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Going to travel overseas, need some opinions.

Ok here's my dilemma, in about a month I'm going over to parts of Europe/on a cruise. I plan to take my phone and wanted to see what options I had. I've been back and forth on devices but settled on the nexus s since it gave me the best overall experience however I am now stuck with the fact I don't have wifi calling. I planned on using that on the cruise to call out and at my hotels where wifi will be available. Do I have other options? Can I use my phone and do Google voice to call/text?
Side note if I don't figure this out I was either considering trying the sensation or maybe getting a xoom since I wanted a tablet but again can I use Google voice at least to call or text? Or just get a cheapy phone that does wifi calling like a blackberry and go with that?
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you can send texts via wifi. if you link google voice with your phone, you can log into g voice via browser on your phone and then send texts. I'm not sure about making calls though.

Can't you do SIP WiFi calling? Setup options under Settings --> call settings --> accounts Add Account
That's assuming you have a SIP line?
Skype is another option...

he can do that, but he will still be charged for it. idk if that's what op had in mind or not.

If you're getting free Wifi on the boat or hotel, you can use Google Voice to send SMS for no additional cost. You cannot make voice calls over GV without roaming charges on your T-Mobile bill.
To make voice calls, either set up a SIP account or sign up for Skype and use that over free Wifi.

T-Mobile nexus s ? If so the wifi calling app will work ....otherwise Skype tango oovoo fring
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newspeak said:
T-Mobile nexus s ? If so the wifi calling app will work ....otherwise Skype tango oovoo fring
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There isn't a wifi calling app...

Forget I said that..... I haven't tried to use it since I had my vibrant so I assumed it was available for the nexus s
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There should be a hacked wifi calling app available..I'm pretty sure I saw it in the dev forum, so just dig it up. Of course u'll have to be rooted. I'm using wifi calling on my nexus one right now from Pakistan.
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uansari1 said:
There should be a hacked wifi calling app available..I'm pretty sure I saw it in the dev forum, so just dig it up. Of course u'll have to be rooted. I'm using wifi calling on my nexus one right now from Pakistan.
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No wifi calling for nexus s.
Nexus S & G2X

Thanks just dug up the thread and saw that development has been stalled. Hopefully it'll be available in the future.
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Line2 is an option.

I'm just going to borrow my friends G2 or BB and use the wifi calling feature.

[Q] App for texting using tablet?

What is the best app out there for sending and receiving SMS text messages using your tablet?

sms sync tab text.. these are two that i have tired both work. Not used them in a while so might work better now with updates to them.. can do bluetooth or must be on same wifi network. .
Also if you are tethered you can use google voice or yahoo messenger to text to and from phone numbers. Groove ip as well and grove with google voice is awesome to make Phone calls from tablet.. There are so many out there you will have to try and find what works best for your liking and style.

I would recommend using SyncSMS

I would recommend Google voice and talkatone, as the latter requires a Google voice number. Talkatone incorporates both WiFi calling and SMS texting, while using only Google voice allows only texting over WiFi.

I've been trying out Tablet Talk lately and it seems to work well.
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jtc276 said:
I've been trying out Tablet Talk lately and it seems to work well.
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Same here... Tablet Talk is awesome!

I use mighty text. I am not sure about the other apps, but this app uses your own phone number, and there is an extension for the chrome browser for a computer.

SyncSMS
I think I like SyncSMS the best. It seems to be the best of the suggestions.

Google Voice + Groove IP apps so you can make/receive unlimited calls within North America along with unlimited SMS text for free over WIFI. Just pay the one time fee for the Groove IP app or use free equivalent.

I really like tablet talk
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Another one here for tablet talk, been using it for a while now with little to no issues.
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adamhlj said:
I use mighty text. I am not sure about the other apps, but this app uses your own phone number, and there is an extension for the chrome browser for a computer.
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Play store shows this one as incompatible on my device. -.-

trixnrice said:
I would recommend Google voice and talkatone, as the latter requires a Google voice number. Talkatone incorporates both WiFi calling and SMS texting, while using only Google voice allows only texting over WiFi.
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+1 to Google Voice. I use Google Voice's app for texts, and GrooveIP for calls.

I'm using mySMS it's free and works good. Give it a try. I have it set on my cell phone to run in background but not to notify or pop up. I then am able to use Handcent as my normal SMS application.
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Do any of the texting apps mentioned here actually give you your own #, so that actual mobile users can text you? (I'm only aware of Google Voice doing this)

Using tablet talk and it's working great.
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Using syncsms here, just make sure you have free space in your drop box and you're fine!
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adamhlj said:
I use mighty text. I am not sure about the other apps, but this app uses your own phone number, and there is an extension for the chrome browser for a computer.
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Mighty text is awesome they just neeed to have a native app and it's perfect the call from phone feature is sexy.

Do any of these apps support mms too?
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phishn said:
Do any of these apps support mms too?
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Yes the Mighty one does

[APP] Tablet Talk - anyone use it?

