Video streaming is among the new functions now available to fringsters through new fringAdd-on applications designed to enrich the experience of fring's mobile internet service and community.

The first fringAdd-ons released include a mobile version of social networks, video streaming and email notification applications directly from within fring. First examples provide fringsters with connectivity to Facebook; to Google's social network Orkut; enabling continuous, real-time updates of all the key developments in Facebook and Orkut accounts; Google Gmail notifier; and VTap the mobile video search and streaming service.

fringAdd-ons are designed to give fringsters a taste of a new way to enjoy and experience the internet on-the-go from any supported mobile device, simply with the latest version of fring and a data plan.

fringAdd-ons are completely free of charge to activate and are integrated into fring, complementing the existing communication features and utilising its always-connected mobile internet capability to provide instant access to pre-selected internet services. Initial supported devices include all Symbian S60, Windows Mobile and Sony Ericsson UIQ devices. More fring-supported mobile phones will follow.

Avi Shechter, Co-founder and CEO of fring commented, "The release of fringAdd-ons represents a ... step in the evolution of fring, designed to bring the richest user experience possible and put all of the fringster's communication and mobile internet needs into one place with functionality and useful features that are fun, enjoyable and easy to use. We look forward to rolling out new fringAdd-ons developed by third parties and independent developers to enrich the experience even further as soon as they become available."

fringAdd-ons can be created under the recently released fringAPI by any web developer with a basic knowledge of XML/PHP, by visiting the developer zone at developers.fring.com.