Honeycomb's tablet interactions with Gingerbread/Froyo phones - Galaxy Tab 10.1 General

Unless i'm missing something, honeycomb tablets are missing a few features that would make the overall android experience a bit better.
1. If I'm signed into Google Voice on both devices when I click on a phone number (in browser, maps, etc...) it should ask if I want to dial with Google Voice, then ring my phone. Much like the Google Voice extension for chrome does.
2. Both my devices are Android, both of them are Samsung's (charge and galaxy tab 10.1). There should be some kind of SMS push via bluetooth or something so I can send and respond to my text messages from the tablet.
3. Sharing of links should be simpler, yes there's instapaper, dropbox, etc.. but there should be a quick way to share links, files and apps and such in a simple quick manner. Kind of like what Palm showed off for the Touchpad and Pre.
The next two are off topic but really needs to be said...
4. The market really needs to differentiate between phone and tablet optimized apps.
5. Task management in Honeycomb really needs help. There should be a faster way to switch between open apps than the clunky "windows" button with the apps that are running on the side. Apple's task switching with gestures is a faster and overall more enjoyable experience. This is Android, we can do better...

1. Google voice uses your data connection ONLY to have google establish a cellular call between you and the recipient. Since your tab does not have a cellular antenna, it cannot do this. I use GrooveIP to make and receive calls from my tablet.
2. You can use your google voice account to receive and respond to text messages. I think there are other ways as well, but my phone only uses GV.
3. Yes, sharing links should be as easy as Chrome to phone, but able to send to any of your devices, from any.
4. Yes
5. I never was much of a fan of gestures, but I would like to be able to remove applications from the multi-task list.

Tubes6al4v said:
1. Google voice uses your data connection ONLY to have google establish a cellular call between you and the recipient. Since your tab does not have a cellular antenna, it cannot do this. I use GrooveIP to make and receive calls from my tablet.
2. You can use your google voice account to receive and respond to text messages. I think there are other ways as well, but my phone only uses GV.
3. Yes, sharing links should be as easy as Chrome to phone, but able to send to any of your devices, from any.
4. Yes
5. I never was much of a fan of gestures, but I would like to be able to remove applications from the multi-task list.
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Im not saying to be able to make calls from the tablet, I'm saying if you click a phone number google voice should prompt you to ring your phone, similar to the way google chrome does it when you have the voice extension installed.

rudolphe; 17887797 said:
2. Both my devices are Android, both of them are Samsung's (charge and galaxy tab 10.1). There should be some kind of SMS push via bluetooth or something so I can send and respond to my text messages from the tablet.
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TexTab.
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rudolphe said:
This is Android, we can do better...
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I take it that means that you personally will be developing for Honeycomb to try and improve upon these short-comings?

Step666 said:
I take it that means that you personally will be developing for Honeycomb to try and improve upon these short-comings?
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If you take it that way your sorely mistaken.
You can take it as a person who loves technology and owns a device from every major mobile os speaking on major flaw in honeycomb.
Task management in honeycomb sucks and needs to be fixed.

no need for the hostility guys. Android is great in that we can add apps and mods to make the devices better. Let's keep this thread focused on how to improve the shortcomings the op pointed out.

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Managing Tab plus other Android device