So I found this app called tablet talk which is supposed to sync your phone to your tablet via WiFi and it uses your mobile phone number, so you can send text messages and see missed calls, etc. from your tablet..... has anyone used this app, or maybe something similar? If so, how does it work? Is it worth the money? If this is something that works flawlessly, then I can see it is a must-have for a user like me who would love to be able to receive and send text messages from my tablet. Just wanted some opinions on this app, or something similar. So far this is the only app that I have found that can do this.
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Brilliant app, I used it all the time before I sent my nexus back. It connects via Bluetooth or wifi, but i always used bluetooth, it was easier to connect. Text messages show up just like they do on your phone, definitely work the money
Just use the free 15 quid credit that came with your nexus.

thcaddict said:
So I found this app called tablet talk which is supposed to sync your phone to your tablet via WiFi and it uses your mobile phone number, so you can send text messages and see missed calls, etc. from your tablet..... has anyone used this app, or maybe something similar? If so, how does it work? Is it worth the money? If this is something that works flawlessly, then I can see it is a must-have for a user like me who would love to be able to receive and send text messages from my tablet. Just wanted some opinions on this app, or something similar. So far this is the only app that I have found that can do this.
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Yep. Love this app as well. Great for in car as well. Now I don't have to have both my tab and my phone mounted to my windshield. Just my tab and tablet talk....text messages and answering calls (Bluetooth headset of course)
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Using it as well, very handy app. Between that and Groove IP, I generally don't mess with my phone when I'm at home.

Just as everybody else has said, it is worth the purchase. I usually throw my phone in my room and carry the N7 around with me when I'm home so it's nice getting texts and calls sent to the N7 that would have been missed.

Funny seeing this post, cause not to long ago i posted looking for an app like this and someone referred it to me....LOVE this App and use it everyday....you can also accept calls if you have a bluetooth headset paired....its awesome and would refer it to anyone looking to basically use theyre phone features on theyre tablet....
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I use it! I love it! Well worth the money.
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Thank you everyone for the replies. I did end up purchasing this app today and have used it quite a bit just for texting so far. Don't own a Bluetooth headset so I probably won't use it for calls, but its definitely convenient to not have to have both my phone and the tablet next to me npw,. I love being able to received my text messages on my tablet. Showed it to a friend and they really want it now too, but the problem is they have an iPad and a Samsung s3, so I don't know if there is an app that is cross-compatible. If anyone knows of one I'm sure they would appreciate it if you could let me know. Thanks again everyone
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thcaddict said:
Thank you everyone for the replies. I did end up purchasing this app today and have used it quite a bit just for texting so far. Don't own a Bluetooth headset so I probably won't use it for calls, but its definitely convenient to not have to have both my phone and the tablet next to me npw,. I love being able to received my text messages on my tablet. Showed it to a friend and they really want it now too, but the problem is they have an iPad and a Samsung s3, so I don't know if there is an app that is cross-compatible. If anyone knows of one I'm sure they would appreciate it if you could let me know. Thanks again everyone
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You done need to use a Bluetooth headset unless you are in public. Otherwise you can just put it on speaker phone.
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How are you text messaging on your n7?

So I'm new to the nexus 7 just wondering what all of you are using for text messaging? Right now I have text+. But I see others out there such as... mysms, sync SMS, tablet talk. What are you using and why?
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I dont text that much in my Nexus 7 but it I do I just sync it up to my galaxy nexus with tablet talk.
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I tested TabletSMS but the price they asked is ridiculous, and it's necessary to have a wi-fi connection all the time on both devices. So I've bought Tablet Talk and it works great, it can use Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, so it's pretty much perfect for what my use.
My devices are Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro and a Nexus 7.

I use Google Voice over wi-fi. Works perfectly.

Desk SMS here sorry desk SMS on phone tablet SMS on N7.

I use google voice. I don't give out my real cell #, only my google voice #. So I do a lot of my texting from my browser or tablet.

TabletSMS and DeskSMS works on wifi over google account its $4.99/year but if you take your tablet somewhere and forget your phone/ leave it plugged in to charge (still connected to 3G/4G/WiFi) you can text with your Nexus 7 no matter where you go as long as you have an internet connection. it works over google account.

scottharris4 said:
I use google voice. I don't give out my real cell #, only my google voice #. So I do a lot of my texting from my browser or tablet.
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I don't believe that Google Voice works anywhere but the US. I could be wrong though.

bbc0 said:
I don't believe that Google Voice works anywhere but the US. I could be wrong though.
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You can have google voice anywere in the world i use it all the time in the uk but its onky free calls and texts to usa and canada
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Tablet talk works well for me. It's nice to be able to respond to texts without having to grab the phone
Nexus 7 and HTC sensation
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Tablet Talk works great. Use a few of the free Google dollars to buy something that works great.
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Do I need to buy the phone version also to use this?

TabletSMS and DeskSMS are the best. You can even install an extension in Chrome and Firefox to text from your browser. Best part is it is linked to your Google account so no need to have wifi or bluetooth on. Just ensure your phone is connected to the internet. Koush makes great products, can't go wrong!

I use a combination of Google Talk, Facebook Messenger and Zipwhip which forwards SMS from my phone to my tablet, it's also free and can be used on the Web also.

What's the best way to send and receive calls and messages?

I want to be able to receive phone calls and text messages on my tablet. What would be the best way without the other person having to download an app like text+ or line?
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Use a cellular phone.
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graydiggy said:
Use a cellular phone.
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Jokes aside, yes a cell phone would be better.
According to some, VOIP programs can have shotty call quality (for both you and the person you're speaking to). But if you're hell bent on it, there's an app that takes advantage of google voice (free) that has ads (pro version = no ads), and isn't that bad for just the ads. Link here
As for text, i believe many people use whatsapp but I've personally never used it, so I'm not sure how it works or if it will work in the way you're intending / interested in.
Hope that helps some.