Next Gmail feature may be VoIP

The online search giant has a separate service called Google Voice, which lets users place calls to people using a special customizable virtual phone number. According to reports, the new Gmail feature will not require users to have a Google Voice number, which suggests it may be a completely new service built from the ground up.

Veritable stranglehold on the VoIP market right now

Skype has a veritable stranglehold on the VoIP market right now. Its dominance not only on PCs but also a strengthening presence on other devices like mobile phones and TV sets, has made it the premiere player in a once-muddled Internet calling market.