This morning, the developers of Fring pushed out a decently sized update to their Android app. For those new to the name, Fring allows users to video chat with others, much like Google+ and Skype. Fring is popular for its ability to allow group video calls, as well as texting, chat, and more. 

Fring got a lovely little update which includes “Clearer Voice Calling” and the ability to Group Chat with up to four friends/colleagues. The update also introduces support to newer phones such as the Nexus S, LG G2X, Samsung Droid Charge, and a few others.

• Make free Group Video calls with up to 4 friends
• Improved voice quality
• Now on a bunch of new devices like: HTC Flyer, Samsung Droid charge, Nexus S (Running Android 2.3.4), Samsung Galaxy S 2, LG G2X
• Bug fixes making it stable

And here’s some video action of the 4 way video chatting.  

Fring introduced a new group video calling feature to a select beta group about 3 weeks ago and are already releasing it to the public for free.  The service allows you to chat with up to 4 friends from all over the world and on a variety of platforms including iOS.

The timing of the release couldn’t have been better, especially with Verizon introducing a couple of new phones that include front-facing cameras, like the DROID Incredible 2.  And I’d ask you to “fring me!”, but I don’t think I can handle that many video chats at once.  Go grab it!  

Fring sure didn’t waste any time sending out the beta version of their newly announced group video calling app, did they?  Just yesterday, they invited a limited number of users to test out the app and we just so happened to be one of the lucky few.  We’ll be giving it the proper run-through over the next few days and will report back.  Anyone else receive it?

The Fring team just announced a beta version of their app that will allow you to video call with a group of friends and is inviting you to sign up if you have a video chatting-capable phone.  They plan to invite a “limited” number of people to test this new app out, so cruise over to this form immediately and fill it out before all of the spots are full.  Then be sure to check out the new group video chatting in action below.

And a reminder to Thunderbolt owners – don’t forget to grab the beta version of Fring that works on your phone from this post (non-group-video version).

The current market version of Fring doesn’t support the new HTC Thunderbolt or Motorola Atrix 4G, but there is a version floating around behind the scenes that definitely does.  The Fring team has been sending out a beta version that will work on these two devices and we have it for you below.  Enjoy!

Download:  Fring2459.apk [mirror]

Install as you would any other apk.

Cheers Jason!