Google Voice

Last updated on 25 September, 2012 - 16:52. Originally submitted by Kevin Andrews on 13 Mar 2011 - 21:01.

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Utilities

Description of App

Access your Google Voice account right from your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Send free text messages to US phones and make international calls at very low rates.
Access your voicemail messages with transcription.
Make calls with your Google Voice number.
A Google Voice account is required to use this app (sign up for free at google.com/voice).
Google Voice is currently only available in the US.

Version

1.4.2

Free or Paid

Free

Compatibility

This is a native iPhone and iPod Touch app that is displayed in 2x mode on an iPad

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPhone 4

Accessibility Comments

From the few minutes I have used the app, it seemed very accessible and there were no issues for me. Everything read fine.

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads all page elements.

Button Labeling

All buttons are clearly labeled.

Usability

The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.

Link to Google Voice in the App Store

Visit developer web site

User Options

0 AppleVis user(s) have recommended this app for VoiceOver users.

Comments

#1 Withdrawn from App Store

Submitted by David Goodwin on 16 October, 2011 - 09:03.

This has been withdrawn from the App Store due to issues with iOS 5. It's sure to be back once these are resolved.

#2 Hmm, it seems to work just

Submitted by Terrence van Etti... on 17 October, 2011 - 15:44.

Hmm, it seems to work just fine for me.

#3 Returned to iTunes

Submitted by AnonyMouse on 22 October, 2011 - 00:12.

Google Voice has released v3.1.1891 in iTunes this evening. So it now has returned with the new IOS 5.0 fix. Yes, I experienced no problem before but it was removed due to crashes to some on IOS 5.0. So far I have not seen any problems with this new release. So the bottom line is that Google Voice is back in the iTunes.

#4 How Do I Log In?

Submitted by DPinWI on 25 September, 2012 - 19:21.

I have a Google Voice account, but have never tried it on my iPod Touch.

I installed the latest version.
On the main screen, I double tapped the sign in button.
I get what appears to be a blank screen that sits for a minute.
Then it says log in failed.

I checked in the main settings app for a Google Voice entry.

Any help would be appreciated.

#5 Login Failure

Submitted by AnonyMouse on 25 September, 2012 - 20:48.

As with any and all Google Voice update they always make you sign back in. Very annoying but so far knock on wood. I've not had any problems.

First, once you hit the Sign In button. This should bring you a page of where you enter your credentials. Once you have done that. There is a Log in button.

Were you able to see this at all? Try using your voice and move it around on the page and make sure you hadn't missed the credentials text boxes.

Lastly, go to voice.google.com and make sure your credentials do in fact work.

Those are the only two options I have for you. I hope somebody else might have some other idea for you to try.

If all fails. Contact the Google Voice team of your issues.

#6 Google Voice accessibility

Submitted by Raul A. Gallegos on 25 September, 2012 - 21:33.

Since I've been in a podcast mood of late I can consider making one which demonstrates the site and the app. However since much of the usage and setup depends on the site and not an iOS thing I wasn't sure how appropriate it would be for AppleVis. If not, I can certainly make the podcast available on my own site.

#7 No Credential Fields on Sing In Screen

Submitted by DPinWI on 25 September, 2012 - 22:23.

I hit the sign in button, but the next screen appears to be blank. Swiping just reads the top status bar, like time, battery, etc,. Poking and dragging and feeling around the screen, I just hear the pitiful iOS bonk.

I'll see if some sighted assistance can help.

Thanks.

#8 It's working. Sort of.

Submitted by DPinWI on 25 September, 2012 - 22:34.

After reading that it "should" work, I tried it again. This time, I got the sign in fields. I did nothing different, and i think it was a Google issue at the server side.

But since I have an iPod, it won't let me actually talk over Google Voice. I can text, or initiate a call that will ring my phone.

Looks like I'll be sticking with Talkatone.

#9 iPod Touch and GV

Submitted by Raul A. Gallegos on 25 September, 2012 - 23:06.

Hi, I have found that if you use GV Connect in conjunction with Talkatone, the combination is very nice. The UI for GV Connect is better than Talkatone I think.

#10 Possible podcast

Submitted by David Goodwin on 26 September, 2012 - 04:40.

Raul, as you say, it would likely be a little too off-topic to post to our podcast feed. Of course, if do record this podcast, please be sure to post a link here, as it sounds like people would find it helpful.

#11 GV Connect

Submitted by DPinWI on 26 September, 2012 - 09:43.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give it a try.