Almost all tablet owners sooner or later ask the question “is it possible to make calls from a tablet?” or “how to make calls from a tablet?” This is especially true for 3G versions of tablet models. “They have a slot for a SIM card, which means you can make calls from them in any way!” - the majority thinks. In this article we will figure it all out for you.
Lenovo tablet - which one is yours?
Tablets are basically universal, but some of them have interesting features. Thus, YOGA Tab 3 Pro with a built-in projector and four JBL speakers was created specifically for movie lovers.
YOGA tablets is the ability to use them anywhere. A branded stand, a hole for a hook and increased autonomy up to 18 hours are the features of the models in this series.
The Tab4's colorful "child-resistant" skin makes it a suitable solution for little ones. And by adding a keyboard to the same tablet, you will get a compact laptop, convenient for adult work.
Smooth scrolling through desktops and instant launch of pre-installed programs is a credit to Lenovo. But applications that can run quickly and smoothly on tablets can take hours to find.
So that you don't have to waste time searching, we have prepared the best applications for working with Android. Read, choose, install and unlock your potential!
Sketchable
Sketchable is a sketching and drawing app that was created solely with the stylus in mind. The user interface of the program allows you to completely forget that you are holding an electronic gadget in your hands, and not ordinary brushes and canvas.
In addition to coloring the built-in templates, you can draw your own pictures in Sketchable. We recommend that all lovers of fine art get acquainted with this program first.
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Built-in features and third-party programs
Face Time
Face Time is an application that allows you to make regular and video calls between owners of Apple devices (Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod) with an Internet connection. To make a call from an iPad, go to the program, select the desired person from “contacts”, opposite the FaceTime inscription under the phone number, click on the corresponding icon (for a video call – camera, for a regular call – handset). After this, the connection will begin, and all you have to do is wait for the other person to answer you.
Android
An analogue of Face Time for Android devices is Duo. The program is “available out of the box”, being a standard Android application. The technologies for operating the utilities are similar and do not cause any particular difficulties when using them.
OneNote
The universal note-taking application from Microsoft has a number of advantages. But its true potential is revealed only in interaction with the stylus. It is in this case that it turns into a real notepad.
Save the content you need in OneNote, take handwritten notes, draw diagrams, and highlight important quotes. You can access your recordings from any Windows device thanks to cloud synchronization.
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We use messengers
With the advent of the third and fourth generation of mobile communications in the world (the fifth generation is on the way, 5G is still at the testing stage): 3G, LTE, as well as the widespread Wi-Fi networks, allowed software developers to create many instant messengers. Thanks to them, we can use tablets (Huawei mediapad, Lenovo Tab, Asus Zenpad, Prestigio Multipad, Irbis) for calls, video calls, as well as exchange photos, videos and any information in general. Let's look at the most popular applications.
Viber
A well-known program developed in 2010. It was originally intended for Apple iPhone owners and “tailored” for iOS. At the first stages it had limited access to 50,000 people. Today the software is very popular and is supported by any software: Windows, Android, Linux, macOS and even such “mammoths” as Symbian and Bada. The interface is clear and simple.
To make a call from your tablet via Viber:
- Download the application (Play Market, App Store, official website).
- Complete registration. The software will automatically link to the phone number and duplicate all contacts from the device’s memory.
- Select the desired number and click on the green handset.
Another popular free application that has text, voice and video communication at its disposal. One of the main competitors of Viber and Telegram. The menu will not raise any questions even for a novice user. The registration procedure is similar to Viber.
Skype
One of the very first programs with a long history. Since 2003, it has gradually improved and had no equal on the market. When people talked about video calling, they meant Skype. It was here that the video conference function was first implemented. If you wish, you can make calls to landlines, but this service is paid and requires funds in your account. Suitable for any tablet model (Prestigio multipad, Highway mediapad, Lenovo tab, Asus Zenpad, Digma, Samsung, Sony Xperia).
Telegram
The main advantage of this software is secure data encryption. You don't have to worry about leaking personal information to third parties. The creator of the utility, Pavel Durov, categorically refused to hand over the encryption keys to Roskomnadzor. Since April 2021, the application is officially considered prohibited in the Russian Federation. One way or another, this does not interfere with Russian users.
To use your tablet as a phone via Telegram, open the tab labeled “calls”, click on the handset icon in the upper right corner and find the desired contact in the list.
Others
In addition to well-known instant messengers, there are less common programs that allow you to keep in touch with loved ones and work colleagues:
- Fring (similar to Skype) - free, synchronization with contacts is available, video chat is available.
