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ok... i can honestly say, that my phone is significantly more feature robust than the iphone. ever since i installed Jongma's wifi router, i have the coolest phone that hawaii has ever seen.
...but...
visual voicemail is very very very cool. i want it on my machine, are there any kaiser options?
thanks a lot!
Don't know if there is something free out there, but SimulScribe and Simulsays is the closest thing I've seen.
http://mobile.simulsays.com/
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http://www.simulscribe.com
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I was looking into visual voice for myself as well and I came across this post. Hope it helps.
I havent had time to try it out yet, so post your results.
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SimpleSurfer said:
ok... i can honestly say, that my phone is significantly more feature robust than the iphone. ever since i installed Jongma's wifi router, i have the coolest phone that hawaii has ever seen.
...but...
visual voicemail is very very very cool. i want it on my machine, are there any kaiser options?
thanks a lot!
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I can honestly say that you are smoking too much marijuana
Guilf said:
Don't know if there is something free out there, but SimulScribe and Simulsays is the closest thing I've seen.
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They have technical problems such as very, very low volume on playback, and very buggy mobile/web interface. Their tech support could almost care less.
Not very good up-selling to their paid-version I think.
yeah, att sucks $200 out of me each month... .an additional 10 for that service is kinda not so appetizing... id rather pay 50ish up front and have it all on my handheld.
also, i dont really need the transcriber. i guess its cool... but... only kinda
re: marijuana... it has vitamin c in it... its good for ya right ?
the visual voicemail is cool, but i dont think its worth the extra money, i rarely used it on my iphone. I rarely use voicemail as it is. I hate it when people leave me voicemails.
i hate it just as much if not more... thats why i want to be able to pick and choose which ones i listen too. its a very useful feature if its your "thing"
in the biz world, speedy response is imperative to success. viz voicemail is a great tool.
i saw the link above, i havent tried it yet but i acctually have a evoice account. so ill give it a whirl when i get some time.
does any one know if someone has tried to make a program for this ? ill bet companies like evoice would offer a residual / discounted program for someone who brought this to the market
the major advantage to me for this would be, when i get off the plane and see i have 4 voicemail messages i can see who they are from. if trhe message does not come thru clearly, i will never know who it was, it also helps prioritize who to get back to first. i wish there was something like this, callwave and simulscrybe really are not the same at all. there must be some file out there similar to the iphone that allows you to do this.
deviusdragger said:
the visual voicemail is cool, but i dont think its worth the extra money, i rarely used it on my iphone. I rarely use voicemail as it is. I hate it when people leave me voicemails.
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I'm with you - my voicemail is usually full because I hate checking it so much. I asked about V V back in October when I first got the phone! AT&T obviously has the capability, I just wish I could take advantage of it...
I had to set my voicemail on the primitive phone system at my new job, and I realized that things hadn't changed in years, and my cell service is no different. V V is pretty much necessary to move things forward...
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I'm with you - my voicemail is usually full because I hate checking it so much. I asked about V V back in October when I first got the phone! AT&T obviously has the capability, I just wish I could take advantage of it...
I had to set my voicemail on the primitive phone system at my new job, and I realized that things hadn't changed in years, and my cell service is no different. V V is pretty much necessary to move things forward...
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In the interm try using www.youmail.com
One you go youmail you will never go back
callwave works great for me
I use callwave (www.callwave.com), another free or paid service, depending on your needs and desires. It will send text, e-mail, or you can just call in to retrieve your messages (the free text and e-mail service includes a not-very-accurate speech-to-text; the paid version options are much higher quality speech-to-text for those that require it). I have mine set to send both a text message (so I know if I am interested), and an e-mail with the voice mail attached as a .wav file. This way I almost never actually dial in to get any messages, as I can fully delete them or keep them via my computer.
