Viber has a new version for download, been updated today to version 2.01. This Viber version comes with a free text messaging application that allows you to text for free to all those in your Viber contacts. The application also provide instant notifications for incoming text messages. This is kind of like the Whatsapp application that has been very successful.

Viber Media has claimed that the app has had more than 10 million downloads. The app requires iOS 3.1 or greater. Unfortunately, Viber is still unavailable for the iPad or iPod touch – even Android and Blackberry for that matter. Many have been waiting for this for months. The viber for iphone works on both Wi-Fi and 3G networks, and it is still free.

Apple has announced that it has sold its one millionth iPad since the new tablet computer was launched at the start of April. Apple added that iPad users had downloaded over 12 million applications and over 1.5 million ebooks in that time. This could open up access to IP telephony solutions to a new generation of consumers, with VoIP solutions being among the applications that the iPad can potentially be used with. The iPad comes come in two versions, one with Wi-Fi and one with both Wi-Fi and 3G. The inclusion of Wi-Fi and 3G gives the iPad the potential to use VoIP, such as applications which allow it to perform similar functions to VoIP phones. It is likely that the iPad tablet will always rely on IP telephony solutions over traditional mobile network operators to deliver voice services.

Skype says that the company plans to enable it to work over 3G on the iPad. Until recently, developers of applications like Fring could not offer this feature to their customers. However, Apple has finally unlocked VoIP over 3G in the iPhone SDK, something Skype plans to take advantage of as well. VoIP apps like Fring already have Skype’s service working over 3G.

Apple introduced the iPad recently which excited Skype hence they are reviewing the device and its specs. The SDK (Software Development Kit) which Apple provides to developers like Skype has been upgraded for the iPad. The new version, 3.2, removes the restrictions on calling over 3G. Skype fans will want to keep an eye out for the updated iPhone app, as well as the iPad version of the software later on this year.