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Saturday, August 08, 2009
Google Voice Hack for mobile users
Tags: free, Gizmo5, Google Voice, Hack, IPkall, voip, Web 2.0
Last week I unveiled the Google Voice Hack which all allows non-US users to register and call US for Free from GTalk. Today im going to share another trick how to use this hack for mobile after a reader sent me the following e-mail:
Your blog about Google Voice hacks
8:18 AM (15 hours ago)
I have a Google Voice account and live in Japan. What software hack did you find to call to the US with this? I would really like to call my grandmother since she doesn't understand things like Gtalk or Yahoo Messenger, and my cellular phone costs too much.
Thanks!
Michele (last name hidden)
Well currently Google voice supports Blackberry and Android but it goes through the native dialer so you can't use that to call for free when you're outside US. So here is the trick to bypass that:
After using the Google Voice hack, use Gizmo5.com's Phone client to receive calls via SIP.
Open your phone browser to www.google.com/voice/m
from the site enter the US number you wish to call.
It will then ring your Gizmo5.com's Phone client, answer it.
Wait while it rings the US number and connects you.
The US receiver doesn't need to use this hack, they will receive the call like any other ordinary local call via their mobile or land-line phone.
Take note however that this trick uses data rather than native call so depending on your phone subscription it should be lots cheaper compared to calling US as an international call. Finally if your phone supports WIFI connectivity then just find a free hot-spot and call for free!
1 comments at 11:28 PM
Saturday, August 01, 2009
Google Voice Hack: FREE Outgoing Call to US
Tags: free, Gizmo5, Google Voice, Hack, IPkall, voip, Web 2.0
Today I'm unveiling the most anticipated hack for Google Voice which I have shared during the 1st Google Technology Users Group Philippines (GTUG PH) meet-up.
Here are the steps:
Get Gizmo account from Gizmo5.com, take note of your Gizmo SIP number.
Download and install the Gizmo for windows app.
Sign-up for IPkall.com number and use the following details details:
- Account type = SIP
- SIP phone number = Gizmo SIP number (no spaces,dash,parenthesis)
- SIP proxy = proxy01.sipphone.com
Note: takes about 3 days to be approved, you will receive an email
with your new US number. This will give you already an incoming call capability but no free outgoing calls, we need Google Voice for that.
Reserve Google Voice account at http://voice.google.com, it takes about 5 days to get an invite.
AFTER receiving both the IPkall Number and Google Voice invite,
Download UltraSurf from http://www.ultrareach.com/. You will need this to register for Google Voice since only US IP is allowed.
Login to Gizmo5 desktop app then use UltraSurf proxy and sign-up for Google Voice account using invite link sent to your email.
Use your IPkall US number when prompted by Google Voice.
Confirm you have a US phone number by receiving a call on Gizmo5 app, type the security code from Google Voice site using the Gizmo5 app's dial pad. Just keep repeating to input the security code (usually 1 to 2 digits) with a short pause
between attempts until it hangs up.
Google voice will recognize the code and redirects the page to your
dashboard.
Configure Gizmo5 call forwarding at http://my.gizmo5.com settings, select
option "If no answer on Gizmo5, ring elsewhere (Call Hunting)" and
forward it your Gtalk account. Exit Gizmo5 desktop app.
Using http://voice.google.com site call Google 411 at +18004664411, it
will ring your Gtalk, accept and hear the tone ringing as it call the
GOOG411 number. When you are able hear GOOG411 voice prompt then it
means you have successfully configured Google Voice Hack and you will
be able to make US calls for free and receive calls via GTalk.
I have not fully understood the Google Voice TOS but IMHO this hack basically fulfills all the requirements so you should be a legit user.
Feel free to send me feed backs!
0 comments at 12:02 AM
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Google Voice: Philippines makes FREE calls to US
Tags: Google, Google Voice, Hack, voip, Web 2.0
This is probably the first hack for Google Voice allowing non-US residence to own a Google Voice Number!
Yes ladies and gents; I'm here in the Philippines (well outside US) but I was able to subscribe to Google Voice, get a legit US number, accept calls and SMS plus make calls to US number for FREE*
What does this mean? It means a "Game Over" for Telco's international call revenue, NTC's ban on VOIP and don't forget Skype's market too!
... but that's not all, I'm also able to accept calls via Google Talk for FREE! This means that Google Voice + GTalk is inevitable!
(Note: picture edited to hide private numbers)
For now I'm keeping this hack a secret and this post is just for the record that "this is" the day Google Voice has been hacked. I'm still signing up for another Google Voice account and try record the entire hack in video as well as some demo calls (too sleepy right now at 4:31AM to do it X_X).