Hi all,
Before I got my Tab I bought a Tmo Vibrant which is still my primary phone. I am trying to figure out from everyone else how you manage having multiple android devices. Do you give people the number of your Tab and tell them that it is for texting only but no calls? Do you just use your Tab for general internet and use your other device for texting / calling?
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Google Voice
I would be lost without it, from a communications perspective.
However, your thread caught my interest because I am struggling with a way to manage multiple devices, actually. Between Dropbox and Evernote, I am doing ok, but I am always looking for better, faster, stronger...
-Rob
I use my tab for all. I use Bluetooth handsfree for all calls and use it for internet and texts. I use it in my car for navigation. So i use only one device for all.
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pda_crazy said:
I use my tab for all. I use Bluetooth handsfree for all calls and use it for internet and texts. I use it in my car for navigation. So i use only one device for all.
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The challenge is, I have no desire to flash a new ROM to allow for calls. I bricked my Vibrant flashing so I'm a little gun shy! Because I'm in the US, I can't make calls using the Tab, so I'm pretty much stuck with two devices. I want to switch everything over to the Tab so I can do it all from there, but the calls issue is a drawback to that.
robroy90 said:
Google Voice
I would be lost without it, from a communications perspective.
However, your thread caught my interest because I am struggling with a way to manage multiple devices, actually. Between Dropbox and Evernote, I am doing ok, but I am always looking for better, faster, stronger...
-Rob
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Rob,
So do you use Google Voice for VOIP calls from your Tab? I have a Google Voice number, but the text messaging interface in GV is pretty horrible. It's convenient, but it needs more functionality.
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Rob,
So do you use Google Voice for VOIP calls from your Tab? I have a Google Voice number, but the text messaging interface in GV is pretty horrible. It's convenient, but it needs more functionality.
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Google Voice on Android is not a VOIP app.
I to have a Vibrant and a Tab..
See, what I do is I use the Vibrant for calls texts and all apps that would be weird to be on the Tab such as the sonic screwdriver or the lifesaber apps.
And I use my tab more for like email and whatnot...here's the breakdown:
The Vibrant is an extension of my Tab, and the Tab is an extension of my laptop.

Do You Use Google Voice?

