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Google Voice for iPhone Launches

Evan Selleck, Nov 16th 2010 Discuss [0]

We watched as, a few weeks ago, third party Google Voice applications started landing inside the Walled Garden that is Apple's App Store. While there were murmurings of an ending world, other people rejoiced, and claimed the applications as their own, even with the cost of the app. But, those rumors that Google was working on an official application for the service turned out to be true, and now the application, all official and what not, is finally available. Read The Full Story

Cisco Umi HD Video Conferencing System for the Consumer Announced

Evan Selleck, Oct 6th 2010 Discuss [0]

As far as rumors go, Cisco's video conferencing set-up meant for the general consumer has been at the top of the list for a few months now. Cisco has finally come forward with an official announcement today, pulling the curtain off their brand new HD video conferencing system, now called Umi. As far as hardware goes, you'll have a couple of things set up around your TV, but that's a small price to pay for being able to talk to your loved ones on your TV. Read The Full Story

Official Google Voice for iPhone app imminent?

Chris Davies, Sep 28th 2010 Discuss [6]

Apple's publishing of their App Store guidelines for developers led to all manner of third-party Google Voice apps being submitted - and approved - for iOS devices, but now it seems Google's own app is set to imminently arrive. TechCrunch has heard that the official Google Voice for iPhone app has already received its initial approval, and that it will pop up in the store as soon as the search giant has finished tweaking it to suit the Retina Display and iOS 4's multitasking. Read The Full Story

Google Doesn’t Comment on Official Voice App Heading to App Store

Evan Selleck, Sep 20th 2010 Discuss [5]

Despite Google's good news today, it seems that there's people out there that aren't all that interested in getting third-party applications for their Google Voice needs (even if those apps are good in their own right), and want the official thing from Google. Unfortunately, the search giant doesn't seem to have any plans on making that happen any time soon. Read The Full Story

GV Mobile+ Lands in the Apple App Store

Evan Selleck, Sep 18th 2010 Discuss [0]

Looks like the Google Voice applications are starting to break into the App Store by force. Just yesterday we reported that another app for Google Voice, called GV Connect, passed the review process for Apple's App Store, and now we've got the prodigal app returning to the scene. This one comes full of features, as we've come to hope, and the price isn't that bad, either. Read The Full Story

The Daily Slash: September 17th 2010

Evan Selleck, Sep 17th 2010 Discuss [0]

Welcome to the brand new edition of The Daily Slash. If you've been following the daily wrap-up since its debut a few months back, then you know that it's been changing ever so slightly. And, you may have noticed that it's been on somewhat of a hiatus recently. With that being said, The Daily Slash is back, with a far more streamlined and clean aesthetic to it, bringing you to the best stories of today right here on the R3 Media Network. But first, we'll start with a story found around the Internet that grabbed our attention that may not have made it to the main stream of news. So, let's get right into it, shall we? Welcome to The Daily Slash. Read The Full Story

GV Connect Hits the App Store, Brings Google Voice to the iPhone

Evan Selleck, Sep 17th 2010 Discuss [3]

The iTunes App Store may not be out of the fire when it comes to application submissions just because they are becoming a bit more transparent on the matter, but at least it's a step forward. While there were many apps that got caught in the crossfire of app submission, it was a Google Voice client that brought up some of the most dust. But, it looks like a new client, while unofficial, has just made its presence known within the App Store. It's called GV Connect, and it's available right now. Read The Full Story

Google integrates Google Voice with Gmail [Video]

Chris Davies, Aug 25th 2010 Discuss [0]

That Gmail voice-calls leak we talked about earlier today? Google has officially announced it, confirming that US users should see it added to their Gmail chat list over the next few days. Initially the service will be free for outgoing calls to US and Canadian numbers, though Google will also offer international rates from $0.02 per minute. Video overview after the cut Read The Full Story

Gmail VoIP testing tips Google’s Chrome OS Voice plans?

Chris Davies, Aug 25th 2010 Discuss [0]

Google are apparently trialling a system whereby their Google Voice VoIP app is integrated with the web-based Google Chat IM service within the Gmail interface. According to CNET's sources, the new VoIP system is built into the existing Chat UI and allows for ingoing and outgoing calls without any locally running software. Read The Full Story

Google Voice Desktop app leaks, gets video demo

Chris Davies, Jul 2nd 2010 Discuss [0]

A version of Google Voice Desktop has leaked, the softphone client for their Google Voice service that's based on the Gizmo5 technology acquired back in November 2009. TechCrunch had been pestering their sources for screenshots of the app and instead were sent the software itself; as you might expect, it basically allows you to make voice calls through your Google Voice number from your PC or Mac. Google were reportedly testing the app in-house earlier in 2010, but last month leaks suggested that the company had put the software project on hold and potentially scrapped it altogether. According to the sources, Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin were unhappy with the idea of software being developed that would run outside the browser. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Google Voice Opens to the Public

Evan Selleck, Jun 22nd 2010 Discuss [1]

It's been just over a year since Google Voice launched. Back then, it was just a preview (or, Beta, if you prefer), in which you'd actually need to get an invite to participate in the service. You'd get one phone number that could ring all of your other devices, or just one device in particular, based on your preferences. You also got free voice calls, and text messages, to the US and Canada, low-priced international calling, and voicemail that "works like email." Basically, a bunch of goodies. And now, today, Google has officially pulled the "preview" off their Google Voice service, and opened it for everyone else. Read The Full Story

Google Voice webapp bypasses iPhone and webOS app stores

Chris Davies, Jan 26th 2010 Discuss [0]

If Google can't get Google Voice onto the iPhone via the App Store, then they're just going to go the long way instead and get in there via the browser. The search giant has just announced a new, web-based version of Google Voice that allows users to access the VoIP service via their smartphone browser. Coded with the magic of HTML5, the nippy app works with the iPhone and webOS devices like the Palm Pre, and supports calling, voicemail access and SMS. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story