Andre Yoskowitz
21 Dec 2010 16:43
Google has said this week that it will extend its free Gmail calling service through 2011.
'Call Phones from Gmail' was launched in August and gives any Gmail user the chance to make free domestic phone calls from their computers.
The service uses Google's Voice phone management software.
Although the tool was supposed to end next week, Google says (via EW): "In the spirit of holiday giving and to help people keep in touch in the new year, we're extending free calling for all of 2011."
To use the feature, Gmail users need to download the voice and video plug-in and then simply hit "Call Phone" from the menu bar on the left and then type in the recipient's phone number in the virtual keypad.