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"This app is the reason i bought my iPhone." - Make your iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad a true Internet phone. No strings attached!Unlimited FREE calls, texts and picture sharing to Facebook and GTalk friends, or any phone number in US/Canada. Login with Facebook or Google account to call and chat with friends anywhere in the world, even when you are on a plane. Configure your Google Voice to have absolutely FREE calls and SMS to regular phone numbers in North America.Share pictures with friends who also use Talkatone.*** TOP FEATURES *** Free calls/texts on all iOS4 and iOS5 devices over WiFi or 3G* Calls and texts with Facebook friends without phone numbers worldwide Universal Address Book Native iPad interface High quality audio with voice compression Highest-rated phone app Unbeatable FREE support within 24 hours.(*Internet provider data charges may apply)*** IMPORTANT *** Battery Saving mode uses Talkatone servers, thus you'll be connected to Google through them. Contact our Support for more details. Calls to regular phones in US and Canada requires an existing Google Voice account SMS is available for US users only Limited Bluetooth support on iPod Touch and iPad*** SUPPORT ***If you have questions, need help configuring or have an idea how to improve Talkatone please contact us from the app. Go to Settings and tap Support button at the top left.*** FINE PRINT ***Facebook graph and chat are provided by Facebook Platform. TalkMe.IM, Inc is NOT affiliated with Facebook.Google Talk and Google Voice services are provided by Google, Inc. TalkMe.IM, Inc is NOT affiliated with Google, Inc.Google Voice is a call enhancement service which may not route emergency (911) calls.*** WEB PRESENCE ***http://www.talkatone.com/http://facebook.com/talkatonehttp://twitter.com/talkatonehttp://talkatone.uservoice.com
What's new in this version: * Optional server-side SMS processing mode which is designed to further reduce data and battery usage and improve reliability. (1)* Several improvements in keeping connection in background.* Stability, reliability improvement.* Fix keyboards with auto-complete bar (e.g. Chinese, Japanese) overlapping texting field under iOS5.Fine-prints:(1) Server-side SMS processing is initially available for Premium users only.
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"Great option for traveling abroad"
Version: Talkatone - free calls, SMS texting and IM chat (Facebook and VoIP Google Voice). 1.3
Pros
1. Very easy to setup
2. Even works for the iPad, iPod Touch and other select portable media players (Android based)
3. Perfect for global travelers who don't have a SIM based cell phone but can use WIFI to make calls.
4. 100% FREE! (That is unless Google decides to charge subscription rates for Google Voice someday)Cons
1. Unable to receive incoming calls to non-smartphone devices (iPad, iPod Touch, etc), or deactivated smartphones.
I have an Android phone that is currently not serviced by a carrier, but it can do everything else via a WIFI connection, including make calls over WIFI via Talkatone. But it would great if it could receive calls. As it stands, you can only setup your current, active smartphone to receive Google Voice/Talkatone calls because it requires the use of your cell phone number to forwards the calls to.Summary
I leave the call quality off the Pros & Cons, because it really depends on the internet connection at the time of the call, so everyone could have different call experiences. Personally, I've had good and not-so-good sounding calls, but the good have certainly outweighed the bad ones. It's not perfect, but it serves a purpose and does it well.
CORRECTION: I must delete that previously mentioned CON! You absolutely CAN enable an iPod Touch, or iPad, or my case, an off-service Android phone to receive incoming calls. So now, this Droid has become my home phone.
Updated on Mar 29, 2012
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Updated on May 2, 2012CORRECTION: You absolutely CAN set it up to receive incoming calls to non-smartphone devices (iPad, iPod Touch, etc), or deactivated smartphones.
My mistake! :\
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