Finally before someone else blows up; I want to clarify that when I say "hack", I didn't break in and exploit something on Google's code. This is a business model hack by finding a way to circumvent current rules and using alternative routes to acquire legitimate way to sign up for the service.
Now time to sleep, I love Google XD ! Zzzz
at 4:42 AM
Monday, June 29, 2009
Meebo and Ping.fm 140 counter for GreaseMonkey
Tags: IM bot, Instant messaging, Meebo, Mozilla Firefox, Ping.fm, twitter
I'm a Meebo.com and Ping.fm fan. I use Meebo specially while roaming around where open Wifi speeds are not so good such that regular IM clients will keep on disconnecting. However I find it hard to use Meebo with Ping.fm IM bot since Meebo doesn't have 140 character counter. If you post a status more than 140 characters long, it will be truncated by Twitter or Ping.fm IM bot will totally ignore it.
So I created the Meebo 140 Counter for Greasemonkey. I have tested it to work with FireFox 3.5 but it should have no problem with lower FF3.0+ users.
If you are new Greasemonkey here is a quick how-to from UserScripts:
Greasemonkey is an extension for Mozilla Firefox, an open source Web Browser. Most userscripts are written for Firefox & Greasemonkey (although some work in Opera, Safari and even Internet Explorer).
For this guide I will assume you are using Firefox, if not you should install Firefox first.
Userscripts run via Greasemonkey
Now that you have Firefox, you need to install Greasemonkey. After installation (which requires restarting your browser), you are now ready to install userscripts.
Now clicking on a .user.js link triggers Greasemonkey to pop up the script installation panel. Greasemonkey shows you a list of what sites the script will run on and ask if you want to install the script.
Now loading a web page results in additional code (the userscript) being run.
Finally if you encounter problems with the script not working, please file it at the UserScript Issue Page or drop me a comment here.
at 12:52 AM
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Globe & Google Developer Workshop
I’m reposting this invite to interested parties to join the workshop on June 20, 2009. I’ll be attending the workshop and will be glad to hold a BOF session for those interested with creating Facebook Apps with Google Apps Engine (GAE). This includes a step by step configuration on the Facebook developer page and setup of GAE SDK using Eclipse.
From Aileen Apolo:
Hi Guys,
Google, along with Globe and Ayala Foundation, will be hosting a developer
event in Manila on Saturday, June 20th, 2009. Globe engineers and Google
Developer Advocate Patrick Chanezon will go over Globe and Google APIs --
including Globe's Voice & LBS APIs, the OpenSocial and Friend Connect APIs,
as well as Google App Engine.
Mashup the APIs you've learned to make some interesting applications. Ask
questions and get started while the experts are on hand.
Why you should come:
The best and most promising apps will be will commercialized on Globe's
platform. Make your great idea into a real app, then get monetize it!
Who should come:
Developers who are interested in Google and/or Globe's developer tools and
platforms, who want to get hands on and work on a new idea.
We'll provide space, power, and refreshments. You just need to bring your
own laptop, ideas and enthusiasm to complete the mix.
Summary
-------------
When:
Saturday, June 20th, 2008
1:00PM-5:00PM (registration starts at 12 noon)
Where:
Ayala TechnoHub, Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
View Larger Map
>>> Sign-up here <<<
1 comments at 6:59 PM
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Manny Pacquiao VS Ricky Hatton (LIVE) May 2, 2009 Las Vegas, Nevada
Tags: YouTube
Manny Pacquiao VS Ricky Hatton (LIVE) May 2, 2009 Las Vegas, Nevada
I just ripped this off YouTube for my friends' viewing pleasure; one of the best KO fights pacman had that I like.
0 comments at 8:03 PM
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Eraserheads Concert Streamed Live - The death of commercial media begins
Tags: eheads, media, Web 2.0
While everyone else is writing about the Eraserheads: The Final Set concert post-mortem, I'd like to draw some attention to some technology trends that's competing commercial media.
Did you know that around 700+ people watched the concert streamed live for free?
Sites like UstreamTV allows anyone to broadcast an event with as little as using a Phone. Now this is a trend and lots of tech savvy people are doing this already on small events but the E-Heads is probably the biggest event streamed online up to this point in Philippine history. This trend also basically says some media business models such as TV broadcast rights have its days numbered.
Secondly a complementary technology was also used to provide narrative report using Twitter. I was tracking entire event from different people's perspective by searching hashtags #eheads at search.twitter.com.