In reading the forums here for a while now, it seems like hardly anyone uses Google Voice for anything. This surprises me, since I've always used GV and I can't imagine not using it. I mean, it lets you read/write/manage your SMS messages on your computer (ie I don't have to pull out my phone to text people if I'm at my computer), lets you make/receive calls straight to your computer (ie I don't have to pull my phone out necessarily if I want to make/receive a call and I'm at my computer), calls made/received on your computer don't count against your minutes, and if you happen to still have a MyFaves plan (and I know several of you do) you can set GV as one of your Faves and have all calls made/received with your handset free as well. The only problem I've ever had with it is that it sends/receives SMS messages over your data network, so if you're somewhere where the data connection is clogged (like I was when I was at a music festival recently), you can't send/receive texts. Even so, with all these advantages (some of them pretty huge IMO), why does it seem like no one uses it?
So, do you? If not, why not?
I use it and have regularly text/mms blocked.
Use it for texting and voice mail.
Not perfect, many things I would like improved, but definitely worth it for me.
I only use it for voicemail
beren28 said:
I use it and have regularly text/mms blocked.
Use it for texting and voice mail.
Not perfect, many things I would like improved, but definitely worth it for me.
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I'm curious, what would you like to see improved? Personally, I'd like to be able to send mass texts from my phone, and to be able to send/receive MMS. I know you can send "mass" (to like five recipients, which, I mean, I've never needed to send a text to more than five people, so that's worked fine for me) texts through GV on a computer, but I can't get it to work on my phone.
I use it for international calls, international TXTing (no longer avail.), and craigslist or similar type of communication with people I don't want to share my real phone no. with.
I also use it in conjunction with Gizmo5 when I'm overseas. Sometimes I use this method when my minutes approach the limit.
MMS please! It's about time. This is the only reason why I still have to use my actual phone number.
gongonzabarfarbin said:
MMS please! It's about time. This is the only reason why I still have to use my actual phone number.
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Or you could use email. Or you could upload the picture to dropbox and SMS a dropbox link. Or you could share on any of the other numerous photoshare sites. There's a million ways around the MMS issue if you need to send some crucial media message, but I agree that it would be nice to have the functionality regardless.
We need pitcher messages, at least pitcher hosting so other people can just click the link. I use Google Voice but it's not perfect, it's not that fast.. it needs to be faster.
I just use it for the vm to text. That's pretty handy. I don’t have to talk to or even listen to people anymore!
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I'm curious, what would you like to see improved?
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First I love GV. I have it routed to my home via sip, my cell with the GV app and when I'm traveling with the client built into gmail.
Improvement:
1. MMS would be great. Yes, I could use the cell or gmail but... it would be nice if it were incorporated into GV.
2. The GV organization for messaging (both the app and website) is well, basic. I don't get why all texts from one person can not stay in one convo. Makes it harder to find old text messages.
3. I would like to see more way to initiate conference calls
4. international calls could be cheaper. Yes they are cheaper than skype but that is not cheap... On my phone I use the voxofon app and at home voip with callwithus.
5. petty maybe, but I wish I could adjust the time before VM kicks in.
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First I love GV. I have it routed to my home via sip, my cell with the GV app and when I'm traveling with the client built into gmail.
Improvement:
1. MMS would be great. Yes, I could use the cell or gmail but... it would be nice if it were incorporated into GV.
2. The GV organization for messaging (both the app and website) is well, basic. I don't get why all texts from one person can not stay in one convo. Makes it harder to find old text messages.
3. I would like to see more way to initiate conference calls
4. international calls could be cheaper. Yes they are cheaper than skype but that is not cheap... On my phone I use the voxofon app and at home voip with callwithus.
5. petty maybe, but I wish I could adjust the time before VM kicks in.
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I would also *love* to have all my texts from a single person organized into per-person threads, and wonder why there's not a simple way to do this.
This is kind of interesting...
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/google-voice-now-lets-you-port-your-own-phone-number/
Need MMS and also we REALLY need an alternative GV app.
Maybe one day Go SMS, Chomp or Handcent will support GV. That would be nice.
I love it and use it for my voicemail.
I have a Seattle number that most of my friends know, but upon moving to Arizona, being able to have an AZ local number was a big plus. Now I can have 2 numbers on one cell and not have to update any of my long-term contacts of a number change or any of that nonsense.
I use it, but I don't really love it.
I do not like their voicemail service AT ALL, however I like the convenience of giving people my google voice number, people whom I don't necessarily like
I use it for all my vmails, and for texting. I may even lower my texting package from tmo soon to save a few bucks. I can block people easily, can set custom greetings for different groups of people, and I can even use my bluetooth to make phone calls via my PC bypassing the need for a big voice package.
I use it for voicemail primarily and its the number I give out to businesses and people I don't really care to talk to so I can screen the calls. I also use it more when I don't have my phone on me or im on the computer
Sexy Vibrant featuring Nero V3 w/Voodoo, and FFC installed
I use it all the time. I like how I can screen my calls with it
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I used to use it but I found it redundant and some people didn't appreciate having to keep up with so many phone numbers (GV, Business, Real Vibrant number). It doesn't support MMS so that made it hard to use exclusively.
Plus, I could do without those services running in the background.
It's nice for when you're selling stuff on CraigsList and don't want to give your real number, though.
I do hate Google for making it impossible for us to take our numbers off without giving another real number, or removing Google Voice from our Google Account.
But a quick phone number change took care of that.
I use it for texting some people that i dont want to have my real tmo number.I still have the unlimited texts....i've been thinking of dropping unlimited texting from my plan. I wish I had myfaves so I could have unlimited free calling with it...gotta find a way to get myfaves...hope tmo brings it back.
Its also great for using online,for example, Craigslist etc. Overall I think its great and I can't wait for more innovative features to be added.
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Forward calls and texts to Wifi tablet???

