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[Q] Is there a "free texting" app for Infuse (Android in general)?

Currently have an iPhone 4 and am waiting for my new Infuse to arrive. The iPhone had an app (that when jailbroken) allows you to use your Google Voice phone number for BOTH incoming and outgoing texting at no charge using data. The app even integrates with the native SMS app on the iPhone and works flawlessly.
I have been looking for a similar Android app and can't find one. Anyone know of such an app that allows FREE in and outbound texting using data?
To me the $10/month is a waste for a texting plan when I maybe will do 10-20 texts/month and AT&T's "pay per text" rate is a total ripoff.

U should be trying out "Google Voice" first. This does exactly what u r looking for.

I thought Google Voice on Android only allows free INCOMING texts and all outbound were still charged as "normal" texts either to a plan or at AT&T pricing?
If not, I was misinformed and am glad to hear that.

Google Voice in Android is much more integrated and you should be able to do the same with your Infuse (as you did with your iPhone), seamlessly and without the need for jailbreak/root and no extra charge

Kik messenger in market free
Post Infused by Infuse

carhigh said:
Kik messenger in market free
Post Infused by Infuse
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Thanks but not quite what I was asking for.
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If coming from iphone, textfree is on both
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Rldowney said:
If coming from iphone, textfree is on both
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Close, but I don't want yet another phone number.
I'm looking for a Google Voice solution and I am being told that (strangely enough) the Google Voice app should work although I am still a bit skeptical about that because everything I have read says it's only for incoming text and outgoing text through G.V. is charged at regular text rates.
I'll have to wait until my INFUSE shows up then I will find out for sure. All I have now is a Samsung 10.1 Android tablet which won't let me download G.V. so I can't even try.

I would like to know as well if GV outgoing is free. I dont text much but my wife does quite a bit.
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Outbound and incoming texts through a Google Voice number is completely free. I've already sent a hundred or so texts without incurring charges through Voice.

you can't get MMS though right?? is there a work around for that??

MisterEdF said:
I'll have to wait until my INFUSE shows up then I will find out for sure. All I have now is a Samsung 10.1 Android tablet which won't let me download G.V. so I can't even try.
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U can try it out by logging in into GV on ur computer.
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you can't get MMS though right?? is there a work around for that??
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So far, none.

Well, finally got my Infuse and loaded up my Google Account and as others said I do indeed get 2-way free texting.
The only thing I don't like is that it is not integrated into the "stock" messaging app. I have to keep a GV widget on the home screen. As I mentioned in my OP there was an iPhone app that fully integrated GV into the iPhone messaging app complete with pop-up notifications which was very nice. I'm surprised that doesn't exist for Android since Google and Android are so closely related.
You can forward GV texts to email or even to your carriers text messaging but of course it then becomes a chargeable text.

MisterEdF said:
Well, finally got my Infuse and loaded up my Google Account and as others said I do indeed get 2-way free texting.
The only thing I don't like is that it is not integrated into the "stock" messaging app. I have to keep a GV widget on the home screen. As I mentioned in my OP there was an iPhone app that fully integrated GV into the iPhone messaging app complete with pop-up notifications which was very nice. I'm surprised that doesn't exist for Android since Google and Android are so closely related.
You can forward GV texts to email or even to your carriers text messaging but of course it then becomes a chargeable text.
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Do it like I do - stop using stock sms app.

diablo009 said:
Do it like I do - stop using stock sms app.
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Obviously I am NOT using the stock messaging APP because it doesn't work with Google Voice. So what messaging app are you using with GOOGLE VOICE MESSAGING?

MisterEdF said:
Obviously I am NOT using the stock messaging APP because it doesn't work with Google Voice. So what messaging app are you using with GOOGLE VOICE MESSAGING?
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The google voice one
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Rldowney said:
The google voice one
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+1
I use GV for all my texting needs. So no need for native messaging app. And for occasional/stray texts that need to come to my phone, I use GoSMS.

App to have Free SMS & Calls?

As the question says...
does someone knows an app to have Free SMS & Calls to Normal and smart phones?? (that works in Mexico)
something like textfree for example but that application was block by Telcel here in Mexico :/

Google voice
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I use Google Voice for text
and Groove IP for phone (paid)

dhtlarmon said:
I use Google Voice for text
and Groove IP for phone (paid)
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But as i know google voice only works in the USA o not??
Im from mexico
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There's Something called Text+ (look for Textplus in market) i used that on my ipod touch for unlimited free SMS, doesnt support calling though... it does give you your own phone number, and you can send and receive texts

remark517 said:
There's Something called Text+ (look for Textplus in market) i used that on my ipod touch for unlimited free SMS, doesnt support calling though... it does give you your own phone number, and you can send and receive texts
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yeah i already tried it out but it doesnt work for mexico :/

Best Alternative App to Replace Unlimited Messaging Plan?

I'm considering dropping my unlimited texting plan and using an app in its place to save some money. I know I can use google voice for sms but is there an app that will allow sms and mms without requiring the other person to have the same app too? You can't send mms with google voice can you? I like the google voice idea because I can just use one number and not require anyone to use a special number just to text me. I think this could be a great discussion on how we can help each other find ways to save on our bills!
Edit: If this has already been discussed please direct me to that thread. Thanks!

I looked at the apps I used for sms and issue is that all of the one's I used were app to app. Best bet is google voice, maybe try some of the mass instant massaging apps, like ebuddy or palringo.
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Use text plus, its in the market. You can create a profile and include a signature that will appear in text... You can also send and recieve mms texts. Works over wifi and 3g , 4g. Its a free app
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Any google voice app (voice+msg) in Android

Hi, I am new to Android. I used iPhone before, and pretty much like the Talkatone app on iOS, as I can make/receive free calls, send/receive free msgs in a single app using my google voice account. Is there an equivalent in Android? I know GrooveIP, but that only fulfills the free call part. I have to download gv app itself to read/send msgs. That's not so convenient as Talkatone does.
Anyone recommend a true equivalent app as Talkatone?

there 2 apps
viber
tango
both free in market
viber to send/recive free call and messeges to any one have viber on
i phone or android or wm workes great ovér wifi and data plan.
have fun

[Q] Free calling to the US?

I just got an invite to the Vonage Mobile app this weekend from a friend of mine. I get a bunch of invites for different apps from friends, but got told to download this because it has free calls to any US or Canadian number. I tried the MagicJack app earlier for free US calls and the quality was pretty bad.
It looks like its using VoIP for calling and they have a peer to peer service for free calls between other users. Looks like it has texting too with photo sharing.
Has anyone used this app? Is it really free to call? Seems like a lot in one app, but wondering about the free US calls....

Not tried Vonage, but Skype and Viber will do the job, just uses either Wifi or data allowance, but calls are free.

moneyonline said:
I just got an invite to the Vonage Mobile app this weekend from a friend of mine. I get a bunch of invites for different apps from friends, but got told to download this because it has free calls to any US or Canadian number. I tried the MagicJack app earlier for free US calls and the quality was pretty bad.
It looks like its using VoIP for calling and they have a peer to peer service for free calls between other users. Looks like it has texting too with photo sharing.
Has anyone used this app? Is it really free to call? Seems like a lot in one app, but wondering about the free US calls....
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Hi guys,
My name is Tzahi and I work at Vonage mobile development center.
Yes, in addition to free app-2-app calls with great audio quality (and messaging - including photo & location sharing), we offer, for a limited time, free calls to any number in the US, Canada or Puerto Rico.
Why don't you give it a try and let us know what you think?
If you have any questions or comments, I'll be happy to assist.
Enjoy our app!
Tzahi Efrati