Just got Google Voice. The service actually rocks. They start by giving you a new phone number from the ~1 million that they bought in May 2009. No, there are no 212 numbers available, but there are still some catchy phrases left (URO-LOGY, anyone?).
The service will transcribe your voicemail and then organize voicemail transcripts and text messages. You can also send text messages and make calls from your new phone number via the website.
I’m not sure that I’m willing to ask all of my contacts to update my phone number in their phones, but if you’re just getting started in college, now is a good time to pick up a Google Voice account.
James 6:58 pm on September 28, 2009 Permalink |
Of course, 3.1 still disables tethering so I’m still not happy with Apple/AT&T at the moment.