CounterPath is pleased to announce the official launch of Bria Android Edition. An enterprise-grade VoIP application, Bria Android Edition is a highly secure, standards-based softphone that works over both 3G and Wi-Fi networks. Highlights of Bria Android Edition's features include:

• Support on any SIP-compliant server to enable rapid implementation
• Multi-tasking support for background operation, such as fielding incoming calls while using other applications
• Audio codecs G.711a/u, iLBC and GSM
• Option to purchase with or without G.729 codec
• Automatic codec selection to ensure optimal call quality
• Deskphone-class options such as rejecting, holding, forwarding, merging and splitting calls, as well as attended and unattended transfers
• A detailed call history pane that displays dialed, answered and missed calls, along with ability to delete entries
• Advanced security settings, including audio encryption
• NAT traversal to balance security and ease-of-use
• The ability to work with the native dialer
• Integration of user contacts stored on the device
• Voicemail
• Optional customized branding for graphic assets and SIP settings available for enterprises and telephony providers.

Bria Android Edition is available for $7.99 USD from the Android Market or CounterPath's online store. Customers have the ability to upgrade the client to include G.729 support for an additional $8.99 USD.