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Can you explain what you mean by Google Voice integration? I'm a user of both GV and Gmail and I'm wondering if there is something I'm missing, like being able to see my GV texts/voicemails right inside Gmail or something?

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Google Voice + Gmail, you can:

* set GV to forward txts to GM, replying to the email will reply to the txt

* have transcribed voicemails emailed to you with a link to play the original in the email

* use the "Call phone" button under chat to make outgoing calls via the web for free (for now)

I think that's what he meant, at least. Only one of those things (the last) isn't available outside of Gmail itself.

I think what he meant was the ability to place calls through GV from GTalk (chat window). On a side note, Google's released a great Chrome extension for GV.

yes, i was referring to the ability to manage all communications from within gmail. i rely on email, gchat, and google voice to communicate with the world, all from 1 browser tab.

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