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Ramsayfarian · 08-25-2010, 01:33 PM

Just downloaded Google's new call feature. Allows free calls anywhere in Canada and the US. $.02 per minute for anywhere else. I've only made a few calls so far, but the sound is crystal clear.

Azure · 08-25-2010, 01:35 PM

Where did you download it from?

Ramsayfarian · 08-25-2010, 01:36 PM

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Where did you download it from?

Umm, google. Log into gmail and you should get a prompt asking if you want to try it out.

Ramsayfarian · 08-25-2010, 01:37 PM

Can anyone recco a good USB headset?

BlackEleven · 08-25-2010, 01:37 PM

I didn't get a prompt, but I have a "Call Phone" contact in my contacts list. Clicking on it prompts me to install the software.

Esoteric · 08-25-2010, 01:38 PM

http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/...rom-gmail.html

Here's some more information, and it links into where you can download it from.

I'm really hoping they use this with Android integration; that would be awesome!

Azure · 08-25-2010, 01:45 PM

Yeah, I'm not seeing it. With android integration this would be amazing. I wouldn't have to use my cell minutes anymore. Just the data plan.

Would be interesting how much data a call uses.

fredr123 · 08-25-2010, 01:46 PM

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If you’re not a U.S. based user—or if you’re using Google Apps for your school or business—then you won’t see it quite yet. We’re working on making this available more broadly—so stay tuned!

Translation: you'll get this in Canada about the same time you get Google Voice (i.e., don't hold your breath).

Ramsayfarian · 08-25-2010, 01:48 PM

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Translation: you'll get this in Canada about the same time you get Google Voice (i.e., don't hold your breath).

Last time I checked I was currently living in Canada and I'm using right now.

Azure · 08-25-2010, 02:19 PM

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Translation: you'll get this in Canada about the same time you get Google Voice (i.e., don't hold your breath).

Supposed to be available in Canada anyday now. For some people it already is.

fredr123 · 08-25-2010, 02:29 PM

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Last time I checked I was currently living in Canada and I'm using right now.

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Originally Posted by Azure

Supposed to be available in Canada anyday now. For some people it already is.

Are you guys talking about Google Voice or this new Google Call thing?

Frank MetaMusil · 08-25-2010, 02:31 PM

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Supposed to be available in Canada anyday now. For some people it already is.

I was also able to download and use. If you just go through Google, it gave me an error, but using that link earlier in the thread you can just get right to the software and install it.

fredr123 · 08-25-2010, 02:33 PM

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I was also able to download and use. If you just go through Google, it gave me an error, but using that link earlier in the thread you can just get right to the software and install it.

I downloaded the stuff today too. I can make voice calls to other gmailers in my contact list. I was under the impression the new Google Call would allow you to make voice calls to any telephone number, not just people in your contact list who have also installed the software.

Perhaps I am mistaken...

Azure · 08-25-2010, 02:35 PM

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Are you guys talking about Google Voice or this new Google Call thing?

Google Call.

Azure · 08-25-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fredr123

I downloaded the stuff today too. I can make voice calls to other gmailers in my contact list. I was under the impression the new Google Call would allow you to make voice calls to any telephone number, not just people in your contact list who have also installed the software.

Perhaps I am mistaken...

So add someone to your contact list and include their phone number.

I did think you were supposed to be able to call anyone though.

GoFlamesGo · 08-25-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by fredr123

I downloaded the stuff today too. I can make voice calls to other gmailers in my contact list. I was under the impression the new Google Call would allow you to make voice calls to any telephone number, not just people in your contact list who have also installed the software.

Perhaps I am mistaken...

I just downloaded and tried Google Call and you can call any number you want (cell phone or landline).

fredr123 · 08-25-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Azure

So add someone to your contact list and include their phone number.

I did think you were supposed to be able to call anyone though.

You are:

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Originally Posted by Google Blog

Gmail voice and video chat makes it easy to stay in touch with friends and family using your computer’s microphone and speakers. But until now, this required both people to be at their computers, signed into Gmail at the same time. Given that most of us don’t spend all day in front of our computers, we thought, “wouldn’t it be nice if you could call people directly on their phones?”

Starting today, you can call any phone right from Gmail.

Sounds like you might just be using the Gmail voice and video chat features which have been available for some time.

fredr123 · 08-25-2010, 02:44 PM

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I just downloaded and tried Google Call and you can call any number you want (cell phone or landline).

Where are you located?

Ramsayfarian · 08-25-2010, 02:44 PM

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Where are you located?

nm

Ramsayfarian · 08-25-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fredr123

Are you guys talking about Google Voice or this new Google Call thing?

Google call. I'm calling people who aren't in my contact list.