SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J., October 4 /CNW/ - Today, Globe7 announced the launch of Version 5.0 with enhanced SMS and 'My Channel' features. Globe7, with it's unique features is becoming the user's favorite communication and entertainment tool for internet communities across the globe, with an average of 50 to 60 thousand new downloads every day. To this date, Globe 7 has active users from 187 countries accounting for more than 20 million downloads.

The patented hybrid web2 application provides users the ability to call any landline or mobile phone across the world at the lowest possible price. Users can purchase vouchers online or enjoy free calling by just watching their favorite video clips. With the integrated features, telephone users can also send free SMS messages to any international destination from Globe7 directly. Enhancing the globe 7 experience, users can earn free calling and SMS credits by just watching Globe7 videos. My Channel offers the unique feature of allowing users to upload their own videos and share with their friends only. Privacy is guaranteed. Also they earn credits while their friends watch them.

The application also provides the facility to customize and watch the breaking news from hundreds of categories powered by top agencies like AP and Reuters.

Said Chief Executive Officer Venkat Meenavalli. "Globe7 API Stretches across several internet platforms, and is available for OEM and ODM hardware manufacturers to spread the application into the wireless world of communication and infotainment. Near future plans include porting Globe7 into LINUX and MAC shortly".

Version 5.0 imparts the ultimate experience of communication and entertainment on desktops and laptops. Powered with premier content providers, ie: AP, ANI, Reuters, Media Corp, FTV, Travel Channel, Extreme Sports etc, Globe 7 is also capable of producing its own content in a large scale.

Viewership is accelerating. 10,000 hours of user viewership a day has been documented with the first two months of its lauch. Demograhpic information indicates the majority of users are from the USA, Japan, Korea, China, and India.

Globe7 displays only official content, which is provided by accredited agencies. The company is well known for respecting digital rights and it's hard-line stand against piracy. All content is streamed in association with AKAMAI.

About Globe7

Globe7 is a free downloadable soft phone integrated with Voice, Video, SMS, IM, and Real time video streaming, powered by online advertising. Globe7 enables you to make free calls from pc to pc (voice and video), pc to mobile and pc to landline by watching videos in Globe7 TV.

Globe7 is a value innovation and globally patented product developed by Northgate Technologies Ltd and Marketed by Axill Europe Limited.

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