I would like to do this for free (or as cheap as possible).
When I go to the gym I bring my 10.1 Tab in with me and I watch Netflix while I work out. I hate carrying my phone in there PLUS my tab. Is there any possible way that you guys can think of where I can somehow forward my calls and text messages to my tab to come to me over the gym Wifi????
Would love to hear your thoughts.
There are three relatively popular solutions to your question.
[-] The first is SyncSMS, by d0lph1nK1ng. It syncs text messages, using a Dropbox account (you'll need to sign up for one, but it's free for the amount of space required for something like this). You don't need the phone in close proximity to the tablet, but a network connection is required on both devices. Push notifications are available, although as a 'beta' feature.
[-] The second is TexTab, by howettl. It uses Bluetooth to make the transfers, so no Dropbox-style file hosting service is required, however you need the phone to be in the tablet's Bluetooth range.
[-] The third option, which I use, is Google Voice. I prefer the integration (no relying on phone range, file sharing sites, or polling). I receive voicemail notifications and the ability to listen to them in the same inbox. I love the setup. A lot. Phone/tablet/chrome (on my docked laptop) are all notified within three seconds of each other when a new text is received. Google voice uses push notifications on all devices (incl. Chrome, although not technically a device), which has been awesome on my Tab 10.1 in my experience.
Polling is commonly used when push notifications aren't an available feature. This is when an app repeatedly checks every X amount of seconds/minutes/etc. for new messages, instead of being notified from the cloud/other device. Receiving a normal text on your phone is a push notification. It's pushed to your phone. Facebook checking for new friend requests every hour is polling.
Ferris upon has a new app called Verizon Messages that can allow you to sync text messages between your phone and tablet if they are connected too the same wifi network.
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Thanks all!!!
This more than covers the text message part of the equation. Any good ideas how to forward phone calls???
Milkman00 said:
Thanks all!!!
This more than covers the text message part of the equation. Any good ideas how to forward phone calls???
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Go with Google voice and use grooveIP to make and receive calls
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jastop said:
Go with Google voice and use grooveIP to make and receive calls
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You would need to call forward your mobile phone to GrooveIP. This is backwards from what people normally do though(they forward calls from GV# to their phones). hehe
Wait wait wait
I love the Google voice idea for text messages but I'm assuming he wants to reply to his text messages from his phone carrier. He won't be able to do that with Google voice. He will have to use his Google voice number which is a pain.
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shaolinx said:
You would need to call forward your mobile phone to GrooveIP. This is backwards from what people normally do though(they forward calls from GV# to their phones). hehe
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Not correct, inbound calls to my Google voice number ring on my wifi tab when I'm signed into grooveIP. I don't forward the carrier assigned cell phone number.
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seh6183 said:
Wait wait wait
I love the Google voice idea for text messages but I'm assuming he wants to reply to his text messages from his phone carrier. He won't be able to do that with Google voice. He will have to use his Google voice number which is a pain.
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Not if he has Sprint, which it looks like he does.
Google and Sprint have partnered to allow your Sprint mobile number to be your GV number. All texts I send from my 10.1 using GV come from my regular cell phone number. Super slick....
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Not if he has Sprint, which it looks like he does.
Google and Sprint have partnered to allow your Sprint mobile number to be your GV number. All texts I send from my 10.1 using GV come from my regular cell phone number. Super slick....
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Jealous.
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I use groove ip with a Google voice assigned nbr. Used to have the gv nbr forwarded to my phone (droidx). To get the nbr working for both inbound and outbound calls on this tab I had to send the nbr to Google chat. You have to do this in a full browser in your Google account options. Of course you need connection to a Wifi network.
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I think people either misunderstood the question (or the answers / solutions just sucked). I am looking for the same things. When I desire, I would like to have my phone in my pocket / backpack etc, and be able to use my tablet as a phone. When somene calls my phone, I'd like it to "ring" my tablet. When some texts me, I'd like to see it on my tablet. Moreover, I'd like to be able to place calls from my tablet (using my phone number). (I know you can use google voice and skype, etc. but I want it to use my phone with my phone number and appear in my call log and my tmobile monthly bill).
1) Is this already possible? (If so, what is the software called.)
2) If this is not already possible, is it possible given the exposed APIs of android?
I use GrooveIP and Google Voice with my Sprint number.. SMS and phone work great on Tab and on my SGS2 Epic 4G Touch..
you should try skype?
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It's the perfect solution and good for some smiles also.
I was sitting on the couch using my laptop PC and a call came in on Google voice. It rang on my land line, it rang on my Galaxy Nexus phone, it rang on my Galaxy Tab and it also rang on my laptop via Gmail. All 4 places had a different ring tone. My wife and I just looked at each other and cracked up laughing.
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hmetzger said:
