If you'd like to keep quick access to your Google Voice voicemail and SMS messages handily in place on your dock or taskbar, a app gives you exactly that by packaging up Google Voice's mobile site.Just like on a mobile browser, Voice's interface is sleek and has a nice interface. It is said to be lightning fast running on a desktop or laptop.
The app allows you to play and pause voicemail messages through your system's audio, set up calls with your hooked up phones, and run through your contacts and search your SMS and transcription history. With Google Voice no longer requiring a new number, this little app might a nice introduction to the service for those who don't want to commit to keeping a browser tab open all day.
Justin, thank you for this post. Some weeks ago, Colin showed me how Google Voice works. This a really nice service. I would like to use it, but I'm leaving after this semester and Google does not offer this service in Europe, unfortunately :( Maybe I'll try to sign up for the Google Voice when I am in the US for a longer stay. And then I will remeber this tool ;)
ReplyDeleteJustin, I too have heard about Google Voice and I have to say I think it has some really great features to offer. I think the consumer is the one that benefits with all of these companies vying to attract new users by creating all of these interesting gadgets and best of all ... it's FREE!
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I have a quick question though. If my phone died and I had no charger, can I still log into my Google voice account and send a text message though my laptop? Or can I just check any new texts that I might have gotten while the phone was still turned off?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post Justin!