Vonage introduces captcha to disable automated call-forwarding

After standing by silently, while numerous mobile apps (including SmartDial) utilized the call-forwarding feature to dial Int'l numbers via Vonage from mobile phones, Vonage has now introduced captcha to disable automated call-forwarding. However, in response to overwhelming usage to call from mobiles, Vonage now has 'Extensions', by which you can extend cheap Vonage dial-out rates to your mobiles phones, as shown below.

Additional extension phones can be added for a monthly fee of $10. How to make international calls using your Extensions:

1. Dial your access number from your registered phone.
2. Enter your PIN.
3. Dial the international destination number.

Vonage Extension can be added to SmartDial as a calling card. This lets you dial right from the address book, and reflects the dialed contact in the call log instead of the access number. To be fair, Vonage also has a similar Android app called "Vonage Extensions" available on the Android Market here. However, SmartDial offers the following advantages over Vonage's app.

1. Lets you email yourself a copy of the call log for record keeping purposes.
2. Lets you add additional calling cards that offer rates far less than what Vonage does to some countries. You get to pick the calling card used to make the call.
3. Prompt customer support for setting up the app and resolve issues if any.

SmartDial 2.2 is now available at Android Market

SmartDial v2.2 is now LIVE. A previous feature of calling via Vonage by auto-forwarding dialed number has been discontinued due to changes on Vonage website. However, Vonage extensions can still be used. Visit www.vonage.com/features.php?feature=vonage_extensions for more info

Get your copy of SmartDial on the Android Market at https://market.android.com/details?id=com.tapasapps.smartdial

SmartDial 2.1 is now available at Android Market

SmartDial is a calling card manager. Install the app and store the different calling cards you plan to use to dial different countries. To dial an international number, just pick the contact in your address book and hit dial. You do not need to open the SmartDial app to make calls.

SmartDial v2.1 is now better and smarter.

1. Support for dialing codes containing special characters such as '*' and '#', generally used in connection with PBX
2. Set a default calling card when presented with a list of calling cards after dialing number. This can be done, by tapping and holding the calling card in the menu.
3. Upgrade to premium access to suppress Ads and get a cleaner look. Paid members will continue to enjoy premium accesss ever after switching phones if they retain prior Google account.

Update for Vonage Users in USA:
Vonage can now be used as a calling card to dial out from your mobile using Extensions. You can enjoy the benefits of Extensions with the convenience offered by SmartDial. To know more about extensions, visit http://www.vonage.com/features.php?feature=vonage_extensions

Get your copy of SmartDial on the Android Market at https://market.android.com/details?id=com.tapasapps.smartdial

SmartDial 2.0 now available at Amazon Appstore

I have just received approval from Amazon to include SmartDial 2.0 in their appstore. Check it out at the Amazon Appstore.

SmartDial now has a Facebook page

The Facebook page for SmartDial offers an opportunity for interaction with SmartDial developers and other users, resulting in higher engagement. Users may pitch in suggestions and comments. And the ones that are most supported by others may make it into the next iteration of SmartDial.

SmartDial 2.0 is now available at Android Market

SmartDial 2.0 is now available with the following features

* Long distance calling via your Vonage home phone (US Vonage users only for now)

* Multiple Prefixes

* Options to add such as 'Language Selection', 'Place call' if calling cards ask for it in addition to PIN

* Lets you specify numbers to ignore calling cards

* Displays a menu afer dialing, to pick a card from multiple cards to place the call through

* Call log for quick reference and lets you email it

Grab a copy at https://market.android.com/details?id=com.tapasapps.smartdial

SmartDial 1.0 is now Live at Amazon Appstore

The newest appstore on the block, the Amazon Appstore now has SmartDial 1.0. Amazon has been kind enough to put in a few more words about SmartDial's features, as follows.

• Quit fumbling for calling card and PIN numbers to make calls
• Keep all your calling cards set up within the app
• Track actual numbers called through the call log

Amazon appstore went live on March 22, 2011 and it's main selling point is that they offer a paid app for free every day. Check it out at Amazon Appstore