Dean
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I use callwave (www.callwave.com), another free or paid service, depending on your needs and desires. It will send text, e-mail, or you can just call in to retrieve your messages (the free text and e-mail service includes a not-very-accurate speech-to-text; the paid version options are much higher quality speech-to-text for those that require it). I have mine set to send both a text message (so I know if I am interested), and an e-mail with the voice mail attached as a .wav file. This way I almost never actually dial in to get any messages, as I can fully delete them or keep them via my computer.
Dean
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I can never find the free link for callwave. Do you have a link for me. I go to the website but they keep wanting me to pay.
OK, OK. Just to clear things up. Simulsays is FREE!!!!!!!! Simulscribe does cost if you want your messages transcribed and sent in text format. But, all you have to do is set up your account which will ask you to choose a plan. But, all you have to do is go into your account and change the option to have your messages transcribed to not having them done. If you want to make sure just call customer service and verify. The program has not been buggy for me at all. Hope that helps.
Yikes - they have changed their business model
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I can never find the free link for callwave. Do you have a link for me. I go to the website but they keep wanting me to pay.
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AllTheWay - sorry for the misleading entry - I had not gone back to the entry page in so long that I was not aware that they no longer offer the free service, only a trial period. I have used it for over a year, and hope they continue to grandfather us existing users.
Dean
drbowden said:
I use callwave (www.callwave.com), another free or paid service, depending on your needs and desires. It will send text, e-mail, or you can just call in to retrieve your messages (the free text and e-mail service includes a not-very-accurate speech-to-text; the paid version options are much higher quality speech-to-text for those that require it). I have mine set to send both a text message (so I know if I am interested), and an e-mail with the voice mail attached as a .wav file. This way I almost never actually dial in to get any messages, as I can fully delete them or keep them via my computer.
Dean
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Just wanted to say that I've had a great experience with Callwave for months now. I believe I just signed up and selected the free service. I never call in to check my voicemail either now, but I think you can go on line and listen to the old ones in addition to having them emailed to you as a .wav attachment. The .wav files play through the phone speakers (like music) rather than the speaker you put to your ear on a call, but you can always call and listen to your VM like any other VM if you desire.
Also, they automatically gave a week-long free trial of their pay service where they transcribe your VM a couple of weeks ago. The free transcriber is pretty useless, but that one was excellent. Don't really need it so I won't pay for it, but I've missed it since the trial ended.
Hearing voicemails live
Hey is there something out there that will let you listen to your voicemail live as its being lefted. You know like on sprint pcs phones?
Another option is to use grandcentral..
I'm like most of you.. I hate voicemail. I strongly dislike listening to my messages not knowing who they are from.
So, someone here awhile back suggested Grandcentral, I got an invite and am still willing to share a couple with people if people are willing to share them with people and so on..
GC gives you a virtual #, this then forwards to your cell or other phones. In my case my office, 3 cell phones and home it does this all at once. If I dont answer or just somedays I dont want phone calls I then switch it to VM only and just get the VM's.
Now how does this help us? Well very simple. If you want your calls to go into it you can just change the VM # on your phone to just dump it to there. (note call forwarding costs with some plans)
Then, set your phones browser to http://www.grandcentral.com/mobile
When you get a text message saying you have a message on your GC account then you open your browser up and check your messages. If the person is in your addy book already it will show up who called with what # and how long the message is. Then you can choose if its an important call or not.
I've been using it since the tilt came out and love the option. I also have GC send a copy of the VM to my email so I can listen to it on my laptop with out even logging in or picking my phone up.
If you need an invite. I'll start a thread for it and set up the process.
Think this one is like Callwave
Heres another one http://www.fvmplus.com/ , just started trying it today so don't really have an opinion on it yet. Seems like has some decent options though. I think it is like callwave but, not entirely sure since I missed out on the callwave sign up too. So far it works ok but, only have gotten a couple voicemails today.
