What is fring? “A new product (that) is doing the rounds of internet which promises to provide access to Skype and Google Talk accounts over 3G or Wi-Fi networks for mobile users,” at least according to EARTHtimes.org. The report also claims that “fring is changing the way people interact on a daily basis bringing choices to consumers & allowing them to declare their mobile independence through continuous availability over 3G, GPRS and Wi-Fi, with no PC-dependency, no call-backs, no air-time charges and no need for special handsets.” The software is available for free download online. Will it live up to its hype?