Voice Chats

For those that prefer speaking to others using their voice instead of over text, these apps are incredibly convenient. The ability to hold voice calls over the Internet can oftentimes save a lot of money as opposed to traditional phone calls. In fact, many voice chat services are now free!

Some of the most popular free voice chat apps, such as Skype and WhatsApp, provide higher quality audio and the ability to call anyone in the world also using those services for free. It’s no wonder why Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) software has become so popular on PCs and smartphones!

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