Fring calls Skype 'cowards,' Skype says Fring is damaging brand and reputation

Popular Social/Messaging/VoIP application Fring made serious waves last week when it launched a new version that supported two-way video calling over 3G for the iPhone 4. Apple's FaceTime iPhone 4 video chat, by comparison, only works while the device is connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot.

The huge demand for video calling for all users

"Now that Fring expanded capacity to support the huge demand for video calling for all users, Skype has blocked us from doing so," the service's blog said this morning. "They are afraid of open mobile communication. Cowards."

All but admitting his company has fallen behind competitors, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer told attendees of is Worldwide Partner Conference Monday that it plans to work hard to bring new tablets and smartphones to the market.