After messing around with this one more noticed it has a couple of drawbacks. Doesn't sync with contact names so it only shows the phone number that left the voicemail and not the name. The only other thing I noticed was that it doesn't pop the voicemail icon up but, it does have a sound notification whenever a new one comes in.
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Just wanted to say that I've had a great experience with Callwave for months now. I believe I just signed up and selected the free service. I never call in to check my voicemail either now, but I think you can go on line and listen to the old ones in addition to having them emailed to you as a .wav attachment. The .wav files play through the phone speakers (like music) rather than the speaker you put to your ear on a call, but you can always call and listen to your VM like any other VM if you desire.
Also, they automatically gave a week-long free trial of their pay service where they transcribe your VM a couple of weeks ago. The free transcriber is pretty useless, but that one was excellent. Don't really need it so I won't pay for it, but I've missed it since the trial ended.
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I'm with ATW - can't find a free version, unless the trial reverts to a free version after the trial...
Hey guys i am fairily new to the transformer, wi 3.1 rom and i am trying to get g voice to work with tf so i can drop my minutes on cell way down save money but i downloaded a google voice app and when i get to the part where it asks for my number for one the t.f. doesn't have a number and for two it doesn't let me input one in and force closes is there a actually app that will let me make free data calls, no i am not talking about like kaokao talke where you have to add people and you can talk to them for free a actually app you can call people with out adding them. i am ok with paying for one officially if it actually works!!
AT one point I had google voice setup with sipdroid to get it phonecalls, but that was on an Archos 101 not my TF. I have not tried to get it working yet.
This has already been discussed many times over. Please try searching. Here's a thread I started a while back about this exact topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079068
You can also use GrooveIP, very easy to set up and use.
I've been using Grooveip, but recently was recommended Spare Phone instead for using google voice over 4G. anyone have experience with both an can compare them? esp for call quality and battery life?
Please post Spare Phone apk.
Like just to test it and compare.
Thank you.
I use GrooVe IP with both my phone and Xoom tablet and a Bluetooth headset extensively for conference calls. I'm trying Spare Phone out right now. Lots of people comment about its better sound quality. To my ear, it's actually a little worse than GrooVe IP.
It is a little prettier, but not a lot. It was easy to set up, but not as easy. GrooVe IP prompts you for which existing Google Account you'd like to use. You have to type in your login and password for Spare Phone.
I might be missing something, but Spare Phone doesn't appear to have redial functionality. In GrooVe IP, you can just tap the green button and it fills in the previously dialed number. Tap it again to dial it.
I was having problems earlier today with GrooVe IP dropping out when the screen on my Galaxy Nexus turned off. I'm not having the same problem with Spare Phone, but I *did* reboot the phone before starting to play with Spare Phone. It had been probably two weeks since the last reboot.
Neither have stats or level displays. (As a nerd, I'd love to see I/O rates and audio input/output levels with interactive adjustments.)
I'm curious how Spare Phone differs from Tablet Voice offered by the same people. Tablet Voice is $4.99 versus $2.99 for Spare Phone (currently).
I'll keep trying it out this week.
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Please post Spare Phone apk.
Like just to test it and compare.
Thank you.
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Asking for the apk of a paid app is considered warez and against the xda TOS
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Asking for the apk of a paid app is considered warez and against the xda TOS
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as a hardware developer, if I cannot test this paid app to check my tablet, I just skip and move on.
Knowing probably 99.9% these half fast high school kid amateurish home made app just waste of time. In fact, most of these part timer app that saturated the air wave are just so non-professional are some kid's wet dream junks, this app in particular.
Your a hardware developer? If you develop hardware you must have capital which means you can buy the app instead of pirating it. Now you sound like a little kid.
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Yesterday, I answered an incoming call to Spare Phone over 3G. It was a little awkward as I think it was ringing in on both Google Chat (Spare Phone) and my actual mobile number. I picked up in Spare Phone and had to do a bit of Bluetooth disconnecting and reconnecting in order for the other end to hear me. In the process of doing so, a multi-second delay was introduced, making communication kind of difficult. I don't believe there was a multi-second RTT on the network, but somehow, during the process of audio source/output switching, a buffer of data built up in the client that wasn't detected and dealt with, thus introducing such a large delay.
