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by George Heymann

March 19, 2012 • 6:03 pm 0

Voice Share: Send Voice Messages via SMS and Facebook

by George Heymann | @techeadlines

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Our friends at Base 2 Applications, LLC have released their latest creation Voice Share. Voice Share is a smartphone app that simplifies sharing “voice notes” with your friends and family through SMS messaging and Facebook available for Android and Windows Phone.

Using the app is a breeze, you tap on the big microphone icon to record your voice message, then tap another to share via SMS or Facebook. You can also attach “gifts” (colorful icons) both free and premium versions to your voice recordings to send with your recordings. Please note you are limited to 1 of each type of gift per day. Premium gifts require you to unlock Voice Share premium a 99 cent in app purchase.

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Filed under: Android, General technology, Google, Microsoft, Quick look, Services, Software, Windows, Windows Phone 7, WP7, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

January 18, 2012 • 1:27 pm 2

gVoice is an Android Google Voice VoIP Client that uses your data connection to place and receive calls.

by George Heymann|@techeadlines

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gVoice is a $4.99 Android VoIP app developed by guidology that allows you to use your data connection (WiFi, 3G, 4G,EVDO) to place voice calls using a Google Voice Account. gVoice essentially turns your phone or tablet into a free wireless phone when using the application over WiFi.

The phone can also be configured to use a 3G, 4G or EVDo data connection but it must be noted the gVoice app uses approximately 1.2 MB of data per minute during a call which can be very costly if you don’t have an unlimited data plan. From the main gVoice dialing screen, press menu then tap the settings menu. The settings menu will let you configure the application to enable WiFi calling as well as options to enable 3G/4G VoIP calling.

I’ve tried using gVoice with several Android Smartphones and tablets without any major problems. In each case after installing the application and entering my Google Voice credentials the application connected with my account and I was able place and receive calls, even on my WiFi only HTC Flyer tablet.

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December 20, 2011 • 6:06 am 2

Ho-Ho-Ho(ld) the phone, Santa’s calling

Christmas is one of my favorite Holidays. It’s a time to celebrate with friends, family and colleagues. Google is also in a festive mood this year.
Gmail is sponsoring a Christmas website, www.sendacallfromsanta.com that allows you to send a personalized greeting in Santa’s own voice.

The site is very easy to use, simply fill in the blanks and make a few selections from the available drop down menus. The choices on the subsequent screens are varied enough to be both fun and interesting for the recipient as well as the sender.

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December 12, 2011 • 11:44 am 1

What are the most popular Android apps? Unsurprisingly the majority are Google properties according to Nielsen report.

by George Heymann

Technology-Headlines

Nielsen released a report today that analyzes Android app usage for the past 30 days. Nielsen broke down the usage data gathered from its proprietary software installed on thousands of consumer phones who agreed to be part of Nilsen’s ongoing smartphone research.

Unsurprisingly five out the top six Android applications were Google properties, with Facebook being the notable exception across all three reported age categories. I say unsurprisingly from looking at my own “most frequently used” apps list.

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Personally my top five Android apps are:

  1. Google Voice
  2. Gmail
  3. Browser
  4. Google Search
  5. Android Market

Rounding out my most used list is Dropbox, KeePass Droid, Pandora, DoggCatcher and Amazon AppStore. What are your most frequently used apps? How do they compare to the Nielsen List?

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November 23, 2011 • 7:15 am 0

GrowlVoice – A Google Voice Client for Mac

by George Heymann

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I don’t usually start a product review with a recommendation, but in the case of GrowlVoice for Mac, I’m going to make an exception. If you have a Google Voice account and a Mac do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of GrowlVoice.

The $4.99 application developed by Eric Horacek, is one of my favorite and most used Mac utilities. The excellent Google voice client lets you send and receive texts right from the Mac menu bar quickly and easily.

The threaded text replies makes it extremely easy to view and respond to recent messages in your Google Voice inbox again from the convenience of your Mac menu bar.

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June 9, 2011 • 10:27 am 0

Preview: CrossTxT send and receive text messages from any internet connected PC

by George Heymann

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CrossTxT is an Android application that allows you to send and receive text messages from any Internet connected computer. Once you set up your CrossTxt account, you will be able to send and receive texts and optionally synchronize your contacts to the CrossTxt database.

If you are familiar with texting through your Gmail account with Google Voice, it’s similar with some additional features and caveats.

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February 7, 2011 • 11:28 am 1

Is it time for wireless carriers to offer us a short-term handset lease?

by George Heymann

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With developments in mobile technology accelerating at a break-neck pace, I realize that no matter how carefully I choose a device today, I’m forever destined to be behind the “handset upgrade curve.”

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December 9, 2010 • 10:43 am 0

Santa’s calling, you have voicemail!

I love the Christmas holidays. It’s a time to celebrate with friends, family and colleagues. Google also is in a festive mood this year.
Google is sponsoring a Christmas website, www.sendacallfromsanta.com, that allows you to send a personalized greeting in Santa’s own voice. The website is operated by Varitalk Holdings, LLC.

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September 17, 2010 • 2:12 pm 1

2nd Beta of Angry Birds Lite released for Android!

Rovio has released their 2nd Beta of Angry Birds Lite for Android version 1.3.5 on the Android Market. The latest release addresses compatibility issues . Reportedly V1.3.5  is capable of running on additional handsets including the HTC EVO 4G. The app is still not showing up in the Android Market for some handsets. Luckily this time Rovio has addressed this situation by making the app available for download on GetJar.

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August 26, 2010 • 12:29 pm 3

Go directly to voicemail with Slydial!

Do you have a need for a voice messaging service that can bypass ringing a person’s phone and go directly to voicemail? If you have the need I have the solution: Slydial.

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