I think people either misunderstood the question (or the answers / solutions just sucked). I am looking for the same things. When I desire, I would like to have my phone in my pocket / backpack etc, and be able to use my tablet as a phone. When somene calls my phone, I'd like it to "ring" my tablet. When some texts me, I'd like to see it on my tablet. Moreover, I'd like to be able to place calls from my tablet (using my phone number). (I know you can use google voice and skype, etc. but I want it to use my phone with my phone number and appear in my call log and my tmobile monthly bill).
1) Is this already possible? (If so, what is the software called.)
2) If this is not already possible, is it possible given the exposed APIs of android?
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Yes. I do this with Google Voice and Grove IP.
When someone calls my Google Voice number it rings in 6 places: 1) Personal Cell phone, 2) Galaxy Tab, 3) Laptop PC (via Gmail), 4) Home phone land line, 5) My office desk phone, 6) Office cell phone.
The only downside to this is that I people always know they can get me on the phone.
This also presumes that people call your Google Voice number instead of your cell phone number. It takes a while to train people but after a few months everybody will be using the Google Voice number. In fact, I have no idea what the phone number of my office cell phone is. I'd have to look in settings if someone needed to know.
If you're not using Google Voice do it now. It's a little effort but the payback is BIG.
Also, this makes for some very humorous scenarios. For example, I was in San Jose visiting my daughter. We were in a crowd and got separated. She called me using my Google Voice number. It rang on all of the devices listed above but before I could answer on my cell phone my wife picked up the land line at home which was 400 miles away. My daughter was confused, "Mom? How did I get you? I was calling dad." "Just call again and I won't pick up the phone," says my wife. My daughter called again and this time I answered.
Here's a HUGE benefit of Google Voice:
You can put people into groups. Then you can handle each group differently. For example you can make it so those in the "Office coworkers" group never get passed to your cell or home phone after 8pm. I have a group called Spam. When a I find out a number calling is a telemarketer I put that number into the Spam group. When someone in the Spam group calls me it is NEVER sent to any of my phones. It's my own personal "Do Not Call" list. Google Voice is very powerful.
More Google Voice benefits:
- When someone sends a text message you can have it forwarded to all cell phones and tablets and also your gmail account.
- When someone leaves a voicemail message it will be translated into text and then sent via text messaging. It can also be sent to your email. And, by the way, an attached voice file is included. When you play the voicemail back it highlights the text like a karaoke machine. Very cool.
- ALL Of your text messages and all of your voicemail are stored in you Google Voice mail account. You'll never lose a text or voicemail again. You can log into any browser and retrieve them. And, if you get a new phone all the old text messages immediately show up.
TabGuy said:
I was sitting on the couch using my laptop PC and a call came in on Google voice. It rang on my land line, it rang on my Galaxy Nexus phone, it rang on my Galaxy Tab and it also rang on my laptop via Gmail. All 4 places had a different ring tone. My wife and I just looked at each other and cracked up laughing.
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How do I set it up so it still rings on both the tab AND the computer? I assumed this would be the default setting but since installing GrooVe IP, calls only get forwarded to my tab and cell phone but not google chat on the computer anymore. I have to log out on my tab for calls to go to my computer. Any ideas on how I can change that?
Cheers!
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How do I set it up so it still rings on both the tab AND the computer? I assumed this would be the default setting but since installing GrooVe IP, calls only get forwarded to my tab and cell phone but not google chat on the computer anymore. I have to log out on my tab for calls to go to my computer. Any ideas on how I can change that?
Cheers!
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I have to admit that I have no idea how it rings on my laptop or what setting it takes to make it ring. I do know it's a part of Gmail. I don't think I'd ever answer a call there. It surprised me at first I had to look around to figure out that the ringing was coming from my laptop.
Hi Guys/Gals,
There is actually an app in the market that does just this.... its called tablet talk and connects over Bluetooth or wifi. Its not free but worth every penny. You only need to purchase it once and install on both devices, it will sync your txt messages and allow you to send/receive on your tablet. The best thing about this app is that it will notify you of an incoming call from you phone right on your tablet From your contacts and allow you to mute the call or hang it up.
Go check it out... you will be glad you did.
Cheers
Mark
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What a bout upgrading to the ICS every one saying that the SIM function activated!isnt it? if so all what you have to do is forward your calls to your tab
hmetzger said:
I think people either misunderstood the question (or the answers / solutions just sucked). I am looking for the same things. When I desire, I would like to have my phone in my pocket / backpack etc, and be able to use my tablet as a phone. When somene calls my phone, I'd like it to "ring" my tablet. When some texts me, I'd like to see it on my tablet. Moreover, I'd like to be able to place calls from my tablet (using my phone number). (I know you can use google voice and skype, etc. but I want it to use my phone with my phone number and appear in my call log and my tmobile monthly bill).
1) Is this already possible? (If so, what is the software called.)
2) If this is not already possible, is it possible given the exposed APIs of android?
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It is called Table Talk. And you have to install it to your phone and tablet from the Market.
I can't believe you guys don't know this.

