Free calling from Gmail?
 

http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2010/0...rom-gmail.html

well this is great...
was wondering if it would be somehow possible to integrate this feature into the n900.. pure win =].

and can we make calls by going to gmail.com through the N900 microb? the plugin is required?

sorry if this is a nub ques.

Re: Calling from Gmail
 

We already have a google voice application, why would you have to do from a browser?

Re: Calling from Gmail
 

GVDailer requires a callback number.
The web interface will call directly from the web interface and talk directly from there. No phone required

Re: Calling from Gmail
 

Very interesting indeed. Depending on the bandwidth needed for reasonable quality, this could be a serious contender to Skype indeed. Skype does a very good job under bad network conditions though, they've been in the business for longer already...

Is the Plugin API open ? I guess not. So unless Google opens up the source code to be integrated and compiled for Maemo, this will be a no-go. Think of similar to Skype Telepathy plugin.

Unless, of course, if it could made to work on top of the current google audio/video plugin in Maemo.

Anyone aware of unused functions in that one ? Eg. setting up a POTS call from the GV server and transcoding it to Google Talk audio, charging to the GV account ?

Re: Calling from Gmail
 

If you're talking about qgvdial, then I object you honour - that isn't true!

qgvdial has been able to dial out using your phone number or skype for some time now.

Re: Calling from Gmail
 

No icon for me yet :( Today is only for US

Re: Calling from Gmail
 

yes, but won't it use your minutes if you are not using skype?
The new gmail Google voice will be completely free to US/CAN (for this year).. no minutes required

Re: Calling from Gmail
 

can already make gtalk calls and video calls from the n900. laggy as heck thought.

Re: Calling from Gmail
 

^ thats only to Gtalk and Gmail ID's.. not to phone no.. and thats not laggy..i use it over ...its fine..

Re: Calling from Gmail
 

This will be interesting if I can use this overseas where Google Voice does not forward to international phones. I can log on to Chat via wifi and someone can call my number and I can still pickup. This is not available today and the new features will enable that in the future.