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Viber for Android update brings Holo interface and desktop integration

By Robert Nelson
on 7 May, 2013

Viber had been available as a mobile app that allowed users to make voice or video calls as well as send text or picture messages. As of today however, Viber is now available for the desktop. As part of the version 3.0 update, the company has introduced a desktop app for Mac and Windows. And in addition to the desktop apps, the Android app has also gotten an update.

Google extends free Gmail calls through 2013

By Eric Abent
on 26 Dec, 2012

One of the more interesting features of Gmail, as many of you already know, it that it lets you make voice calls in addition to just sending off emails. Google allows free domestic calls within the US and Canada, which is a major bonus, but today it announced that the free calls won't be ending anytime soon. Google has revealed that it will extend free domestic calling for the US and Canada through 2013.

Google’s ‘Send a call from Santa’ is back for 2012

By Cory Gunther
on 20 Dec, 2012

With the biggest day of the year for Santa quickly approaching we might as well help him out a little. Let Santa make a few phone calls to our friends and family instead of flying everywhere. Just like last year Google's launched their Send a call from Santa site for your enjoyment. We can send phone calls, emails, and even share the funny results right to Google+. More details below.

Sony Xperia T is HD Voice certified, has been all along

By Dave LeClair
on 18 Oct, 2012

Sony issued a blog post reminding everyone that the Xperia T is HD voice certified. Apparently, this feature was not listed on Sony's product page for the device originally, so people kind of forgot that it was a feature of the device. It has since been added to the Xperia T's page on Sony's site.

Google granted creepy eavesdropping patent for keyword-based ads

By Michael Crider
on 23 Mar, 2012

Google is watching you. So is everyone else, of course, and it's not like Google is trying to hide the fact - their controversial new privacy policy was plastered over every single web service for the better part of a month. But the USPTO has just granted them a patent on a piece of technology that actually listens to you - and I don't mean in the helpful Voice Actions sort of way. United States Patent 8,138,930 lays the groundwork for a system that actually listens for keywords in phone conversations and stores the triggers in a database, to serve contextual advertisements later.

Google+ Circles now available on Google Voice

By Michael Crider
on 23 Feb, 2012

Are you one of those strange, old-fashioned folks who talks to people on the phone? Actually moving your lips and everything? Wow, you're old. Well, now you can combine your stone-age analog air vibrations with super-advanced modern social networking all the kids are talking texting about. Starting today your Google+ Circles are available in Google Voice, too, allowing you to define what action Google Voice takes when one of your contacts calls. To be blunt, it makes it a lot easier to send that friends who's just a little too persistent straight to voicemail.

Google Voice Updated to 4.2.34, Fixes for delayed notifications and more

By Cory Gunther
on 31 Aug, 2011

The Google Voice app received an update today folks. Not only did Google add some much needed fixes but there are a few new UI changes too. First off at the top of the list you'll notice them reference being able to make calls without data connectivity. What this means is once you call a number once, Google Voice will remember it and you wont need a data connection to call that number in the future. More details below.

Call function for Dell Streak 7 dug up

By Shane McGlaun
on 4 Feb, 2011

Those in the Android tablet market might be interested in the Dell Streak 7 tablet. The tablet is on T-Mobile for about $200 and is an interesting offering. I would bet that there are some users that would be more inclined to try the Streak 7 if the thing could do voice calls.

Voice Calling feature available on Bell, Rogers and AT&T Galaxy Tabs

By Dakota Torres
on 22 Nov, 2010

I have good news for those of you who recently have or are interested in purchasing a Samsung Galaxy Tab on Bell, Rogers or AT&T. An XDA member by the name of ClubTech has recently released a method that will allow you to make calls on your Galaxy Tab.

Guardian Project has secure Android smartphones in the works

By David Junior
on 1 Mar, 2010

Cryptographically secure phones has been around for quite sometime now but the use of such devices are highly underutilized due to their high cost and low user support. Android is now being used by Guardian Project in an effort to bring these types of devices to the masses. Android-compatible handset will be updated with new firmware release that would add an anonymous browser, encrypted email, secure voice calls and secure data sync, along with various other security related things.