I have encountered similar problems with GrooVe IP, but none to quite the same degree.
On today's conference call, I heard choppy audio and was told by the other parties that my audio was very noisy. I don't believe this had anything to do with my network, but it could have. I'll give it another try here later and if it's still occurring, reboot and see if it's gone.
Choppy incoming audio and noisy outgoing audio has not been a problem in more recent builds of GrooVe IP for me on my Galaxy Nexus.
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Your a hardware developer? If you develop hardware you must have capital which means you can buy the app instead of pirating it. Now you sound like a little kid.
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After buying the app 15 times, we are tired of buying it anymore.
So, we are only using the free app. If we do not have the apk, we just give this up testing these paid app.
So far, we concluded these Android VoIP basically using Google Voice making telephone calls are poor audio quality.
We have yet found any app that make reasonable audio quality that is any better betwen any of these we tested, both paid or free app:
GooVe IP both free and paid, Talkatone, Spare Phone, Pinger, etc.
However, the most expensive Spare Phone app has their own lousy contact list directory, but not editable, and triple the same exact idential names (same names are repeated 3 times).
young707 said:
After buying the app 15 times, we are tired of buying it anymore.
So, we are only using the free app. If we do not have the apk, we just give this up testing these paid app.
So far, we concluded these Android VoIP basically using Google Voice making telephone calls are poor audio quality.
We have yet found any app that make reasonable audio quality that is any better betwen any of these we tested, both paid or free app:
GooVe IP both free and paid, Talkatone, Spare Phone, Pinger, etc.
However, the most expensive Spare Phone app has their own lousy contact list directory, but not editable, and triple the same exact idential names (same names are repeated 3 times).
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why would you be buying it multiple times? just buy it once on a testing account and you can just re-download the app for free on any devices attached to that google account. I just find you defense of being a "Hardware Developer" to justify pirating an app to be a load of BS.
I not a Hardware Developer but I play one online.
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why would you be buying it multiple times? just buy it once on a testing account and you can just re-download the app for free on any devices attached to that google account. I just find you defense of being a "Hardware Developer" to justify pirating an app to be a load of BS.
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I agree with you completely! I suppose anyone could claim to be a hardware developer.
As for the Spare Phone app - I am using it along with Google Voice and it works just fine!
Sorry for the bump, but maybe someone can help me understand the difference between these apps and the native Google Voice app already in android.
I have a GV number, and I seem to be able to place texts and calls from my cellphone using GV. When I dial a number I get the option to use GV, and GV has an option to route all calls through their service. To me this sounds like VoIP. But is it really just using call forwarding so all calls/texts look like they're coming from my GV number instead of my real number? Is that where apps like Groove and SparePhone come into play? They actually route the calls through GV using the GV web service which really is VoIP, and thus free calls/texts?
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Sorry for the bump, but maybe someone can help me understand the difference between these apps and the native Google Voice app already in android.
I have a GV number, and I seem to be able to place texts and calls from my cellphone using GV. When I dial a number I get the option to use GV, and GV has an option to route all calls through their service. To me this sounds like VoIP. But is it really just using call forwarding so all calls/texts look like they're coming from my GV number instead of my real number? Is that where apps like Groove and SparePhone come into play? They actually route the calls through GV using the GV web service which really is VoIP, and thus free calls/texts?
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Google Voice uses cellular phone network to route the call. Hence uses cellular minutes. GrooVe IP and Spare Phone log in to the GV amount using gtalk, which uses cellular Data connection, hence free call minutes.
