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FYI: DROID Turbo Can’t Currently do Simultaneous Voice and Data

Kellen October 30, 2014 316

As a quick heads up, we wanted to make sure the new DROID Turbo owners in the building were aware of a feature that isn't currently available on their device, but will be by the end of the year - simultaneous voice and data. We aren't sure why the device isn't...

Report: Google to Kill Off Voice Within Couple of Months, Functions to be Solely Handled by Hangouts

Tim March 18, 2014 94

It was right around this time last year when news was breaking left and right that Google had ambitions to introduce a unified messaging service for its mobile and desktop platforms. At Google I/O in 2013, Google unveiled Hangouts, which connected all of the...

Google Hangouts Confirmed to be Future of Google Voice

Tim May 20, 2013 55

Last week at the I/O developers conference, Google introduced Hangouts, a cross-platform unified messaging service. Although, the service didn't quite incorporate all of Google's messaging services at time of launch, it has been confirmed through Nikhyl...

Video: This Guy’s “Voice-Controlled Home” is Freakin’ Sweet

Tim May 7, 2013 53

The video above is currently making the Interwebz rounds this morning, showing a tenacious gentleman who has programmed his home's tech and lighting to be completely controlled by his voice. Using apps like Tasker for his Google TV and VeraLite controllers for...

Google Voice for Android Updated as Well: Fixes Delayed SMS Notifications and Inbox Syncing Issues

Kellen December 5, 2012 24

On the heels of the major Google Search update that just rolled out, which includes a handful of new Google Now cards, we also get a minor update to my favorite app of all time, Google Voice. It's nothing more than a bug fixer, taking care of delays in SMS...

Google Voice Update Fixes Bugs, Makes Reference to Making Calls Without Data (Updated)

Kellen August 31, 2011 68

So Google Voice received a pretty solid bug fixing update (UI enhancements too) this morning that improves notifications, eliminates that obnoxious need to press play twice in voicemails, and now warns you when you have no data connectivity. It also mentions...