Google Nov. 12 confirmed that it had acquired Gizmo5 for an undisclosed sum. Gizmo5 makes Web-based calling software for mobile phones and computers. Specifically, it provides a Web-based VOIP client that lets users make phone calls over the Internet, similar to programs such as Skype. Some speculate Gizmo5 will evolve into a new version of the Google Talk voice and video chat application, supporting Google Voice and its many voicemail management features, including automatic voicemail transcription. Many industry watchers agree this deal puts Google Voice and Skype, which Google reportedly tried to acquire earlier this year, on a collision course.
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Google Nov. 12 confirmed that it had acquired Gizmo5 for
an undisclosed sum, giving the search engine technology that could help Google contend with PC-to-PC calling giant Skype.
Gizmo5 makes Web-based calling software for mobile phones and computers. Specifically,
it provides a W…