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Saturday, August 08, 2009
Google Voice Hack for mobile users
Tags: free, Gizmo5, Google Voice, Hack, IPkall, voip, Web 2.0
Last week I unveiled the Google Voice Hack which all allows non-US users to register and call US for Free from GTalk. Today im going to share another trick how to use this hack for mobile after a reader sent me the following e-mail:
Your blog about Google Voice hacks
8:18 AM (15 hours ago)
I have a Google Voice account and live in Japan. What software hack did you find to call to the US with this? I would really like to call my grandmother since she doesn't understand things like Gtalk or Yahoo Messenger, and my cellular phone costs too much.
Thanks!
Michele (last name hidden)
Well currently Google voice supports Blackberry and Android but it goes through the native dialer so you can't use that to call for free when you're outside US. So here is the trick to bypass that:
After using the Google Voice hack, use Gizmo5.com's Phone client to receive calls via SIP.
Open your phone browser to www.google.com/voice/m
from the site enter the US number you wish to call.
It will then ring your Gizmo5.com's Phone client, answer it.
Wait while it rings the US number and connects you.
The US receiver doesn't need to use this hack, they will receive the call like any other ordinary local call via their mobile or land-line phone.
Take note however that this trick uses data rather than native call so depending on your phone subscription it should be lots cheaper compared to calling US as an international call. Finally if your phone supports WIFI connectivity then just find a free hot-spot and call for free!
1 comments at 11:28 PM
Saturday, August 01, 2009
Google Voice Hack: FREE Outgoing Call to US
Tags: free, Gizmo5, Google Voice, Hack, IPkall, voip, Web 2.0
Today I'm unveiling the most anticipated hack for Google Voice which I have shared during the 1st Google Technology Users Group Philippines (GTUG PH) meet-up.
Here are the steps:
Get Gizmo account from Gizmo5.com, take note of your Gizmo SIP number.
Download and install the Gizmo for windows app.
Sign-up for IPkall.com number and use the following details details:
- Account type = SIP
- SIP phone number = Gizmo SIP number (no spaces,dash,parenthesis)
- SIP proxy = proxy01.sipphone.com
Note: takes about 3 days to be approved, you will receive an email
with your new US number. This will give you already an incoming call capability but no free outgoing calls, we need Google Voice for that.
Reserve Google Voice account at http://voice.google.com, it takes about 5 days to get an invite.
AFTER receiving both the IPkall Number and Google Voice invite,
Download UltraSurf from http://www.ultrareach.com/. You will need this to register for Google Voice since only US IP is allowed.
Login to Gizmo5 desktop app then use UltraSurf proxy and sign-up for Google Voice account using invite link sent to your email.
Use your IPkall US number when prompted by Google Voice.
Confirm you have a US phone number by receiving a call on Gizmo5 app, type the security code from Google Voice site using the Gizmo5 app's dial pad. Just keep repeating to input the security code (usually 1 to 2 digits) with a short pause
between attempts until it hangs up.
Google voice will recognize the code and redirects the page to your
dashboard.
Configure Gizmo5 call forwarding at http://my.gizmo5.com settings, select
option "If no answer on Gizmo5, ring elsewhere (Call Hunting)" and
forward it your Gtalk account. Exit Gizmo5 desktop app.
Using http://voice.google.com site call Google 411 at +18004664411, it
will ring your Gtalk, accept and hear the tone ringing as it call the
GOOG411 number. When you are able hear GOOG411 voice prompt then it
means you have successfully configured Google Voice Hack and you will
be able to make US calls for free and receive calls via GTalk.
I have not fully understood the Google Voice TOS but IMHO this hack basically fulfills all the requirements so you should be a legit user.
Feel free to send me feed backs!
0 comments at 12:02 AM
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Google Voice: Philippines makes FREE calls to US
Tags: Google, Google Voice, Hack, voip, Web 2.0
This is probably the first hack for Google Voice allowing non-US residence to own a Google Voice Number!
Yes ladies and gents; I'm here in the Philippines (well outside US) but I was able to subscribe to Google Voice, get a legit US number, accept calls and SMS plus make calls to US number for FREE*
What does this mean? It means a "Game Over" for Telco's international call revenue, NTC's ban on VOIP and don't forget Skype's market too!
... but that's not all, I'm also able to accept calls via Google Talk for FREE! This means that Google Voice + GTalk is inevitable!
(Note: picture edited to hide private numbers)
For now I'm keeping this hack a secret and this post is just for the record that "this is" the day Google Voice has been hacked. I'm still signing up for another Google Voice account and try record the entire hack in video as well as some demo calls (too sleepy right now at 4:31AM to do it X_X).
