Google Voice Update Brings Direct Access Numbers for Speedier Dialing, Eliminates Free Calling Trick

[phandroid]

Google Voice just got an update on Android and Blackberry to include a feature called “direct access numbers.” The service now assigns a unique outgoing call number to each person you dial, skipping the need to forward the number you were dialing to Google Voice’s servers. This new feature makes connecting outgoing calls quicker by [...]

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[Wooby]

Well there's an app I won't be updating... ever. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[trife]

people are saying gv callback app still works?

thats what I've been using anyway. instead of the call back being my gv number its going to be some random routing number incoming? that would be a killer. if its still gv number nothing has changed right?

This better not screw with contact numbers in address book either.

 

[trife]

hm i didnt click update but it says 0.3.4 on my gv
wtf man did they push this OTA?

edit: n/m 0.4.0 is the badboy

 

[Tre Lawrence]

people are saying gv callback app still works?

thats what I've been using anyway. instead of the call back being my gv number its going to be some random routing number incoming? that would be a killer. if its still gv number nothing has changed right?

This better not screw with contact numbers in address book either.

I don't think it will affect folks who don't use access numbers in the process.