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Google Voice recently launched Google Voice Mobile site which will allow you to access your Google Voice account from Mobile. However, You can now use a standalone application to use Google Voice from anywhere in the world.
What is GUAVA? GoogleVoice Unauthorized Android Voice Application. Notice the word, Unauthorize. GUAVA softphone for Google Voice is totally experimental and still in beta.
What GUAVA Android Application for Google Voice can do for you?
GUAVA lets you make free calls to any US number using your Google Voice and Gizmo5 account. GUAVA lets you receive calls to your Google Voice number from wherever you have a net connection.
Lets you send SMS messages to US phones.
Lets you read incoming messages (via the browser)
It works fine without a SIM card in fact that's how it was tested.
You can get GUAVA software from www.gizmo5.com/guava
This version only works on Android phones
You must note that you need a Wifi connection in order to use GUAVA for Google Voice.
How to setup GUAVA on your android Phone?
Step 1: Register at Gizmo5 and get your 10 digit 747 number beginning with 747 from my.gizmo5.com.
Step 2: Signup for Google Voice account and then in the initial setup or in the Settings: Phone section select the Gizmo option and enter and validate your Gizmo5 747 number from step 1.
Step 3: You need android phone.
Step 4: Download GUAVA . Its a .apk file which you need to install onto your Android phone.
Step 5: Open GUAVA and then enter in your GoogleVoice username, password and phone number. Then enter your Gizmo5 username and password.
You're ready to make calls to any US number, receive calls, send SMS and check SMS messages all for free! Now if you are travelling outside of USA, you are still very close to Google Voice and your family/friends. Just connect to nearest Wifi and enjoy free calls across USA.e also see the 'about GUAVA' post for more info on this ALPHA software.
What can GUAVA do?
Receive GoogleVoice calls anywhere you have wifi
Make free US calls
Send SMS messages to any US phone for no cost
Call GoogleTalk users
Call Skype users
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