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I want a Galaxy S8, but it doesn’t have iPhone’s iMessage

Let’s get one thing clear: that new Samsung Galaxy S8 looks amazing. Our review says that it’s the most beautiful, polished phone ever and I have to agree. If early sales estimates are correct, I’m definitely not the only one who wants it. But, I won’t get one. The Galaxy S8, like all Android phones, …

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How to record phone calls

Remember the story about the guy who recorded a hilariously horrific customer-service call with Comcast? If I was on the receiving end of such disastrously bad service, I’d want audio proof as well. Of course, there are other, more innocuous, reasons for recording calls, like if you’re interviewing someone for a job or conducting market research. All of which raises …

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RingPlus is dead: Now what?

Late last Friday, mobile carrier (and Sprint MVNO) RingPlus sent a notice to subscribers indicating service would be shut off on Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. PT. If you’re one of those subscribers, you’re probably scrambling to figure out what to do next. RingPlus promises that all customers will have the option of migrating directly to former rival Ting during …

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Revamped Google Voice has five new features you really need to check out

Now playing: Watch this: 4 new Google Voice features 1:11 Remember Google Voice? Google does, apparently. The company on Monday announced an update to the virtual phone-number service, adding new features and completely redesigning the app. It’s the first meaningful update to the service in five years. As is usually the case with Google updates, the new app and features …

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Google Voice overhauled with group messaging support and more

Google on Monday announced a major (and long-awaited) update to its Google Voice internet calling service. Google Voice, which hasn’t seen a major update in almost five years, allows users to sign up for a single phone number that can be used across multiple devices to make calls and send text messages. The search giant is adding a variety of …

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