Talkshoe, the web-based conference-calling service, has unveiled a new application built specifically for the Apple iPhone. The app lets users access current calls and see upcoming ones with a few simple clicks.
The service, accessed at iphone.talkshoe.com, uses the iPhone's ability to recognize phone numbers within webpages and lets users dial such a number with a single click rather than making them retype it. Users will, however, have to remember a call's 5-digit ID to access the conversation once the number is dialed as well as a PIN number if they have one.
When I tested the service out, it worked very well. I was able to join an in-progress call in under a minute. There is no need to sign-in to Talkshoe if you simply want to access the call as a guest.
The company also promises this application will make it simple to record podcasts right from your iPhone. More information about that is available on their blog.
Talkshoe says it hosted over 47,000 community calls last year, connecting 259,000 people, and had over 7.5 million downloads. Previously, you could either use the site's downloadable web application to connect or call in manually on a phone or VoIP application such as Skype.
We previously had some thoughts on technologies such as VoIP and the iPhone impacting the mobile realm here.