Google Voice free for everyone!
Until today the free Google Voice service had been available by invitation only. Now that the flood-gates have opened and an invitation isn’t required we expect Google Voice usage to skyrocket. In short, Google Voice gives you a telephone number which can be forwarded anywhere, free transcription of voicemails (which we’ve had moderate success with), cheap international calling and a whole host of other features which you can read about by clicking on the picture above. Small businesses can benefit greatly through this free service (especially in conjunction with the Google Apps Suite) since it means your incoming calls can be screened and routed to the appropriate place (cell phone, office line) without the expensive setup most companies pay for. Additionally, the service works great with all four major smartphone platforms (iPhone, Android, Windows Phone, and BlackBerry) so you can access everything on the go. Sorry international crowd, this is U.S. only for now.
EVO 4G now available on Sprint!
As of right now you can walk right into a Radio Shack, Sprint Store, or purchase online an EVO 4G, the world’s first 4G phone available only on Sprint. This Android powered smartphone is a no-brainer for current Sprint customers looking to upgrade to a new device and features a 1GHz processor, a 4.3″ touchscreen, and a mobile hotpot app which will let you share your 4G connection with up to 8 other devices*. Coming right before the launch of the fourth generation iPhone Sprint picked the perfect time to make their new flagship phone available. The question remains, is this smartphone going to bring any new subscribers to “The Now Network”? For a quick video review from Engadget watch the clip below.
* 4G is currently available in 13 states, click here to see if you live inside a coverage area.
