Google Voice

// July 23rd, 2009 // News, Technology

Google is evolving from a Search engine company into a Technology Conglomerate and they are picking up momentum. Their latest project, Google Voice, is set to change the way you screen and take your calls. Since most of us have a cell phone these days, Google is bringing you the home voice recording machine to your cell. The best part is that its FREE!

You can use Google Voice to screen calls, listen or read your voice mail and even listen in while the voice mail is being recorded. You have the option of picking up the phone while your caller is recording his/her message. Pretty sweet! Google Voice is currently by invitation only but you can sign up by entering your name and email address here.

Here is an overview of Google Voice. Full details can be found here. Thanks AB for the tip!

One number for all your calls and SMS

  • Call screening – Announce and screen callers
  • Listen in – Listen before taking a call
  • Block calls – Keep unwanted callers at bay
  • SMS – Send, receive, and store SMS
  • Place calls – Call US numbers for free
  • Taking calls – Answer on any of your phones
  • Phone routing – Phones ring based on who calls
  • Forwarding phones – Add phones and decide which ring
One number for all your calls and SMS

Voicemail as easy as email, with transcripts

  • Voicemail transcripts – Read what your voicemail says
  • Listen to voicemail – Check online or from your phone
  • Notifications – Receive voicemails via email or SMS
  • Personalize greeting – Vary greetings by caller
  • Share voicemail – Forward or download voicemails
Voicemail as easy as email, with transcripts

More cool things you can do with Google Voice

  • Conference calling – Join people into a single call
  • Call record – Record calls and store them online
  • Call switch – Switch phones during a call
  • Mobile site – View your inbox from your mobile
  • GOOG-411 – Check directory assistance
  • Manage groups – Set preferences by group
Love it, Loathe it? Comments are very much appreciated.
-Boon
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