Google Tests Out Google Voice Search Underwater

Google has been testing out Google Voice Search in Australia, and as well as testing it out in the desert, Google thought it would be a good idea to test it out underwater at the Great Barrier Reef. Google used a special device for communicating underwater, the device is made up with microphone in the divers mask, which was then connected to some other equipment on a boat where the Android device with Google Voice was located, have a look at the video below.

More information's:
http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/10/from-desert-to-sea-google-voice-search.html

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Google Voice Pulled From App Store After Crashes In iOS5

Over the weekend Google has needed to pull its Google Voice application from Apples iTunes store due to problems causing the Google Voice application to crash when being used with iOS 5 iPhones and devices. Even though the problems don’t seem to be affecting everyone in a deafening reports that Google Voice version 1.3.0.1771 when used on an iPhone 4 running iOS 5 is definitely causing some users problems. Google are currently working on a fix which will allow them to re-upload a new version of the Google Voice application and restore their service as soon as possible.

Vincent Paquet, Senior Product Manager for Google Voice confirmed that the app had been pulled, explaining “our last update of this week had a bug that caused the app to crash at sign in.” Unfortunately Google hasn’t as yet released any timescales for the completion of the new Google Voice update to correct these issues with iOS 5. But as always when we hear any more news we will keep you updated.

For more information's:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/15/google-voice-pulled-from-app-store-following-ios-5-crash/

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How to Record Calls on the iPhone

Several applications exist which offer recording options for iPhone call recording. The iPhone does not include any method for iPhone call recording by default. Many applications which offer iPhone call recording are third-party services and designed with other functionality aside from just iPhone call recording.

The iPhone Recorder:

The iPhone Recorder is an app for the iPhone by Retronyms. iPhone Recorder enables recording of memos and outbound and inbound calls on the iPhone. Purchasing the app will enable you to use the iPhone call recording options from within the application to initiate calls and record them. Recorded calls can be played back later on the iPhone and emailed from the iPhone. The iPhone Recorder is one of the few official iPhone apps that can be found in the Apple AppStore to enable iPhone call recording.

The iPhone Recorder is very easy to use and features a simple interface. The application is very functional and does a great job at recording both parties, sound quality is also very good. The option to send the recording via email is a nice touch.

iSpoofCard:

iSpoofCard is from the designers of the iSpoof App which was removed from the AppStore. iSpoofCard is a purely web-based application which allows iPhone call recording and several other features. Using iSpoofCard it is possible to change your caller ID to trick your friends, change your voice for your privacy and record calls all in one service.

iSpoofCard is a free application however the service requires a subscription. A free trial is available to test the features including the iPhone call recording however it is necessary to buy the service to continue using it. iSpoofCard is a good choice for iPhone call recording due to the simple to use web interface and easy online management of recorded calls.

Google Voice:

Google Voice is a free service by Google. Google Voice enables many different features including free long distance calls, free text messaging and above all, free iPhone call recording. Access to Google Voice requires a free account and uses a web interface. No application down is required. Once a call is active, pressing "4" on the phone's dialpad will initiate the iPhone call recording feature.

Google Voice will kindly announce to all parties on the line that the call is being recorded to avoid any potential legality issues. Google Voice is one of the easiest services to use for iPhone call recording and it's free!