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Google Voice uptake slowed by App Store block

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Bud Man

(Important note: If you want a Google Voice number, or know someone who does: Wait times for new applicants are widely said to be down to a week or less.) Google Voice is a gigantic potential winner for Google, possibly … Continue reading →

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Apple to FCC: Drop Dead

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Bud Man

“It’s not the crime that gets you, it’s the cover-up” – Washington saying originally referring to Watergate Google Voice continues to get attention for sensible reasons – and much more attention for what are becoming almost senseless ones. The FCC … Continue reading →

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While titans clash, Google Voice gains traction

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Bud Man

A lot of news this week about the overall battle that Google is fighting Apple and AT&T in, including global implications involving Australia and China. Also, though, some thoughtful insights into the importance of Google Voice for users. With the … Continue reading →

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Getting the most out of Google Voice

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Bud Man

There continues to be a ton of “Apple is evil” commentary, though much of it is the journalistic equivalent of retweeting. The Atlantic sums up the pro and con nicely. Even my “smoking gun” entry, below, got a record number … Continue reading →

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Daily Update: Seven reasons to ditch your iPhone

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Bud Man

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Apple just says no to Google, Google Voice apps

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Bud Man

iPhone users seem to have been the biggest fans of Google Voice so far. But on Tuesday Apple took a big step back from Google Voice. They made two big moves: Apple rejected the Google Voice dialer app from Google, … Continue reading →

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Google Voice gets real

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Bud Man

Google Voice is finally broadly available, and Google is taking it forward with new dialer apps that make it much easier to use.  Two highlights: Broadly available. According to Twitter traffic, personal experience and published reports, Google has finally sent … Continue reading →

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