Jon Tabar

I just read that Google is finally going to release a much-needed update to GrandCentral, which they will call Google Voice. Here are a couple official Google blog entries about it:
Official Google Blog
NEW – Google Voice Blog

I’ve been using GrandCentral for a while, and I love it. I have a virtual phone number that will forward to my various real phones. I can filter out spam calls. I can listen to my voicemail online. The list goes on.

Here are some of the new Google Voice features:

• SMS text message support: send and receive text messages via your Google Voice number. Messages are forwarded to the cell phones on your account. You can reply directly from any of your cell phones, or from your computer. This is the most important feature in my book!
• Voicemail transcriptions: your voicemail messages can be automatically transcribed, which will allow you to search through your messages easily from your inbox.
• Conference calling: up to 5 people can call your Google Voice number at the same time, and you can conference them all in together.

And now, the important info you need to know: Google Voice will only be available to existing GrandCentral users initially. HOWEVER, you can request an invitation when it becomes available by filling out a simple form!

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