Linphone for Windows Phones: Enhancing Communication with VoIP SIP Client
Industry experts are killing the rumours that Microsoft is about to kill Windows phone. Contrary to the popular opinion, Windows phone is out in the battle. In various parts of the world, sales of Windows phone are rocketing past the iPhone.
People commonly use Linphone on Android. But switching to Windows phone has got one more reason too, that Windows phone supports for a VoIP SIP client. Linphone for Windows 8.0 and 8.1 Phones appears a step in right direction. Downloading and installing Linphone for Windows phone is easy. It is easy to get Linphone and to register with voip.ms directly. But you will be able to receive incoming calls only when you use an account at Linphone.org.
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Krify, being a professional mobile app development company, has developed Linphone apps for different platforms of mobile OS. Building a Linphone for Windows Phones is also one of the competency that our expert team of Linphone app developers has.
Our Linphone expert team developed a Linphone sample application for Windows, titled ‘LinTest,’ which they successfully compiled and deployed on the Windows App Store.
The previously released stable version available for Linphone development for Windows was 1.0.4.0. This version lacked features like video calls, video settings, image transfer through chat and support for background services. This version includes the following features:
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- Audio Codecs: You can make and receive calls using codecs such as OPUS, Speex 16, PCMU, Speex 8, and SILK 16.
- The G729 codec option has been disabled.
- Echo Canceller calibration option was available.
The latest version available on Git and the officially released version is 1.0.5.0, released in February 2016. The main features of this version, as of date, are as follows:
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- Audio Calls
- Instant Messaging
- Image Sharing
- Address Book
- Call History
- Display of advanced call statistics
- The software supports various audio codecs including OPUS, Speex 16, Speex 8, PCMU, PCMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, G722, G729, ILBC, GSM, and ISAC for making and receiving calls.
- This version has added features like image transfer through chat, video settings and support for background services.
- The app continues to function for calls regardless of whether the app is killed, minimized, or the device is locked
- Users can receive chats regardless of the app’s state, and they can also send images.
- Audio codecs available for making and receiving call are OPUS, Speex 16, Speex 8, PCMU, and PCMA. Echo Canceller Calibration option is now available. Video codecs H268, VP8 are available for video call option.
- Transport modes like TLS, UDP, and TCP can establish connectivity in either connection-oriented or connectionless modes.
- Media Encryption using SRTP enables secure and confidential communication between two devices by sharing a pin.
The settings and functionalities can be customised as per the app requirement.
The team tested this test application for stability with the sip.linphone.org domain and is currently testing it with other sip domains.Therefore further scope for integrating and enhancing the features like that of contacts, where there is no option to add/create a new contact. It only lists the contacts from the address book whichever are visible. Also, it is difficult to integrate call functionality with audio codes like AMR-NB, AMR-WB, G722, ILBC, ISAC, SILK 16. Audio conference feature is also not supported by this version.
The expert team of developers at Krify are dedicated towards developing creative and absolute solutions for your mobile app development needs. Our portfolio showcases the versatility of our work in development of attractive and useful mobile and web apps. Linphone app development is one such competency of Krify. Reach us today with your requirements to get a free quotation.
