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iOS App Official Release: Fast Chat Response

The 3CX iOS App official release is now ready to be downloaded via the App Store. Fast chat reply offers a quick way to respond to and deal with chat messages. The update also provides support for local Emergency numbers (eg. Ambulance, Police, Fire) in accordance with the Ray Baum Act. Reply to chat from locked screen Attend to chat messages without having to unlock the device [...]

By |February 23rd, 2022|Comments Off on iOS App Official Release: Fast Chat Response
Android App Official Release Supporting Android 12L

The official release of our latest 3CX App for Android provides support for Android 12L and emergency service dialing via the GSM in accordance with the regulatory updates. Better on big screen with Android 12L support Newly added support for Android 12L improves the user experience on tablets and foldables. It is optimized for different display orientations and larger screens. [...]

By |February 22nd, 2022|4 Comments
Update 3 Beta Now with Improved “Always Awake” PWA

Version 18 Update 3 Beta is now available for download via the management console. It brings PUSH support to the recently launched Web App (PWA) and introduces the Desktop application for macOS. Shows incoming call even with webclient closed Newly added PUSH notification support for the Web Client and PWA, wakes up the browser when a call or chat message is received. No need fo [...]

By |February 16th, 2022|49 Comments
New Zoho CRM Marketplace Extension

3CX now has an extension in the Zoho Marketplace, making configuration even easier. Integration features include click2call straight from the CRM interface and journaling of calls and chat conversations. Check out the updated installation documentation for a simple step-by-step guide. Contact sync & call pop-up Impress your customers by answering their call with a personalized greeting. Calls from and to external numbers [...]

How Does Live Chat Work?

There are many Live Chat platforms out there but few are completely free and among the free options, even less offer the feature set and functions of the 3CX Live Chat solution. We have covered features of Live Chat on a previous blog and more recently what essential live chat reports and statistics are available. But the more curious may ask: ‘How does it work?’ Definition of [...]

By |February 10th, 2022|Comments Off on How Does Live Chat Work?
New Call Flow Designer for V18 Update 2

Following the release of v18 Update 2, we have also updated the Call Flow Designer (CFD). Now audio files generated through text to speech are cached in the 3CX server, so subsequent requests to convert the same text are resolved locally. We’ve also added components to allow you to parse CSV text without using a C# script, or to transcribe audio from a WAV file into text. Save [...]

3CX Recognized as a Top Product by Gartner

The numbers are in and 3CX completes 2021 with huge success and accolades from Gartner Digital Markets brands (Capterra, Software Advice, and GetApp). 3CX was recognized in a total of 8 distinct flagship reports as a Top Product in last year’s wrap-up. These include: Capterra Top Performer in: Business Phone Systems; Call Center Emerging Favorite in: Call Recording; Telephony; VoIP Software Advice Business Phone [...]

By |February 4th, 2022|Comments Off on 3CX Recognized as a Top Product by Gartner
The Benefits of Live Chat for Ecommerce

Imagine you have walked into your favorite electronics store to find a TV that you have had your eye on for a while, but you can’t find it. Could they be out of stock? Has it been discontinued? You look around for a member of staff to ask, but they are all unavailable. Now you think, is this worth waiting for, or shall I try the next store over the street? You walk out and find your TV [...]

By |February 1st, 2022|Comments Off on The Benefits of Live Chat for Ecommerce
V18 Upgrade Aborted: Common Pitfalls & Remediation

In order to provide valuable feedback and service to our customers, we are constantly analyzing the migration status/process of 3CX V16 (Debian 9) to V18 (Debian 10). We do this to identify common pitfalls/errors that could affect the upgrade process. During recent analysis, we have identified the two main issues that are responsible for systems failing to upgrade: APT being lo [...]

Android App Beta Compliant with Kari’s Law

The new Beta version of the 3CX App for Android now provides support for local Emergency Numbers (e.g. Ambulance, Police, Fire) in accordance with Kari’s Law and the Ray Baum Act. Kari’s Law: Direct Dialing & Notification Kari’s Law, a law which was passed and named in honor of the death of Kari Hunt, requires direct dialing of local emergency numbers (e.g. 911). This means [...]