PhoneFusion brings visual voicemail to Android in less than beautiful fashion

12 November 2008 by Staff Editor

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PhoneFusion today announced their Fusion Voicemail Plus service for Android Smartphones at the Under the Radar: Mobility event. This is fantastic news for those who went from owning an iPhone to the T-mobile G1. PhoneFusion offers services that their existing customers enjoy so much that they decided to bring them to Android.

Visual voicemail is an extremely useful service, that allows you to listen to messages in the order in which you like directly through your G1, without having to listen to them in chronological order. From what we have seen the visual voicemail service looks very primitive in its current state. The PhoneFusion Voicemail Plus service will be available for free by the end of the year.

Louis Libin, chief executive officer for PhoneFusion said, “With the launch of T-Mobile’s G1, the first Android-powered smartphone, people have been looking for an innovative visual voicemail app that runs on this breakthrough device. We believe Fusion Voicemail Plus fills this gap, giving the Android community a better way to stay connected when it matters most. We expect this application will quickly become one of the favorites on Android Market.”

[Via MarketWatch]

Join the Discussion (33 comments)

kitsunisan

11-12-2008 05:53 PM

Wonder what the different color coding means? Hopefully the visuals will evolve, still, can't wait for this app.
Tyler

11-12-2008 06:19 PM

good god, that's horribly ugly :l
MobileMan

11-12-2008 06:42 PM

They can keep the colors and Ill take the app. Im sold. I would like to have VM like that.
refused9150

11-12-2008 07:14 PM

I love Visual voicemail so much. Its hard to go without it. I would just like to know what is with the colors and outdated look. It just does not visually look good in any way.
constellanation

11-12-2008 07:20 PM

so you all posted the exact same comments here and there? odd. anyway i think they're right about its popularity, i'll download it especially for my favorite price? free.
mikef1182

11-12-2008 07:44 PM

I love Android, but a lot of the menus and apps have that "outdated" look like this app.
refused9150

11-12-2008 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by constellanation

so you all posted the exact same comments here and there? odd.

What do you mean?
orange

11-12-2008 11:56 PM

so how it's gonna be different from youmail I'm currently using? nothing?
Boogdriod

11-13-2008 12:47 AM

Definitely would make the G1 dope-er!
Serg

11-13-2008 03:16 AM

Some serious UI is needed.
insight spinner

11-13-2008 07:35 AM

Youmail provides the same functionality within the existing apps -- email and messaging. No need for me to install another app and take up precious real estate, but it's great to have options for others.
michaelmanna

11-13-2008 03:23 PM

Hi everyone. My name is Michael Manna and I represent PhoneFusion. First off, I'd like to thank everyone for commenting on FVM Plus for Android. We're very excited about the Q4 release of the app. Please keep in mind that what you are looking at today is a beta and not the final product. We just wanted everyone to experience how cool the technology is with FVM Plus. Now that we've proven the apps works, it's time for our graphic artists to make it pretty. As I said, after they do their magic, the app will be available by the end of Q4. Now as far as the "colors":

Your messages will display as follows:
• Yellow = message taken but not downloaded
• Red = marked for deletion (deleted when you empty trash) - Note that if you don’t
empty your trash your mailbox may fill up.
• Dark Green = NEW (not listened to)
• Light green= OLD (listened to)

This is displayed in the users guide for FVM Plus along with any other help you may require. Also, if anyone has any questions or suggestions, we welcome all feedback. Please feel free to email us at support@phonefusion.com. Thanks for your time and have a great day.

Michael

P.S.
It's completely FREE.
aniphex

11-14-2008 03:20 AM

they be rasta mon!
shaky777

11-14-2008 03:48 AM

for now just try this is pretty cool:

http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f...-for-now-7247/
michaelmanna

11-14-2008 07:41 AM

I will be posting a video of the FVM Plus app on the T-Mobile G1 by the end of next week. Remember that this is beta, but we are working hard to get the final release to you.
doomcomplex

11-17-2008 04:35 PM

Yeah, like someone else said, you can set up Youmail to email mp3 recordings of your messages to you. You can the listen to the mp3 voicemail directly from the G1. Super easy and convenient.

Mr. Peck

11-18-2008 01:57 AM

Quote:

Yeah, like someone else said, you can set up Youmail to email mp3 recordings of your messages to you. You can the listen to the mp3 voicemail directly from the G1. Super easy and convenient

This way uses your 3g, EDGE, or local network traffic.