- Roamer. The main advantages are reliability, cheap international communications, the ability to bypass roaming when attaching a SIM card number to your account while traveling, and support for Wi-Fi connections.
- Googletalk is free and universal.
- Game chats - in most modern online games it is possible to chat with other players.
Call via SIM card
In order to make a call using a SIM card, just find the icon in the form of a telephone handset in the gadget menu. When you click on it, a digital display will appear on the screen. Having dialed a number, you can save it in the device’s memory or go straight to the call - nothing complicated for those who have held a cell phone in their hands at least once in their life.
- If you have any difficulties installing the SIM card, read the instructions.
- SIM card of a different size? Read how to trim here.
But not all tablets equipped with a SIM card slot have the ability to make calls. For example, an iPad, without major interference with the iOS operating system, can only use the communications module to transmit data, but not voice. The presence of modern 3G, LTE and Wi-Fi communication modules provides users with high-speed Internet access, allowing them to communicate via instant messengers and a variety of software.
It follows that if your device does not have a GSM module, then you will not be able to use it for calls using cellular operators (Yota, Megafon, Tele2, or Beeline). You can verify the availability of the module in the technical specifications or by asking a specialist when purchasing. As a rule, there is an o. on the box from under the device.
What do you need to make a call on a tablet?
All that remains is to find and install the desired program, with which you can make calls. Popularly, this application is simply called a dialer for a tablet . There are many of them, varying in functionality and ease of use. Almost all of them are available for download on official websites or in specialized mobile application stores.
Requirements for dialer programs:
- the ability to make calls to other mobile devices. Preferably, not only within any specific program;
- ability to call landline phones;
- convenient dialing;
- convenient but flexible settings;
- phone book and the ability to quickly search through it;
- any number identifier;
- possibility of creating a conference;
- video calls;
- the ability to exchange text messages and files;
- not too expensive payment. Ideally, calls should be completely free.
As you can see, the requirements are quite feasible, but, unfortunately, not every dialer program for a tablet satisfies them.
Bamboo Paper
The developers of Bamboo Paper promise that thanks to their program, a tablet running Windows can be used as a paper notebook. This includes a set of six pens for writing, sketching, coloring and highlighting. With their help you can work as easily as with a real pen and paper.
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Most popular dialers
- Skype . Still the absolute leader among all dialers. No unnecessary comments are needed.
- Fring is one of the most popular calling programs on the Internet. After Skype, of course. The application is free, you only pay for traffic. You can not only make calls, but also communicate via messages, work with email, and send files.
- Google Talk is another popular client that was originally designed for text messaging, but now allows you to make calls to mobile devices in voice chat mode and work with email.
- Go Dialer is a wonderful free program with very rich functionality.
- Rocket Dialer - costs only 120 rubles (price may change) and is available on Google Play. It is not inferior in functionality to the previous application; in addition, it supports gesture control.
- Among the rest, we can also highlight the following applications: Dialer One (not so long ago it was the most popular among Android users), DW Phone, exDialer (according to some reviews, one of the best “dialers”), Roamer (you can call other countries and forget about roaming).
Video communication on social networks
In contact with
The popular social network keeps up with its competitors, offering users more and more benefits. Making an audio and video call from a tablet via VK is quite simple. You can only contact those who installed the program. To do this, go to your friend's profile and click on the handset icon in the upper right corner. After that, you can choose an audio or video call at your discretion.
Classmates
To make a video call on the Odnoklassniki resource using a tablet:
- Open the application and log in.
- From the menu, select the “friends” tab.
- Find the user you need and click on his photo.
- Going to the profile of the future interlocutor, click on the handset icon in the upper right corner, after which the connection will occur.
All that remains is to wait for your friend's answer. During a conversation, you can control the microphone.
A video call on Facebook is practically no different from video chat on VK and Odnoklassniki. It only takes a few seconds to navigate to the desired contact in your current account and click the video camera icon, after which the connection will begin. If desired, there is a function to turn off the picture, leaving only the sound.
Sky
Nebo is an application that was designed specifically to work on Windows 10 using a stylus. The program allows you to create interactive equations and diagrams, captions, comments, bulleted lists and much more.
To make your notes easier to access, you can open and view them in any browser, email client, or Microsoft Word.
Sky
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Xodo
Xodo is a functional and free PDF editor. The stylus is useful for highlighting important quotes, underlining, adding comments and other actions that you can do while working with documents. All notes made are saved directly in the file.
Xodo PDF - View, Edit and Annotate
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