Talkatone - the social phone and IM for GTalk (gmail chat) and VoIP Google Voice

Submitted by justin T on 8 December 2010

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Social Networking

Description of App

"Replace your phone. I've been using Talkatone as my primary phone and I love it. The iPad app is just the icing on the cake." - ★★★★★

Make your iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad a true Internet phone. No strings attached!
Unlimited FREE calls and text messages to Facebook and GTalk friends, or any phone number in US/Canada.

Talkatone is the best app for real-time communication using mobile Internet.
Login with Facebook or Google account to call and chat with friends anywhere in the world, even if you are on a plane.
Configure your Google Voice℠ to make absolutely FREE calls and SMS to regular phone numbers in North America.

*** TOP FEATURES ***
• Free calls/texts on all iOS4 devices over WiFi or 3G*
• Calls and texts with Facebook friends without phone numbers worldwide
• Universal Address Book
• Native iPad interface
• High quality audio with voice compression
• Highest-rated phone app
• Unbeatable FREE support within 24 hours.
(*Internet provider data charges may apply)

*** IMPORTANT ***
• Calls to regular phones in US and Canada requires an existing Google Voice℠ account
• SMS is available for US users only
• Limited Bluetooth support on iPod Touch and iPad

*** SUPPORT ***
If you have questions, need help configuring or have an idea how to improve Talkatone please contact us from the app. Go to Settings and tap Support button at the top left.

*** FINE PRINT ***
Facebook℠ graph and chat are provided by Facebook Platform. TalkMe.IM, Inc is NOT affiliated with Facebook.
Google Talk℠ and Google Voice℠ services are provided by Google, Inc. TalkMe.IM, Inc is NOT affiliated with Google, Inc.
Google Voice℠ is a call enhancement service which may not route emergency (911) calls.
Continuous use of location sharing (GPS) for long period in background can significantly decrease battery life.

*** WEB PRESENCE ***
http://www.talkatone.com/
http://facebook.com/talkatone
http://twitter.com/talkatone
http://talkatone.uservoice.com
What's New in Version 1.2

* New battery saving mode. To ensure we have enough server capacity it's enabled for Premium users only.
* Fixes in picture texting and browsing
* iOS5-optimized

Version

1.2

Free or Paid

Free

Compatibility

This is a native iPhone and iPod Touch app that is displayed in 2x mode on an iPad

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPhone 4

Accessibility Comments

No accessibility problems.

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads all page elements.

Button Labelling

All buttons are clearly labelled.

Usability

The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.

Other Comments

AppleVis Editorial Team Note: This app is now fully accessible and supports IOS 5.0.

Link to Talkatone - the social phone and IM for GTalk (gmail chat) and VoIP Google Voice in the App Store

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User Options

0 AppleVis user(s) have recommended this app for VoiceOver users.

0 AppleVis user(s) have reported that they have contacted the developer about accessibility issues with this app.

Comments

#1 When double tapping the

Submitted by Martin on 12 December 2010.

When double tapping the contacts icon, VO doesn't alert you to the screen change. The primary dial pad buttons are not labeled, however you get used to it.

#2 I have a question about this app

Submitted by Jose Lomeli on 29 December 2010.

Its sounds good! But does it work for Windows Live?

#3 This app is to me 100 percent accessible

Submitted by marrie on 29 December 2010.

This app is to me 100 percent accessible. I'm going to put a review of it on my podcast in january or so.

#4 What's New in Version 1.2

Submitted by AnonyMouse on 27 October 2011.

What's New in Version 1.2