For now this may work but, we need immediate access to visual voicemail.

YouMail

Fusion VoiceMail is already on Palm, Windows Mobile and Blackberry.

It will cost you money through other providers

michaelmanna

11-20-2008 10:12 AM

Hey everyone. After hearing some great feedback about the look of the UI, our people have been working hard to make it much prettier...and have. Here is a pic of the new look. As you can see, we offer the choice of either a black or white skin. I will be getting my G1 today and uploading a YouTube video demonstrating the FVM Plus app. Remember that this is a Beta and we are, still, working hard to get the final release out asap.

Also, we have set up an email especially for the Android community. You can communicate with us at androidfeedback@phonefusion.com.

Thanks again and keep the feedback coming!
Mr.Duck

11-20-2008 10:36 AM

wow, that looks a ton better! keep up the good work!
MrGibbage

11-20-2008 10:47 AM

That looks impressive. Sign me up!
constellanation

11-20-2008 03:31 PM

sweet! gimme gimme gimme!
michaelmanna

11-20-2008 07:42 PM

Here is a video of the new look for Fusion Voicemail Plus for Android. I will be uploading another video demonstrating how well the app integrates with the G1 and Android OS. Remember that this is still in Beta and we welcome all your feedback. Thanks for the posts, everybody.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fpPPlr3Z_I"]YouTube - Fusion Voicemail Plus for Android[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OaBhKSXbzM"] [/ame]
michaelmanna

11-25-2008 09:47 AM

Here is a setup video for FVM Plus on the G1:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giKuekjR_8Q"]YouTube - Setup FVM Plus on your G1[/ame]

Thanks to everyone downloading the app and emailing their feedback!
notxel21

11-25-2008 09:53 AM

Here is the email I received this morning 25NOV08 from Michael Mana of PhoneFusion.

"We will be updating the app today with the contacts issue fix. You
will need to re-download the app though. Thanks and have a great
thanksgiving."

Michael S. Manna
PhoneFusion
sthig

11-25-2008 11:00 AM

It's worked a whole "once" for me and never again. It says I've got a new VVM but when I check, it says "no messages"

I've fought with this all day long (yesterday). Did reboots, uninstall/reinstall and everything else I could think of and nothing worked. I've emailed them several times and all I got back was "you've got 6 messages" (well, THAt was a big help)
michaelmanna

11-25-2008 04:10 PM

Thanks again for all the great feedback. We have launched our official blog at www.blog.phonefusion.com. We will be posting on a daily basis and addressing everyone's feedback and where we will be going with all of our products.

Also, we have a knowledge base and manual for Android up at www.support.phonefusion.com. Most of your questions and concerns can be answered there. However, you're still welcome to email us at androidfeedback@phonefusion.com.

The update for FVM Plus for Android will go live tonight or tomorrow morning. Thanks.
michaelmanna

11-25-2008 05:31 PM

Hey everyone. We have launched our official blog, www.blog.phonefusion.com. We are, currently, in a state of rebranding, so the site is bare bones. However, we figured it was important to get timely information to the community rather than wait for the pretty design to get finished. Please visit if you have a chance. Thanks.
constellanation

11-25-2008 05:35 PM

did i see a possible tonite update in that blog link? sweet.
michaelmanna

12-01-2008 05:21 PM

Here is a video blog speaking on the 2.12 update coming 12-2-08:

http://blog.phonefusion.com/
michaelmanna

12-02-2008 03:23 PM

The 2.12 update is LIVE. Please visit PhoneFusion for all the details.
michaelmanna

12-03-2008 11:08 AM

We have updated our Official Blog with answers to many questions regarding FVM Plus for Android. Please go to http://blog.phonefusion.com and subscribe to our updates. Also, you can find answers in our FAQ at support.phonefusion.com. Thanks!
PhoneFusion

02-13-2009 09:57 AM

PhoneFusion has started forums to discuss FVM+ and it's other products at http://forum.phonefusion.com

We just brought it up so there isn't a lot there just yet but I'm sure people here can fill it up...
ImaG

02-13-2009 11:09 AM

Has there been anyone on this site(creators of the PF software not included) that have actually gotten this thing work at all?