Is There An App Like GrooveIP For WP7?

Iim looking for an app like grooveIP for windows phone 7. groove ip is an app that uses google voice's servers to place free calls using 3g/4g/wifi. i tried freetalk and others arent like it. this is the only thing stopping me from switching over.
jookdakang23 said:
Iim looking for an app like grooveIP for windows phone 7. groove ip is an app that uses google voice's servers to place free calls using 3g/4g/wifi. i tried freetalk and others arent like it. this is the only thing stopping me from switching over.
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There is, sort of... The one I use is called GoVoice and its not as tightly integrated as GrooveIP but it works for the most part over 3G/4G. I'm really not sure if it works over wifi at the moment but I'm sure others will chime in. You can pin the dialer as a live tile and you can also take advantage of text, etc.
Like I said, its not that tight but WP is brilliant and if that's the only thing stopping you, I'd definately give it a go.
Good luck to you whatever you decide
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There is, sort of... The one I use is called GoVoice and its not as tightly integrated as GrooveIP but it works for the most part over 3G/4G. I'm really not sure if it works over wifi at the moment but I'm sure others will chime in. You can pin the dialer as a live tile and you can also take advantage of text, etc.
Like I said, its not that tight but WP is brilliant and if that's the only thing stopping you, I'd definately give it a go.
Good luck to you whatever you decide
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Hi, has there been any development on IP calling that supports google voice on WM7 or 7.5?
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Hi, has there been any development on IP calling that supports google voice on WM7 or 7.5?
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Yes. Windows Phone (WP7 - WM refers to Windows Mobile and that O/S ceased development after version 6.5*) has come a long way over the past year. I would not say that voip calling is still as integrated as other platforms are yet but it is certainly doable and easy. The Skype app will do everything you need. You have voip from 3G/4G and wifi. You can send text messages over wifi as well as a new feature where you can send video messages too. It should accomplish everything you need it to do.
Good luck.
Thanks Mobi.
I am primarily interested in UMA-like functionality, seamless operation between wifi and cellular. Basicall there are two reasons for this. One is being able to get signal where there isn't a strong cellular signal, places like storage facility and company's offices that are way inside. The other is while traveling overseas being able to make calls as if I am still in the states. This is another huge advantage if the phone supports native wifi calling. Even if that's not possible I was able to do it with GrooveIP and still use my own number.
Skype is a totally different ballpark, for starters, you would have to pay for that service. Skype to Skype probably works the best on Windows Phone nowadays. No matter which other platform I tried, nothing beats Skype on Windows Phone. I have nothing against any other platforms (I am a blackberry person myself) but I surely hope Windows eventually gets to a point where it is one big system and total operation between desktop & mobile. Making it an extension of your desktop.. Remember Windows Smartphone and WM5? Pocket PC with Cellular service? To date, my favorite "tablet" is Dell Axim.

