A new freeware application for the iPod Touch has been invented by the UK-based company, Truphone, in order to let the owners make phone calls through voice over internet protocol (VoIP) systems such as Skype and MSN.

As of now, the application can be used only to make calls to other iPods or iPhones, however, developers assure that calls to landlines will be in place in the near future.

The mobile phone communication can be completely revolutionized through the help of this technology. The company also assured, “There is no monthly line rental, no subscription or other hidden charges. The application will be free to download from the Apple applications store.”

The users would require a microphone adaptor, which will be available to buy soon in order to get up and running.

“There are a slew of new features we're rolling out for the iPod Touch that will let users call landlines, Skype users or send instant messages. We're talking weeks, not months, before these go live,” reported Geraldine Wilson, Truphone's CEO.

She added, “We've decided to focus on devices that are Wi-fi enabled and have an applications store. For the consumer, there has to be an easy way of downloading an application. Our focus on the consumer side - at least in the short term - is finding devices that fit that category.”