The Impact of the Device

           

How times have changed. Just less than ten years ago the mobile ecosystem was tightly controlled by the mobile operators and their network and device partners. The handset industry had a caretaker in Nokia and Ericsson flexed its might and politically drove standards through the 3GPP. Today everything . . . → Read More: The Impact of the Device

Bria play: Enables Operators to Disrupt the Disruptors

           

At the recent Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain we (CounterPath) launched a service called Bria play. It was one of the highlights during our meetings at the event with global operators. What is Bria play? Simple. Bria play is a service based on CounterPath’s Bria client (voice, . . . → Read More: Bria play: Enables Operators to Disrupt the Disruptors

CounterPath on Stage at IP Live!—iPad IM+Voice+Video

           

CounterPath was invited on the IP Live! stage at the recent BroadSoft Connections event held in Phoenix, AZ. Limited to only a few companies, presenters had the stage to show their later wares. We took the opportunity to highlight our latest offering for iPad: Video. The GA version . . . → Read More: CounterPath on Stage at IP Live!—iPad IM+Voice+Video

TMC Roadshow Video: CounterPath and X-Lite Connect

           

I had a chance to visit with the TMC staff in San Jose, CA this summer during the TMC Roadshow. I spoke with Paula Bernier and Carl Ford during the event. I had a chance to cover CounterPath’s new Client Configuration Server (CCS), the mobile softphones (iPhone, iPad . . . → Read More: TMC Roadshow Video: CounterPath and X-Lite Connect

MiFis: The Last Mobile VoIP Blockage?

           

This morning I wanted to test out the Bria for iPad softphone via my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi 4510L device. I have used the MiFi mostly while commuting back and forth between Chicago and my home in Evanston to check e-mail and web surfing. I . . . → Read More: MiFis: The Last Mobile VoIP Blockage?

CounterPath on the VUC: Bria 3.2 and Mobiles

           

Had another opportunity to be a guest on the VUC (Voice Users Conference). Also joining us on the call was Derek Jacobs and Mike Hill from CounterPath. We covered the release of Bria 3.2 specifically Multiple IM & presence (and initial Social Networking) support as well as the . . . → Read More: CounterPath on the VUC: Bria 3.2 and Mobiles

Bria v1.2.8 for iPhone Available

           

The latest version (1.2.8) of Bria for iPhone was approved by Apple this week. The latest release brings additional languages including Japanese and Chinese (traditional & simplified). You can check out the official CounterPath press release posted just yesterday. Also available in the release is the availability to . . . → Read More: Bria v1.2.8 for iPhone Available

Bria for Windows / Mac v3.2 in BETA!

           

CounterPath’s flagship softphone Bria (for Windows and Mac) is in Beta. The product will ship in March. Note the Linux version is not part of this update (look for an update in Linux by 2Q11). Hundreds have requested to be in the Beta that will conclude at the . . . → Read More: Bria for Windows / Mac v3.2 in BETA!

Bria for iPhone v1.2.6 is Now Available!

           

Version 1.2.6 of CounterPath’s Bria iPhone Edition is now available on iTunes. You can find it here: http://itunes.apple.com/app/bria-iphone-edition/id373968636?mt=8.

Here is what’s new in the release:

- The background call alert now plays a ringtone that matches User Preferences and Contact settings. – Improved UI experience for handling of . . . → Read More: Bria for iPhone v1.2.6 is Now Available!

Bria for iOS v1.2.5 in Review by Apple

           

Apple is currently reviewing the new version of the Bria for iOS. The 1.2.5 release is focused on fixing a few bugs. There is one new feature that I think users will really enjoy. It is the ability to change the colors on the softphone through a simple . . . → Read More: Bria for iOS v1.2.5 in Review by Apple