Google has fired another shot at the telephone companies, and at fellow free VOIP provider, Skype, with it’s newest invention, the ability to call land and cell phones right from Gmail.

The feature should be active on all Gmail accounts as of 6/25/2010, and allow you to call friends, family and business contacts through your computer using the mic and speakers, or any specialized equipment you may use for voice communication.

Google, as usual, has provided an over-simplified video that explains the basic features.  More info can be found at the Gmail blog here.

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