Robin FrostFeb 25
This message is for any of my #Blind friends who participate in trying to maintain or improve #Accessibility for #Google products and services. Could you kindly let them know that the keypad in their #GoogleVoice app for #iOS is completely unusable currently? I.E. when using #VoiceOver you can't manually enter a phone number which makes it hard to call someone who isn't already a contact.
Arcturax 🦇Feb 19

Man google voice phone numbers have been utterly SLAMMED with bullshit spam calls last few days...

#googlevoice

GravitasFeb 5

This voice application gives Google less access to your data

https://peertube.gravitywell.xyz/w/j7WbKGUYzBJvMkKxrF6hWG

This voice application gives Google less access to your data

PeerTube
Robin FrostJan 23
Question for my #Blind friends tonight who have a #GoogleVoice phone number. When in the Google Voice app for #iOS when using #VoiceOver how do you keep the keypad active long enough to enter the full number without it trying to give you suggestions? So far I'm not a fan of this app.
Show threadKevin Karhan Jan 15

@krutor @frumble leider halt nur #Downgrades was Features angeht:

Show threadsgt1372Dec 25

@fluffy

I 2nd using #GoogleVoice.

I use it as a 2nd phone # for medical offices that insist on calling but won't or can't text me.

I also use itfor sites that require me to give them a phone # to use their site when I fon't want to give them my primary phone # but sine site recognize & rehect it as a virtual #, in which case I jtst don't use the site

You get a phone # that you can use to receive calls & send/receive texts via any device.

It also transcribes voice messages so that I don't have to answer any calls or listen to voicemail.

KaitoNov 12

So, it's November…are we talking October 1, 2026? 🤔

#GoogleVoice

Pete OrrallNov 3

@nuintari F-Droid has been great. After moving from #gmail to #mailbox_org I switched my mobile mail app to #K9 and have been using the #Fossify apps. While they may not have the most features, they are minimal and that's appreciated.

I still have some work to do in #deGoogling. #Nextcloud or another solution as well as finding a #googlevoice alternative.

#fdroid has been overall a positive experience. It reminds me of #googleplay from circa 2011.

ferricoxideSep 6, 2025
Getting REEEEEEEALLY sick and fucking tired of sites not accepting my #GoogleVoice phone number for authentication. It might actually be even worse when they accept it for #2FA after rejecting it for verifying my account.

"We don't accept #VOIP numbers: they're not secure" …but you're fine with SMS-based 2FA instead of offering me #TOTP (or, you know, using my device's #biometric capabilities)??

#security
#Annoyances
Alan K. MartinezJul 25, 2025

Companies and sites that only accept phone numbers from major mobile carriers or not allow the use of internet/VoIP numbers should have some kind of guarantee in writing with monetary penealties to victims of security breaches.

I want to be able to use my #googlevoice number to register a #microcenter account but it won't allow it telling me I need to register a mobile number from a major U.S. carrier.

I don't need their spam emails or faux discounts that badly and I'll use other outlets or platforms.

#voip