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Call Phones from Gmail - Now We're Talking!

By Brad Andersohn

Education & Training with Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp Non-Licensed

August 26, 2010 12:54 AM

Call Phones from Gmail - Now We're Talking!

This is great news folks. The "Inside of the Internet World" just keeps on pushing and reaching out to connect with the "Outside World" and today, there's a new break-through demonstrating this very point. Call phones from Gmail, I'm doing it right now as I write this. Anyone care to guess who I'm talking to? Maybe some bonus points? haha, just kidding... the real point is that Gmail users (and those who will become Gmail users now) will love and benefit from this great new feature.

Who ever thought we'd be "calling" someone from our "Email" box. Cool~

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Melissa Zavala

Broadpoint Properties - Escondido, CA

Broker, Escondido Real Estate, San Diego County

Every time those Google folks generate a new product, I say "What will they think of next?" I am continually surprised.

Aug 28, 2010 09:40 AM

Bryant Tutas

Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC - Winter Garden, FL

Selling Florida one home at a time

Brad, I too LOVE this new feature. I used it all day yesterday and had ZERO issues with it. I may actually be able to reduce the minutes on my cell phone. I pay about $350 a month for cell service. I don't have a land land. I can see a substantial savings in my near future.

Aug 28, 2010 09:43 AM

Elizabeth Cooper-Golden

Huntsville Alabama Real Estate, (@ Homes Realty Group) - Huntsville, AL

Huntsville AL MLS

Oh my gosh...this is really really cool! You know how tech challenged I am and this seems easy for me, lol. When I was at Inman I drove around Googleville. I couldn't believe how BIG they are. Talk about sprawl. Wow! They even have Google colored bikes for employees to ride around Googleville in, Goggle colored umbrellas in their patio areas and so much more. Google is simply incredible.

If I haven't told you in a while, I think the world of you, FYI :) I hope you are doing well and I missed seeing you at Raincamp :( You are the "dude" for sure!

Maybe I should start a Brad Andersohn fan club?

Aug 28, 2010 10:00 AM

Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate

Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL

Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

When 760-705-8888 appears on your caller ID, this is incoming from Gmail.

Aug 28, 2010 11:46 AM

Vince McEveety

Gilleran Griffin Realty - Sherman Oaks, CA

it's love at first ring...

sweeeeeeeeeeeet

i've got gmail and a google voice

the FREE just keeps getting better

Aug 28, 2010 12:24 PM

Deborah Wilson

Hackenberg Realty Group - Canton, OH

Stark County OH Real Estate

I love good free stuff. I'm going to my google account and check this out.

Aug 28, 2010 01:14 PM

Richard Stabile

Re/Max Real Estate Limited - Oradell, NJ

Bergen County New Homes Builder Realtor

Brad:

Who can keep up!

Richard

Aug 28, 2010 03:05 PM

Cindy Bryant

Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX

"Houston Home Staging Pros"

This is awesome...love it!!! Thanks for keeping us updated, I've re-blogged.

Aug 28, 2010 03:37 PM

The Brewer Team - Benchmark Realty

Benchmark Realty - Franklin, TN

Brad - I tried this yestday, and it worked great. The only thing that might confuse people Is the area code. I wonder how the government will find a way to tax this.

Aug 28, 2010 03:43 PM

Christine Donovan

Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA

Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

This is something different, but I wonder at the practical applications as more and more people have cell phones.

Aug 28, 2010 04:36 PM

Russell Lewis

Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX

Broker,CLHMS,GRI

Hey man, I always enjoy your new and innovative finds that help make our lives easier and often aa lot of fun and I will be checking this out! I was thinking of you today as I made a couple of batches of salsa for the annual hot sauce festival here in Austin tomorrow! I hope all is well with you, your family and Armored Flight!

Aug 28, 2010 04:42 PM

Kathy Clulow

Uxbridge, ON

Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Brad - I saw this the other day but was so busy spending long distance dollars on my cell with offers and amendmets that I did not get back to check it out ..... thanks for the reminder

Aug 28, 2010 04:53 PM

Anne Hensel

South Beaches Real Estate Professionals - Saint Petersburg, FL

Realtor - Broker - St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island

What a great idea. Will try it ASAP

Aug 28, 2010 05:09 PM

Caroline Gosselin

Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty - Short Hills, NJ

I have a Gmail account but am still using Hotmail. Any good tips about Hotmail?

Aug 29, 2010 03:14 AM

Mike Mayer

Mike Mayer, Broker/Owner - i List For Less Realty, LLC - Lafayette, LA

I noticed the phone icon on my Google account Saturday and downloaded it. Seems like I'll be saying bye-bye to Vonage.

Aug 29, 2010 10:25 PM

Brad Andersohn

Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA

ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Really easy to setup and use right from your gmail account. I love it! :-)

Aug 30, 2010 06:41 AM

Sharon Alters

Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL

Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Brad, BB is definitely on to something. Our cell phone bills run over $350 as well. We ditched our land line years ago - now have Magic Jack for a 'home phone' in case we want to send a fax. $20 a year ($40 first year because you have to buy the device).

Aug 31, 2010 03:54 PM

Susan Brown

Keller Williams NE, Kingwood Texas (Humble & Atascocita too) - Kingwood, TX

Brad, I saw this the other day & thought how quickly technology is flying by me! LOL. I have to check it out.

Sep 01, 2010 09:59 AM

Rene Fabre

ARFCO Media - Renton, WA

Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

I'm with Todd... the end of "land line" FINALLY... In fact I'm calling Comcast tomorrow! My land line is the most expensive call screener I've ever owned.... DONE...

Sep 01, 2010 04:03 PM

Brad Andersohn

Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA

ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

The only reason I still have a land line in my home office is because AT&T requires us to for our TV and Internet service, otherwise I'd do away with it as well. I am finding this new feature easy, convenient, and very inexpensive to use. Pennys saved each day is dollars saved over time, that's just a good business decision. :-)

Sep 01, 2010 11:48 PM