Receive text messages on N7? (forwarded from phone)

I tried installing MightyText on my phone and N7 (by pulling the apk) but I guess that's not really how MightyText works...Is it possible to have texts forwarded to my N7 and be able to reply to them? Like how MightyText works?
Thanks
Search "Tablet Talk" on the market.
This isn't what you are looking for at all, but I strongly recommend Google Voice. Then, all of that is taken care of on Google's servers rather than your phone (GV is also free and has way more perks than carrier stuff). Your phone calls, texts, voicemails, etc. are all synced across all your devices. With Groove IP, you can use your tablet as your phone (using VoIP). Just a recommendation, in case you hadn't looked into it...
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This isn't what you are looking for at all, but I strongly recommend Google Voice. Then, all of that is taken care of on Google's servers rather than your phone (GV is also free and has way more perks than carrier stuff). Your phone calls, texts, voicemails, etc. are all synced across all your devices. With Groove IP, you can use your tablet as your phone (using VoIP). Just a recommendation, in case you hadn't looked into it...
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+1 this,one more thought to add "Tablet Text" will send SMS using your phone, where GV its free.
Google Voice if you want to use a Google Number and have WiFi, and TexTab if you want to use BT and your regular # it'll also keep a record of the texts in your messaging app unlike some other tablet texting apps on the market
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Thanks for the suggestions, I'll take a look at each of them
EvanVanVan said:
I tried installing MightyText on my phone and N7 (by pulling the apk) but I guess that's not really how MightyText works...Is it possible to have texts forwarded to my N7 and be able to reply to them? Like how MightyText works?
Thanks
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Install DeskSMS on your phone. It will forward your txt messages via gtalk and you will be able to respond back with via your phone number. It works great. Also, talk keeps track of your messages.
DeskSMS does not require bluetooth pairing of your phone it only needs a wifi connection on your tablet.
biohazrd51 said:
Search "Tablet Talk" on the market.
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Been using it for over a week, the app is great. I don't ever use my phone at home anymore since I got Tablet talk
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Running Tablet Talk and lovin it. It even tells me of incoming calls (callerID)
I use it while at home to do all my texting!!
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Eric_Eric_Eric said:
This isn't what you are looking for at all, but I strongly recommend Google Voice. Then, all of that is taken care of on Google's servers rather than your phone (GV is also free and has way more perks than carrier stuff). Your phone calls, texts, voicemails, etc. are all synced across all your devices. With Groove IP, you can use your tablet as your phone (using VoIP). Just a recommendation, in case you hadn't looked into it...
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Anybody confirms the ability to make free calls to the US via Google Voice for Android? I think it's only possible using Gmail on a PC.
I haven't used Tablet Talk, but I use SyncSMS. It may do the same thing, but you install the App on both your phone and your tablet. Any SMS you receive on the phone will be forward to the tablet where you can reply.
It beneficially stores your SMS in Dropbox (you will need a Dropbox account) and the app just looks in the Dropbox for any new SMS your phone put in there.
mysms is great. They have apps for android and ios and programs for mac and pc and they have an app for the chrome browser. so you can really text from multiple devices with one account or number
valapsp said:
Anybody confirms the ability to make free calls to the US via Google Voice for Android? I think it's only possible using Gmail on a PC.
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Google Voice and Talkatone are both free apps and you can make free calls anywhere in the US and Canada. You can even call and text from your N7. You can get a free Google number or use your mobile.

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