Google Voice + Gmail = free calls Video on how to use Google Talk

  Now you can call phones within Gmail — for free.. — it’s challenging Skype to a barroom brawl… About Time! The Gmail calling feature is free to phones in the U.S. and Canada. (Sorry Australia ;-( oh man… ) … To use the Gmail calling service, you just click on “Call phone” in the Gmail chat list (the first time, you will need to download a small plug-in for your browser).   How to Invite Gmail User to Chat     

Gmail voice and video chat – Video

All you need is a Gmail.com account, sign up for Google Voice and then install the browser plugin and your on your way!

» Google Voice Invite      » Computerworld Blog – Google Voice + Gmail = free calls (and Jacko cato)   Here are some things you can do to get started with Google Voice:  

1. Read transcriptions of voicemails. Watch a video »
2. Customize which phones ring. Watch a video »
3. Personalize greetings for different callers. Watch a video »
4. Make cheap international calls. Watch a video »
5. Forward SMS to email. Watch a video »
6. Share voicemails with friends. Watch a video »
7. Block unwanted callers. Watch a video »
8. Screen callers before answering. Watch a video »
9. Access the mobile app on your phone. Watch a video »
10. Conference call with co-workers. Watch a video »

    Talk face to face right in Gmail with free, high quality video and audio. Get started at http://gmail.com/videochat

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