thing to delight your ear, letting you get into the mood. Whether you want to dance out to your music with everyone or just like to put on the earplugs for some personal auditory relaxation, music is within your reach especially if you own an Android phone. Not only music in fact, since you can also get the best books, podcasts and more. Here, I’ve collected 5 best free music apps for Android music lovers to get that aural experience your ears deserve. 

1. Pandora (Free, US only)

If you listen to internet radio, you definitely know about Pandora. It is how radio should be – a personalized service that sends you only the music you like on your phone. This app is free and requires no subscription fees, though you do need to reside in the US to use it.

Just enter your favorite artist and Pandora will play songs by them along with similar artists that Pandora recommends. You can rate the songs and bookmark favorite artists that you've discovered as you listen. Pandora also features hundreds of music and comedy genre stations ranging from Dubstep to Smooth Jazz to Power Workout. The Pandora app really works best when you're connected to wi-fi so you can stream the songs without worrying the buffering. 

2. TuneIn Radio (free, Pro version for $0.99)

If you love radio but want to tune in radio on your smartphone, you must check out this free music app Tuneln Radio.

TuneIn Radio lets you find and listen to local radio stations wherever you are and save them as presets. I love to use this feature while I'm traveling. You can also enter a song or artist and you'll instantly have a list of all the radio stations around the country that play that song or artist. With a push of a button you can then listen to that radio station from your phone. If you want to record what you are hearing on the radio, maybe you can turn to its pro version.

3. TuneWiki (free)

TuneWiki is my favorite free music app and is really a great alternative to the default music player on my phone. Besides playing the music on your phone, TuneWiki have some added features to make it stand out from the rest of the free music apps around. While playing a song, the lyrics scroll across the screen in time with the music. Quite lovely feature!

Streaming radio is another added feature to the TuneWiki free music app. With TuneWiki on the Android you can dedicate songs to your friends through Facebook or Twitter. 

4. Spotify (Free, Spotify Premium $9.99/month)

Cool free music player! Spotify could give you instant access to millions of songs on your Android device and let you choose the music for free listening, or subsribe to Spotify Premium.

Spotify also offer Free radio service, but US only. US users can listen to radio for free. Discover and save music on the go! If your radio station plays a song you really like , you can save it with a single tap. Unlimited songs and stations are provided. 

5. Shazam (free)

Shazam is a very cool free music app that listens to a song you are playing and then tells you the name of the song and the artist. You then have the option of sharing your discovery, watching a music video of it on YouTube, playing it in Spotify, finding tour information, viewing a discography, reading album reviews, and creating a Pandora station based on that artist.

Each song that's identified through Shazam will then be shared as a tag. You can share these tags with your friends and view their discoveries as well. With Shazam, you will never have the problem grabbing that song you hear in the club or on the radio.

With above recommended 5 best free music apps, whether you are in the car, at the gym, running in the park, chilling at home or on the train, you can tune in the favorite music wherever and whenever, getting yourself into a relaxing mood.

Also, show your favorite Android music apps for us below! 

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