Why Google Killing Google Voice Would Be Fantastic
Brace yourself Google Voice fanboys, your treasured service is probably not long for this world. But don't you worry; the sooner it's dead the better we'll all be.
Skype Is Now Officially a Division of Microsoft
The boards have sent their approval, the money has exchanged hands and the regulatory hurdles have been overcome. Now it's time for Skype to officially become part of Microsoft.
Skype's Next Focus Is Windows Phone
Now that the iPad app is out of the way, Skype's next priority is Windows Phone. And the software company is not wasting any time.
Wi-Fi Calling Now Free for Android Owners on T-Mobile
WiFi-calling is now free for T-Mobile customers with an Android handset. All you need is the Smart Wi-Fi application and an Even More or Even More Plus calling plan. According to a T-Mobile representative, Magenta customers should be able to call customer service to add this sweet new feature to their accounts…
Mastering The Lost Art Of Actually Talking On The Phone
Look, we all know the phone is scary. But sometimes you can't avoid it. Herewith, a few tips for making calls without sounding like a weirdo.… [Jezebel]
AT&T Customers Can Call and Text Japan for Free
Anticipating that a lot of Americans will be trying to contact loves ones in Japan, AT&T has implemented free international calling and texting until March the 31st. UPDATE: Verizon too, until April 10th. [PRNewswire]
An Ode to the Old Art of Making Prank Phone Calls
Remember when we were growing up (separately, obviously), and those few times we tried prank calling? That was fun. I still remember my parents scolding my younger sister after I dobbed on her. Fun times! The Hairpin revisits those innocent childhood games, which un/forunately are a thing of the past now thanks to…
Don't Wanna Memorize Numbers? Call Someone's Twitter Handle Instead
I have no idea what my mom's cell phone number is. I don't think I've ever known the phone number of a girlfriend. Why would I? You probably don't either! Contact lists killed them. But web service Go800 wants to skip the whole number thing entirely, letting you hit people via their Twitter handle to connect a call.
Should I Port My Number to Google Voice?
The one last barrier for you using Google Voice full time—number porting—just got knocked down. But should you use Google Voice? Almost certainly yes.
Ford Sync's "Do Not Disturb" Feature Can Block Calls And Texts While Driving
In MyFord-equipped cars, a "Do Not Disturb" button lets you block incoming calls and texts while driving. And since so many states are banning texting and calling while driving these days, it'll save you from the inevitable fines.
Fring For Android Is Two-Way Video Calling From the FUTURE
Oh man, oh man, oh man! You can download Fring for Android right now and make two-way video calls—ones demonstrated in all the promises of the future— RIGHT NOW. For Android.
Chrome's Google Voice Extension Lets You Click To Call
Yesterday Google updated their Google Voice extension for Chrome, allowing Voice-heads to call numbers directly from their browsers. If you love Google or hate retyping phone numbers, this one's for you.
Gizmo5 Currently Closed To New Users
We knew that Gizmo5 was acquired by Google, but now we're seeing the first effect of that merger as Gizmo5 has closed its doors to new users until the Google-powered re-launch. [Cool Geex]
Are Google Voice Calls To and From Your Computer Coming?
Google's bought Gizmo5, a VOIP company. They've got Google Voice, but no way to use Google voice for calls to and from your computer—only redirecting calls to existing physical and mobiles. Not anymore.
Skype Might Buy Gizmo5 To Power Its VoIP Calling
Skype might have been sloughed off of eBay into its own entity, but lawsuits, regarding its core Skype to Skype technology, might put them in trouble unless it has a backup plan of new VoIP tech.
Sprint Any Mobile Official: Unlimited Calls to All Mobile Numbers (Unless You're Roaming)
While other carriers, including AT&T, have MyFaves-style uncapped calling to pre-selected phones on any network, Sprint only had unlimited Sprint-to-Sprint calls—until now. Any Mobile is for "Everything Data" plans $69 and up, but there may be roaming implications…
Sprint Any Mobile: Unlimited Calls to All Mobile Numbers
We hear Sprint Any Mobile is a new calling feature with unlimited calls to all mobile numbers, true to the name. Which, we suspect, is the big "game changing" announcement Sprint's teasing for tomorrow's Sprint Connection Newsletter. [Sprint, Thanks tipsters!]
Google Voice Coming VERY Soon?
There has been lots of chatter about Google Voice being on the verge of being released, so keep an eye out tomorrow and early next week to see if it hits. You'll probably have to sign up early to get a number in an area code you like.
iPhone 2.0.2 Kills 3G Calling For Some Users
We're not having any problems, but Ars has found many people complaining about the iPhone 2.0.2 update killing their ability to actually make calls over 3G. Among the people who suffer from no-calling-itis is one guy who took his phone to AT&T and had them swap out the SIM, which somehow fixed the problem. If you're…
Congress Takes First Steps in Banning In-Flight Calling Permanently
Like a gaggle of schoolgirls, Congress traded stories about how they too were annoyed by people using their phones before and after takeoff on flights. Well, I never! One House member relayed the story of how his delicate sensibilities were stomped all over by some woman who talked about her sex life on the phone,…
