Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Mobile  I have long been a Google Voice fanboy, and with little perks like this my fanboyism is not likely to go away anytime soon. The latest Google Voice perk comes in the form of an update extension for the Chrome web browser, which now allows users to make calls directly from the extension icon.
Thanks to the updated extension, users can now make calls from the icon, and the calls are even easier to make since the phone numbers that appear in the browser are all links. In other words, no more remembering a number or having to cut and past into the Google Voice webpage. Basically, you just need to click to call, and then choose which phone to call with. The complete features are listed as: - Adds a button to the toolbar, which displays the number of unread messages in your Google Voice inbox.
- Gives you quick access to your most recent messages with transcripts.
- Lets you initiate calls and send free text messages by just typing any number or contact name.
- Makes phone numbers on websites callable via Google Voice by just clicking on them.
Additionally, it was noted that a future update to the extension will also allow user to playback voicemail directly from the extension popup. Read [Google] Via [TechCrunch] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile  With the Palm Pre, and later the Pixi taking center stage with webOS, its no surprise that older Palm models including the Treo Pro have been taking a back seat. But still there is something to be said about seeing one of those models lose its dedicated page on the Palm website. The latest model to have been affected is the Windows Mobile based Treo Pro, which up until recently was listed under the “non-webOS device” category. Of course, this is just another step in what will hopefully be a good road ahead for Palm. After all, moving past Windows Mobile cannot be an entirely bad thing, right? Finally, those that are still interested in purchasing the Windows Mobile based Palm Treo Pro will either have to head over to Sprint or move on to third party sites such as eBay and Craigslist.
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Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile The Palm Pre has officially been reduced to a free handset with Bell in Canada. Of course, if you remember back to last month, we saw the Pre as a free handset through the third party retailer Wireless Wave. But as of now, potential Pre purchasers (say that three times fast) can head directly to Bell and avoid using the third party. In the end, the Palm Pre is free with Bell, just as long as you commit to a three year agreement. Additionally, you will need a plan that is $50 or more a month to qualify. Basically, this is nice for anyone in Canada, but should also be something that Sprint may want to consider, after all Verizon will soon be offering the Palm Pre Plus here in the US. Read [Bell Canada] Via [MobileSyrup] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile  The details are still pretty light on this story, but it looks like T-Mobile may soon begin phasing out sales of the Sidekick. This comes courtesy of BGR, who are reporting that “T-Mobile will slowly be phasing out all Sidekick sales.” The reasoning behind the phasing out is because of the still-rumored myTouch Slide, which is said to be the device that will replace the Sidekick. Of course BGR was clear to point out that this information has come courtesy of a “new tipster” and the information could not be verified otherwise. Not to mention, assuming the myTouch Slide does come to T-Mobile—that does not necessarily mean that all Sidekick sales will come to an end. Still, this could be an interesting story to follow, after all Sidekick users are a loyal bunch which could make for a nice little revolt against T-Mobile.
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