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Google Voice

The modern phone number often falls short. This app empowers users with unparalleled command over their calls, texts, and voicemail, consolidating every interaction onto a single, device-agnostic line.

Communication & Messaging ›Productivity Suite ›

Key Figures

Downloads

12.5M+

User Rating

3.9/5

Total Ratings

78.5K

Publisher

Google LLC

Google Voice: A Comprehensive Virtual Communication Hub

An analytical overview of key features for enhanced privacy, professional efficiency, and multi-device flexibility for US users and Google Workspace.

Virtual Phone Number & Communication Hub

The app provides a dedicated virtual phone number, enabling users to make and receive calls, send and receive text messages, and manage voicemails, consolidating communication through a single, versatile identity.

Seamless Multi-Device Experience

This tool features seamless synchronization of calls, texts, and voicemails across smartphones, computers, and other devices, ensuring continuous access and management of communications regardless of location.

Intelligent Voicemail Transcription

It allows users to receive automated transcriptions of voicemails, which can be read directly within the app or delivered via email, significantly improving message comprehension and efficiency.

Robust Spam Protection & Call Screening

The app automatically filters unwanted spam calls and messages, and it allows users to block specific numbers, enhancing privacy and reducing interruptions from telemarketers or unwanted contacts.

Searchable Communication History

This tool features automatic storage and backup of all calls, text messages, and voicemails, making the entire communication history easily searchable for quick reference and compliance.

Customizable Call & Message Routing

It allows users to customize settings for call forwarding, text message handling, and voicemail preferences, providing granular control over how and when communications are received and managed.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Google Voice

What is Google Voice?

Google Voice provides a phone number for calling, text messaging, and voicemail. It works on smartphones and computers, syncing across devices for use in various locations.

Can Google Voice be used for international calls?

Yes, Google Voice supports international calls at competitive rates, eliminating extra international minutes from your mobile carrier plan.

Does Google Voice transcribe voicemails?

Yes, Google Voice provides advanced voicemail transcriptions. Users can read these in the app or receive them via email, as shown in Screenshot #4.

In which countries is Google Voice available?

Google Voice is available for personal Google Accounts in the US. Google Workspace users can access it in select markets; check with your administrator.

How does Google Voice manage spam calls?

Google Voice automatically filters spam calls and allows users to block unwanted numbers. Personalized settings help manage call forwarding and messages effectively.

Can I sync Google Voice messages across my devices?

Yes, Google Voice syncs across devices, enabling users to send and receive individual and group SMS messages from smartphones and computers.

Does Google Voice back up call and message history?

Yes, Google Voice stores and backs up all calls, text messages, and voicemails. This history is fully searchable within the application.

How can I customize my alerts and availability in Google Voice?

Google Voice allows personalized settings for forwarding calls, text messages, and voicemail. Options include 'Do not disturb' and managing voicemail greetings, visible in Screenshot #6.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

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Description

Google Voice gives you a phone number for calling, text messaging, and voicemail. It works on smartphones and computers, and syncs across your devices so you can use the app in the office, at home, or on the go. NOTE: Google Voice only works for personal Google Accounts in the US and Google Workspace accounts in select markets. Text messaging is not supported in all markets. You’re in control Get spam filtered automatically and block numbers you don’t want to hear from. Manage your time with personalized settings for forwarding calls, text messages, and voicemail. Backed up and searchable Calls, text messages, and voicemails are stored and backed up to make it easy for you to search your history. Manage messages across devices Send and receive individual and group SMS messages from all your devices Your voicemail, transcribed Google Voice provides advanced voicemail transcriptions that you can read in the app and/or have sent to your email. Save on international calling Make international calls at competitive rates without paying extra for international minutes with your mobile carrier Keep in mind: • Google Voice is currently only available in the US. Google Voice for Google Workspace users is available in select countries. Check with your administrator for access. • Calls made using Google Voice for iPhone can be placed through a Google Voice access number. All access number based calls use the standard minutes from your cell phone plan and may incur costs (e.g. when traveling internationally).