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Official Google Voice app coming to the Android Market today (July 15)
July 15, 2009 | by Robert Nelson
Android Apps
Google has recently announced that an official Google Voice app is going to be released as of today July 15, 2009. Unfortunately, as of the time of this posting, the app is not yet available, which means I cannot offer any insight as to how well it works. That said, once available you will be able to find it in the Android Market.
As to what we can expect, according to other reports, the app will be nicely integrated with Android including having the ability to use your existing address book. A few of the key features include allowing the user to make and receive calls that display their Google Voice number as opposed to their cell number, send and receive text messages, check your voicemail, read the transcription of your voicemail (which is delivered by text or email) as well as view your calling history.
As to when exactly we can expect to see the app go live, that is still a little unclear as it was just noted as being today. Basically, it looks like we will have a lot of frequent Market checking this morning.
Finally, as an Android user, I cannot help but feel a little happy that an iPhone version is still missing. It seems that it will eventually be released, but it was not available at this time. In other words, Android has come first.
[via CNET]
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I just saw it come up in the Market. Downloading now!
I see out out on the market now.
Again, another WORLD WIDE web site not even mentioning that this is US only. The majority of Android users cannot get this, would be nice if all the Android sites mentioned this so people didn't read it then spend time trying to get hold of it!
I don't yet have a google voice account (invite only as of right now, correct?). That being the case, I don't understand why Google would release an app that people will not be able to use.
What do you mean people can't use it. Any Google Voice customer can use it. I've used twice already.
Yes, but you have to have a Google Voice account. I personally do not have one. I'm not sure how many people are out there that have android phones but do not have a Google Voice account. All I get when I try and sign up is a "coming soon" and "leave your email address, and we'll let you know when it's available." Of course, when I run the app, I get a notice saying that I do not have a Google Voice account.
So your asking why google would release a app you can't use.
@Tevesh,
Umm, so Google should wait until every Android user has a Voice account before releasing an app? I dont think so. I have (2) Voice accounts. Thanks Google for the app (and not waiting to release it)
@Maff,
I think this site is based in the US. You do release that ANY website is WORLDWIDE…lol
I'm not saying that Google should wait until every android user (or even blackberry user) has a Google Voice account, but it would be nice to have the option to sign up and start using the app for the people who currently do not have a Voice account. My understanding is that as of right now only a few people have Voice accounts (those from Grand Central) and I'm sure a few other gmail users. (Though, by all means, correct me if I'm wrong).
So, if only a handful of people have access to Voice, then not many people can get use of the app. So yes, it's great for people who already have an account, but for the rest, it doesn't seem to make much sense.
I agree it would be nice.
You can get on the list to get an invite here:
https://services.google.com/fb/forms/googlevoicei…
I signed up for an invite when it was Grandcentral. The day I heard Google bought it.
If I hadn't got in early I probably would be eager to get my number by this point also. But I wouldn't begrudge all of those other people that signed up early.
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