However whenever you are off WIFI and on mobile data, the app says your “Internet Connection is unstable” so it’s going to use your mobile phone number anyway as a fallback. Google Voice claims you can make and receive VOIP calls using WIFI and mobile data, provided you configure that you prefer this option versus using your mobile phone number. (Using iPhone 6s with latest iOS update). ![]() Also, after you enter the destination number you cannot get back to the message without starting over. Used the prior version all the time now there is no way to send a txt because the ">" that used to be there to send is missing. I especially like the ability to easily and permanently delete conversation and call history. Defects have been corrected and it is easier and more reliable to use. I'm updating my previous negative review to a positive 5 stars. If these two issues were resolved I would rate it 5 stars. It not only archives the phone numbers of calls you make but there is no way I have found to remove them from the archive. It should suggest numbers that have been used even if the archives are deleted and allow us to delete a suggestion we no longer need. Because I don’t link my iPhone contacts to it, If I delete a text string I now have to look up the number to start a new one. I don’t like that it no longer recalls and suggests the numbers that you have sent texts to. I like the ability to send photos and use emojis. The latest version has some nice improvements but added some other issues. ![]() All access number based calls use the standard minutes from your cell phone plan and may incur costs (e.g. Calls made using Google Voice for iPhone can be placed through a Google Voice access number.Check with your administrator for access. Google Voice for Google Workspace users is available in select countries. Google Voice is currently only available in the US.Make international calls at competitive rates without paying extra for international minutes with your mobile carrier Google Voice provides advanced voicemail transcriptions that you can read in the app and/or have sent to your email. Send and receive individual and group SMS messages from all your devices Manage your time with personalized settings for forwarding calls, text messages, and voicemail.Ĭalls, text messages, and voicemails are stored and backed up to make it easy for you to search your history. Get spam filtered automatically and block numbers you don’t want to hear from. Text messaging is not supported in all markets. NOTE: Google Voice only works for personal Google Accounts in the US and Google Workspace accounts in select markets. It works on smartphones and computers, and syncs across your devices so you can use the app in the office, at home, or on the go. I’ve not enabled the service on my iPhone yet but since it appears simple to disable, I’m sure I’ll play around with it tomorrow.Google Voice gives you a phone number for calling, text messaging, and voicemail. Follow the instructions you’re given on your Mobile Phone Select the Mobile Carrier from the Drop Downģ. Note: The option will only be available for Mobile Numbers.Ģ. ![]() Log in to Google Voice, click Settings then click Activate Google voicemail for this phone. Here’s a quick Voicemail from Google Voice:Įnable Google Voice Integration w/Existing Mobile Phone Numberġ. Obviously, the largest feature here is the integration of Google Voicemail, Transcription, and Custom Voicemail Greetings. Non-Google Number.” Also, please note that only the following carriers are officially supported at this time: Alltel, AT&T, Cricket Wireless, MetroPCS, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, and Verizon. More features can be found here for “Google Voice Feature w/Google Number Vs. Yeah, I know…Sounds like the Windows 7 Launch Parties.Īnyway, Google knew that in order for the service to be more than just a cool gadget people played with but didn’t actually use Google would need to remove this key roadblock… and that that’s just what they did tonight with a new upgrade to Google Voice.Įffective immediately, Google voice will now allow you to leverage your existing mobile number to take advantage of select features of the service. Even Google recognized how lame this was and announced a half-baked idea about providing new business/contact cards to help spread the word.
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