Nexus IV
Hello everyone ! I have a question on making international phone calls ! I am doing a personal business online and I have to call my overseas customers regularly. I have been using skype so far and the call quality is good. However, it seems getting more expensive now and I don't know how much I have spent on calling till the end of the month. Therefore, I want to ask if someone can recommend me any app on smartphone that can make international phone calls but with a cheaper price comparing to skype and if it is also easy to check the credits balance, that would be perfect !
There is Viber, but both parties need to have it installed and have a data connection. I use it regularly. Quality does depend on your data connection, though.
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The best ones are Skype or Viper. If you can make sure the recipient also uses the same VOIP app then the call will be free every time.
hanoistreetfood said:
Hello everyone ! I have a question on making international phone calls ! I am doing a personal business online and I have to call my overseas customers regularly. I have been using skype so far and the call quality is good. However, it seems getting more expensive now and I don't know how much I have spent on calling till the end of the month. Therefore, I want to ask if someone can recommend me any app on smartphone that can make international phone calls but with a cheaper price comparing to skype and if it is also easy to check the credits balance, that would be perfect !
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Well, there are some apps to make international phone calls for free on smartphones such as Line, Viber. However, since you are doing business, it is not good to use these apps because call quality depends on wifi or 3G. Skype has pretty good line quality, however, I also personally find skype a little expensive as it charges VAT on each call as well. Recently, I changed to use an app called "Global Call" to make oversea calls. I was surprised that its quality is as good as Skype's but the price is cheaper. For example, calling to Vietnam costs only $0.05/1 min for home phone and $0.06/1 min for cellphone. Plus, you can easily check your credits balance after every call ! Fun fact, I got some free credits when I downloaded and installed it on my phone. You should check this app out! Hope that your business is going well
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Well, there are some apps to make international phone calls for free on smartphones such as Line, Viber. However, since you are doing business, it is not good to use these apps because call quality depends on wifi or 3G. Skype has pretty good line quality, however, I also personally find skype a little expensive as it charges VAT on each call as well. Recently, I changed to use an app called "Global Call" to make oversea calls. I was surprised that its quality is as good as Skype's but the price is cheaper. For example, calling to Vietnam costs only $0.05/1 min for home phone and $0.06/1 min for cellphone. Plus, you can easily check your credits balance after every call ! Fun fact, I got some free credits when I downloaded and installed it on my phone. You should check this app out! Hope that your business is going well
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Wow it seems like global call is all over now. It comes very recommended. It's probably the best voip app i've used. Way better than skype. (still prefer vonage for calling u.s. though).
Good app
thanks for your recommendation! I've been using the app, I'm totally satisfied with the quality
I'm glad you found my suggestion helpful. I recommend you click Like on the app's Facebook page to get their updates. currently there is an event - when you buy some credits they give you some bonus! Check it on their facebook. I just got $10 myself. Don't miss it
I've been looking for this kind of information. so can you tell me how this app compares to other options such as skype and viber?
hanoistreetfood said:
Hello everyone ! I have a question on making international phone calls ! I am doing a personal business online and I have to call my overseas customers regularly. I have been using skype so far and the call quality is good. However, it seems getting more expensive now and I don't know how much I have spent on calling till the end of the month. Therefore, I want to ask if someone can recommend me any app on smartphone that can make international phone calls but with a cheaper price comparing to skype and if it is also easy to check the credits balance, that would be perfect !
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Try using Friend Caller you can call on any number and we can receive credit by downloading from their links :sly:
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comparison of the three apps
So I've used both skype and viber before. from my experience, viber was slow and I could only call to the people who have the app in their phone. Meanwhile, Skype was too expensive, it charged me $0.335/min not including connection fees and VAT to call to Vietnam, while Global Call charges me at $0.05/min. The rate of course varies depending on which country you call, but generally Global Call is cheaper than skype and provide better quality and more convenience than viber.
Make calls through Yello
I have heard always about Skype and Google voice to make cheap calls, free calls or conference etc... But I,ll suggest you should try Yello a FREE VoIP App for smartphones to dial anyone whether they have the app or not.
