We were all keeping our eyes on the GV Mobile iPhone to make it’s way into the App Store again while another Google Voice iPhone app has made it’s way into the App Store aftyer the recent relaxation of App Store restrictions.
GV Connect iPhone app is a native iPhone/iPod Touch app that lets you use your existing Google Voice account from the iDevice.
GV Connect iPhone app
Here are the features listed
• Place calls using your Google Voice number rather than your mobile number – enter number directly, select a contact from your device’s contacts, or call back any number in your history.
• Send and receive text messages (SMS) from your Google Voice number.
• Listen to voicemails and recorded conversations right on your device (allowing you to pause, rewind, or fast forward to any point within the message) – voicemails will also show the transcription of the message when available.
• Mark messages as starred, attach notes to conversations, block/unblock senders, or delete conversations.
• Easily search in your history by contact, message, or note.
• Messages are stored on your device for offline access.
• Composing notes and text messages can be done in landscape mode.
• Quickly change various Google Voice account settings (call forwarding, do-not-disturb, message notifications, …) directly from within the application.
• Automatic checking for new messages while the application is active.
• Direct access to your device’s contacts without needing to synchronize them with Google
• All communication is done with the Google Voice website directly, no need to hand over your account information to a third-party.
• Full support for fast app switching in iOS4 and high-resolution graphics for retina displays.
GV Connect is available for $2.99 in the App Store. We haven’t had a chance to try it yet and we will bring a full review soon. If you get a chance to try it, share your experiences in the comments.
Now, this does bode well for GV Mobile iPhone app which is waiting for Apple’s approval right now.
