The Google Voice fiasco with the FCC, Google and Apple has taken another turn. According to a new full text released by the FCC, Phil Schiller, the man overseeing the app selection process, personally rejected the Google Voice app for duplication of functionality. This is big news because Apple told the FCC a different story. More »

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Today, AT&T responded to the FCC inquiry into the rejection of the Google Voice app in Apple’s App store. AT&T claimed they had nothing to do with the Google Voice app getting rejected. Guess how Apple responded? They also denied rejecting the Google Voice App, but added they’re still looking into the application because it replaces the iPhone’s core mobile functionality and doesn’t want the Google Voice app to replace the iPhone’s interface.

AT&T didn’t come out and say Apple rejected the Google Voice app or any other app for that matter, but hinted it was Apple’s fault. Apple in this case didn’t throw AT&T under the bus, but instead is making an excuse for “rejecting” the Google Voice application by saying they’re still reviewing it aka we’re telling you we’re reviewing it so you can leave us the heck alone. More »

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If you have Google Voice, here’s another reason to rejoice, it’s free to call Canada using the the service. It was free back when it was GrandCentral and it’s free once again. Now you can bother the folks across the border and let them know you’re using the Google Voice service they don’t have. Or you can always taunt them about being across the border. Whatever the reason, it’s good to know you can call up folks in Canada.

(Via Boy Genius)

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After reading Michael Arrington’s post on TechCrunch about porting his number to Google Voice and how much happier he is after abandoning the iPhone and AT&T, a few things didn’t make sense to me about his post.

First of all, Mike claims that he has no carrier stranglehold him because he can now move to any service whenever he likes. I don’t see how this makes a difference, if you stay with AT&T or go to T-Mobile. You’d still need to sign up for a service in order to use Google Voice (a service that I absolutely love). So, the claim that no carrier will stranglehold doesn’t make any sense, even if he signs up for a shorter length of time or gets prepaid phone service. More »

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Listening to a voicemail has almost become a thing of the past. I rarely listen to a voicemail and most work related stuff either gets done through an email or during face to face meets. But when Google Voice finally goes public, voicemail will become a new communication tool. More »

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The Google Voice/Apple fiasco has hit another level today with AT&T responding in an email sent to CrunchGear, stating:

AT&T does not manage or approve applications for the App Store. We have received the letter and will, of course, respond to it. More »

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The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the FCC has decided to take a closer look at Apple’s recent dismissal of the Google Voice app from its App Store, as part of its bigger investigation into mobile cell phone carriers. They’re interested in who’s behind this recent Google Voice fiasco. Is it AT&T doing things behind the scene or is Apple’s fault? More »

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If you haven’t heard, Apple rejected the Official Google Voice app for the iTunes App Store. Many in the internet world are upset at Apple and AT&T for it. Twitter users were able to voice their frustration using the social network. More »

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Last week after writing the Google Voice post, I wondered if there were any good apps to utilize the Google Voice for my iPhone. My question was answered by the folks over Riverturn, who sent me a copy of their updated VoiceCentral app. The application looks much more refined than their previous version and almost mirrors the iPhone’s Phone settings. (Screen shots and more details after the break). More »

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Last night when I least expected it, I received my Google Voice invite. I was excited and started to set it up. In the process I forgot to take some screen shots (Dohhh!). I realized by the 3rd Step, so that’s where it all starts. I just have to say, playing with it has been great. I hope you enjoy the screen shots and short review (longer one coming soon). More »

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Google is planning to release a Google Voice app for both the Android and Blackberry today . The news was released by Google’s Vincent Paquet who said that the application will not only allow Google voice users to place calls on their devices and have recipients calls display the Google Voice number but it will also make it possible to view voicemail transcripts within the application instead of using the mobile web. More »

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Google Voice has not reached everyone yet, I’m still waiting for mine, but according to BoyGeniusReports, some new features had already started popping up. One of these new features is the ability to change phone numbers. More »

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Yesterday we reported that Google Voice invites were being sent out to those who had requested an invite (which I did back in March).

What Google did with GrandCentral, the company Google acquired in 2007 and turned into Voice, was make acquiring the service easier and hassle free. Instead of invites that need to be sent to those who wanted the GrandCental service, Google is allowing those interested in their service to request an invite. For some the process of acquiring a GrandCentral account was a hassle, one that Google has made easier although the wait has taken some months now. More »

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Google announced this morning, that Google Voice invites are currently being emailed to those who are on their reservation list.

If you haven’t received your invite, do not panic. Google claims the invite list is pretty lengthy and will take some time before everyone on the list gets an invite. More »

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Google, the search engine leader, has apparently reserved one million new phone numbers for their upcoming Google Voice service.

Google Voice is the new feature Google is planning to launch that will allow cell phone users to have a second number with features such as calls, text messages and voicemails will be available on the same cell phone through their wireless carrier. More »

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