Google Voice includes SMS! (The old GrandCentral) - Page 4

lexluthor · #31 (**permalink**) 03-17-2009, 10:16 AM

The wait for this upgrade is almost as bad as when they were rolling out IMAP.

Hopefully, more people are going to get this soon.

cya · #32 (**permalink**) 03-17-2009, 11:29 AM

I've been using the upgrade for a few days including the new mobile site and have been impressed. SMS has been flawless and I like the threaded message format. I'd recommend that you backup / export your contacts as the upgrade requires a manual import via .csv. The import to Google Voice does not include group settings (at least not for me) which is a pain but not that big a deal as I found that you can go through the list and select multiple contacts to assign to a group all at once. I like the mobile sites Quick Call and SMS feature but it's missing the ability to delete both Voicemail and SMS messages from the inbox. On a phone screen a few SMS threads add up to some major scrolling. I also use Google Sync for contacts and calendar ... still sorting out the group issue but over all great apps from Google.

I really like Google's use of Gizmo as a SIP phone ... this option has provide many creative way to use VoIP call through local calling numbers.

cya

djheir · #33 (**permalink**) 03-18-2009, 10:08 AM

I logged in today and got noticed that I could upgrade. Haven't used anything yet though.

Priest · #34 (**permalink**) 03-24-2009, 02:15 AM

Just an update to let everyone know that there's a Google Voice app being developed which allows you to automatically dial from your GV number.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=494236

Thanks,
Priest

**freeza** · #35 (**permalink**) 03-24-2009, 03:22 AM

Nice, I wonder if Google will be making an official app.

**GhettoBSD** · #36 (**permalink**) 03-24-2009, 03:36 AM

i missed the boat on GC cause i figured "i'll get it later" but then it closed it's doors!

Thanks for the info

divi786 · #37 (**permalink**) 03-24-2009, 03:39 AM

Just wanted let you guys know. iDialer v0.43 now supports google Voice.
details: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=429984

Thank you supbro!

(21 March 2009) iDialer v0.43 - Google Voice + Speed Dial I would like to announce the next version of iDialer, v0.43! iDialer v0.43 adds Google Voice support, Speed Dial, calling card support, the ability to turn down the keypad volume, as well as some other minor bugfixes.

See my website for usage instructions.

Here's a full list of differences between v0.42 and v0.43:

Added basic Google Voice support
Added Speed Dial (thanks dotfred!)
Added calling card support
Added volume control setting to registry (volumeKeypad: 1 - 100)
Added missing skin detection
Fixed screen flicker on long press (thanks l3v5y!)
Gave title bar battery better resolution

Download from my website:

http://www.supware.net/iDialer/

**shaggylive** · #38 (**permalink**) 03-24-2009, 04:08 AM

sweet! I just checked and it let me get on the list (again) didn't let me a few days ago.
I also missed the boat (I thought it was like a casino boat and didn't actually leave dock...lol )

when they do let new users in, if anyone can't get a local # an option(~$50) would be magicjack. I finally decided to try it a while back since it was the only "voip" besides vonage that I could get an iowa #.