Finally before someone else blows up; I want to clarify that when I say "hack", I didn't break in and exploit something on Google's code. This is a business model hack by finding a way to circumvent current rules and using alternative routes to acquire legitimate way to sign up for the service.
Now time to sleep, I love Google XD ! Zzzz
at 4:42 AM
Monday, June 29, 2009
Meebo and Ping.fm 140 counter for GreaseMonkey
Tags: IM bot, Instant messaging, Meebo, Mozilla Firefox, Ping.fm, twitter
I'm a Meebo.com and Ping.fm fan. I use Meebo specially while roaming around where open Wifi speeds are not so good such that regular IM clients will keep on disconnecting. However I find it hard to use Meebo with Ping.fm IM bot since Meebo doesn't have 140 character counter. If you post a status more than 140 characters long, it will be truncated by Twitter or Ping.fm IM bot will totally ignore it.
So I created the Meebo 140 Counter for Greasemonkey. I have tested it to work with FireFox 3.5 but it should have no problem with lower FF3.0+ users.
If you are new Greasemonkey here is a quick how-to from UserScripts:
Greasemonkey is an extension for Mozilla Firefox, an open source Web Browser. Most userscripts are written for Firefox & Greasemonkey (although some work in Opera, Safari and even Internet Explorer).
For this guide I will assume you are using Firefox, if not you should install Firefox first.
Userscripts run via Greasemonkey
Now that you have Firefox, you need to install Greasemonkey. After installation (which requires restarting your browser), you are now ready to install userscripts.
Now clicking on a .user.js link triggers Greasemonkey to pop up the script installation panel. Greasemonkey shows you a list of what sites the script will run on and ask if you want to install the script.
Now loading a web page results in additional code (the userscript) being run.
Finally if you encounter problems with the script not working, please file it at the UserScript Issue Page or drop me a comment here.
at 12:52 AM
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Globe & Google Developer Workshop
I’m reposting this invite to interested parties to join the workshop on June 20, 2009. I’ll be attending the workshop and will be glad to hold a BOF session for those interested with creating Facebook Apps with Google Apps Engine (GAE). This includes a step by step configuration on the Facebook developer page and setup of GAE SDK using Eclipse.
From Aileen Apolo:
Hi Guys,
Google, along with Globe and Ayala Foundation, will be hosting a developer
event in Manila on Saturday, June 20th, 2009. Globe engineers and Google
Developer Advocate Patrick Chanezon will go over Globe and Google APIs --
including Globe's Voice & LBS APIs, the OpenSocial and Friend Connect APIs,
as well as Google App Engine.
Mashup the APIs you've learned to make some interesting applications. Ask
questions and get started while the experts are on hand.
Why you should come:
The best and most promising apps will be will commercialized on Globe's
platform. Make your great idea into a real app, then get monetize it!
Who should come:
Developers who are interested in Google and/or Globe's developer tools and
platforms, who want to get hands on and work on a new idea.
We'll provide space, power, and refreshments. You just need to bring your
own laptop, ideas and enthusiasm to complete the mix.
Summary
-------------
When:
Saturday, June 20th, 2008
1:00PM-5:00PM (registration starts at 12 noon)
Where:
Ayala TechnoHub, Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
View Larger Map
>>> Sign-up here <<<
1 comments at 6:59 PM
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Manny Pacquiao VS Ricky Hatton (LIVE) May 2, 2009 Las Vegas, Nevada
Tags: YouTube
Manny Pacquiao VS Ricky Hatton (LIVE) May 2, 2009 Las Vegas, Nevada
I just ripped this off YouTube for my friends' viewing pleasure; one of the best KO fights pacman had that I like.
0 comments at 8:03 PM
Sunday, March 08, 2009
Eraserheads Concert Streamed Live - The death of commercial media begins
Tags: eheads, media, Web 2.0
While everyone else is writing about the Eraserheads: The Final Set concert post-mortem, I'd like to draw some attention to some technology trends that's competing commercial media.
Did you know that around 700+ people watched the concert streamed live for free?
Sites like UstreamTV allows anyone to broadcast an event with as little as using a Phone. Now this is a trend and lots of tech savvy people are doing this already on small events but the E-Heads is probably the biggest event streamed online up to this point in Philippine history. This trend also basically says some media business models such as TV broadcast rights have its days numbered.
Secondly a complementary technology was also used to provide narrative report using Twitter. I was tracking entire event from different people's perspective by searching hashtags #eheads at search.twitter.com.
