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So cell phone experts and enthusiasts, what next phone should I get? I have a GSIII now, but honestly I am thinking Nexus 5. Pros? Cons? Something else? Probably won't be moving to the iOS or Windows world.
So, here's why I liked google voice (I no longer have it because the MMS thing was such a pain.)Can text internationally w/ only wifican text from computercan check voicemail from any device (and it's much better than any other VM service)can send/receive calls from computer and it's the same number as my cell phoneeasy to record callscan make VOIP calls from phone (or at least you could, I think google since blocked this)Yes I know there are ways around most of these but google voice was a pretty easy way to do it.There's talk that they'll merge google voice with hangouts, which is such an awful application. Couldn't they have just copied what the iphone does? Apparently not, and it's terrible if you try to make it your primary SMS app.
Quote from: michigancat on August 05, 2014, 12:32:59 PMSo, here's why I liked google voice (I no longer have it because the MMS thing was such a pain.)Can text internationally w/ only wifican text from computercan check voicemail from any device (and it's much better than any other VM service)can send/receive calls from computer and it's the same number as my cell phoneeasy to record callscan make VOIP calls from phone (or at least you could, I think google since blocked this)Yes I know there are ways around most of these but google voice was a pretty easy way to do it.There's talk that they'll merge google voice with hangouts, which is such an awful application. Couldn't they have just copied what the iphone does? Apparently not, and it's terrible if you try to make it your primary SMS app.What don't you like about Hangouts? I think it's better than Apple Messages or whatever they call it. The Apple one is like bare bones.
Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 05, 2014, 12:54:49 PMQuote from: michigancat on August 05, 2014, 12:32:59 PMSo, here's why I liked google voice (I no longer have it because the MMS thing was such a pain.)Can text internationally w/ only wifican text from computercan check voicemail from any device (and it's much better than any other VM service)can send/receive calls from computer and it's the same number as my cell phoneeasy to record callscan make VOIP calls from phone (or at least you could, I think google since blocked this)Yes I know there are ways around most of these but google voice was a pretty easy way to do it.There's talk that they'll merge google voice with hangouts, which is such an awful application. Couldn't they have just copied what the iphone does? Apparently not, and it's terrible if you try to make it your primary SMS app.What don't you like about Hangouts? I think it's better than Apple Messages or whatever they call it. The Apple one is like bare bones.the fact it's separate from the standard android messaging app. So people like my parents who are used to getting texts get hangouts instead, and are like, "what's a hangout???" And now they have to use two separate apps for messaging.For pure chat, I'm sure it's fine, but they either needed to go all the way with SMS implementation or not even bother.
Quote from: michigancat on August 05, 2014, 01:20:19 PMQuote from: Emo EMAW on August 05, 2014, 12:54:49 PMQuote from: michigancat on August 05, 2014, 12:32:59 PMSo, here's why I liked google voice (I no longer have it because the MMS thing was such a pain.)Can text internationally w/ only wifican text from computercan check voicemail from any device (and it's much better than any other VM service)can send/receive calls from computer and it's the same number as my cell phoneeasy to record callscan make VOIP calls from phone (or at least you could, I think google since blocked this)Yes I know there are ways around most of these but google voice was a pretty easy way to do it.There's talk that they'll merge google voice with hangouts, which is such an awful application. Couldn't they have just copied what the iphone does? Apparently not, and it's terrible if you try to make it your primary SMS app.What don't you like about Hangouts? I think it's better than Apple Messages or whatever they call it. The Apple one is like bare bones.the fact it's separate from the standard android messaging app. So people like my parents who are used to getting texts get hangouts instead, and are like, "what's a hangout???" And now they have to use two separate apps for messaging.For pure chat, I'm sure it's fine, but they either needed to go all the way with SMS implementation or not even bother.You can select SMS from the Hangouts part. My SMS/chat messages merge seamlessly.
Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 05, 2014, 01:26:25 PMQuote from: michigancat on August 05, 2014, 01:20:19 PMQuote from: Emo EMAW on August 05, 2014, 12:54:49 PMQuote from: michigancat on August 05, 2014, 12:32:59 PMSo, here's why I liked google voice (I no longer have it because the MMS thing was such a pain.)Can text internationally w/ only wifican text from computercan check voicemail from any device (and it's much better than any other VM service)can send/receive calls from computer and it's the same number as my cell phoneeasy to record callscan make VOIP calls from phone (or at least you could, I think google since blocked this)Yes I know there are ways around most of these but google voice was a pretty easy way to do it.There's talk that they'll merge google voice with hangouts, which is such an awful application. Couldn't they have just copied what the iphone does? Apparently not, and it's terrible if you try to make it your primary SMS app.What don't you like about Hangouts? I think it's better than Apple Messages or whatever they call it. The Apple one is like bare bones.the fact it's separate from the standard android messaging app. So people like my parents who are used to getting texts get hangouts instead, and are like, "what's a hangout???" And now they have to use two separate apps for messaging.For pure chat, I'm sure it's fine, but they either needed to go all the way with SMS implementation or not even bother.You can select SMS from the Hangouts part. My SMS/chat messages merge seamlessly. I just checked and I guess they've improved it. I remember it being a pain/confusing when they first merged them. I'll give it another shot, I guess.
you guys i use my phone all the time and never have any of these problems. seems like you're just creating problems for yourselves but who knows, maybe i'm just not an advanced user.
sprint/tmobile merger dead?
I'm looking for a new phone, does anybody have anything good/bad to say about the samsung galaxy 3 or motorola droid razr maxx (I realize I'm a couple years behind)
Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on August 05, 2014, 08:06:17 PMsprint/tmobile merger dead?Today will be an interesting one on the compound...
Quote from: bonercat on August 06, 2014, 07:32:23 AMQuote from: Mikeyis4dcats on August 05, 2014, 08:06:17 PMsprint/tmobile merger dead?Today will be an interesting one on the compound...Having a billionaire playboy CEO living in kc is gonna be fun. Paris on the plains part two