Hello all you fellow Google Voice users. If you're like me, then you were probably disappointed to find out that Allo didn't include any support for SMS or Google Voice. And that is disappointing. Google hasn't really done much with its Voice service - except keep stripping it out from the apps that had any functionality to support it. (I'm looking at you Hangouts!) Well, my frustration has reached a point where I'm beginning to debate whether or not Google Voice is even worth the trouble. So just like any other dilemma, let's start with a list of Pro's and Con's...
PROS
CONS
So, what are your thoughts on Google Voice? Will it last much longer? Will Google finally kill it all together, or replace it with something else? Is there anything else out there that is similar to Voice, but works much better? Or are you finally done with Google Voice and simply using your mobile number for calls, voice mail, SMS texts, etc.?
PROS
- Can send/receive text messages from multiple devices, including a PC
- Can make/receive phone calls from multiple devices, including a tablet and/or PC
- Able to transcribe voice mails into text messages
- Able to send emails for missed calls
- Includes a website to track calls and voice mails and mark them as SPAM
CONS
- Cannot access Voice website from office PC (blocked by Admin)
- Cannot send/receive text messages using Uconnect service in my Jeep
- Only supports video calling for Hangouts
So, what are your thoughts on Google Voice? Will it last much longer? Will Google finally kill it all together, or replace it with something else? Is there anything else out there that is similar to Voice, but works much better? Or are you finally done with Google Voice and simply using your mobile number for calls, voice mail, SMS texts, etc.?