How to dial any number through Yello, free VoIP dialer app?
To make a call through Yello,
1- you should have internet activated on your Smartphone either Wi-Fi or Dataplan.
2- Install the app from your respective app store.
3- activate your app with the activation code that will be displayed after you have installed the app.
4- Check you SMS/TXT to register yourself on the web www [.] myyello [.] com, to manage your account online.
5- Once registered, you will get a Free balance of $0.20.
6- Open the app in your smartphone and find the person in your contact list, within the app, you want to dial OR click on the menu button and Go to dialpad.
7- Enter your number. App will display the cost/min to dial to the destination number.
8- If you are satisfied with the call rates - boom the call.
9- Otherwise test the call quality with the Free $0.20 amount in your account.
How to make a Free call to other Yello User?
To make a Free Call through Yello to other Yello User,
1- you should have internet activated on your Smartphone either Wi-Fi or Dataplan.
2- Install the app from your respective app store.
3- activate your app with the activation code that will be displayed after you have installed the app.
4- Check you SMS/TXT to register yourself on the web www [.] myyello [.] com, to manage your account online.
5- Once registered, you will get a Free balance of $0.20.
6- Open the app in your smartphone and find the person in your contact list, within the app, you want to connect with.
7- The other person who have Yello installed on their smartphone will be appeared with circle in front of their name.
8- Ask the person to activate his/her Wi-Fi or Dataplan to let Yello connect to him/her.
9- Once the other person is connected make the Free Call and talk as long as you content.
Advice please on a dialer app to use with a 907A, no longer carrier-locked to AT&T
Hi,
I live in Europe, have just bought a used 907A from the US. I've carrier-network-unlocked it and put in a European SIM.
The system recognises the new SIM and happily uses it to download data eg off the internet.
I also have a Tab S 10.5" which similarly takes a SIM, and downloads data PLUS it uses a Samsung dialer app with the SIM to make & receive cell phone calls & text messages.
So I've tried to find an app which will do the same on my 907A, but so far none connect calls.
Any dialer/contacts/text messaging app recommendations, please?
(I know from other threads I could use VOIP instead as a work-around, I'd prefer a cell solution if there is one)
I know that AT&T did not include (or blocked) calling/messaging in the code in the AT&T shell, but had hoped to add/get round this.
(A used "international" version p907 had proved impossible to find)
Many thanks
Merry Xmas
David
davidshack said:
Hi,
I live in Europe, have just bought a used 907A from the US. I've carrier-network-unlocked it and put in a European SIM.
The system recognises the new SIM and happily uses it to download data eg off the internet.
I also have a Tab S 10.5" which similarly takes a SIM, and downloads data PLUS it uses a Samsung dialer app with the SIM to make & receive cell phone calls & text messages.
So I've tried to find an app which will do the same on my 907A, but so far none connect calls.
Any dialer/contacts/text messaging app recommendations, please?
(I know from other threads I could use VOIP instead as a work-around, I'd prefer a cell solution if there is one)
I know that AT&T did not include (or blocked) calling/messaging in the code in the AT&T shell, but had hoped to add/get round this.
(A used "international" version p907 had proved impossible to find)
Many thanks
Merry Xmas
David
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Hi David,
I'd not found a satisfactory dialer, but have had pretty good success with Google's Hangouts doing both phone calls and video chat. In fact,I plan doing a conference call tomorrow with my Sister's family in Spokane, and my family here where I live. This will involve my Note Pro, my Sister's desktop, my Nephew's Note Pro, my Niece's iPad Pro, and my Daughter's Mac. we're celebrating two Birthdays tomorrow. I guess this is the new face of family in our age. Pretty cool, Huh?
By the way, we're experiencing a pretty fair snow storm here in Salt Lake City. What's the weather like in your area of the UK?
Rob