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Mon, Oct 11th, 2010, 02:08 PM #1
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This one is pretty cool! A few days ago, Google rolled out a new feature for Gmail -- the ability to call US and Canadian phone numbers for free. Voice chat has been available through Google Chat for some time, but the official ability to call phones directly is new. You'll need to install the Google voice and video chat plugin. After that, you should be able to use the "Call phone" option under "Chat" inside Gmail. Technology news outlets have reported that the free calling between the US and Canada is good until the end of the year. After that, Google hopes that international calling fees will keep the serivce between Canada and the US free.
Google didn't make the "Call phone" option immediately available to all Gmail accounts, but they have been rolling it out steadily since August 25. If you don't see it yet, it should appear soon.
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Tue, Oct 12th, 2010, 12:10 AM #2
I use it everyday! It is an excellent program.
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Tue, Oct 12th, 2010, 02:22 AM #3
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Thank you!!! I just talking for an hour with my friend from Chicago and beside it... it said free... I love this! I hope they keep it free.
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Tue, Oct 12th, 2010, 06:49 AM #4
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Well hopefully they will let people know if it changes.
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Tue, Oct 12th, 2010, 09:31 AM #5
I've been using it regularly to call long distance within Canada. Great feature. I have a lovely headphone/microphone set that's super comfy to wear.
I hope it sticks aroundEarn Amazon Gift Cards just by using this search engine instead of your regular one...
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Tue, Oct 12th, 2010, 11:40 AM #6
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That's awesome to know that it actually works! My husband has a brother in Ohio, so maybe I can get him to try this.
Now to just go international, so he can call his mom and sisters!
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Tue, Oct 12th, 2010, 11:51 AM #7
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A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station.... what more can I say........
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Tue, Oct 12th, 2010, 11:53 AM #8
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Thx, Cuckoobird!
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Tue, Oct 12th, 2010, 02:01 PM #9
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Have also been using this feature for over a month, A lot better than paying for skype.
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Tue, Oct 12th, 2010, 02:25 PM #10
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