Android has a program for visual voicemail, so why can't the iPhone

[guyverzero]

I just saw today on Gizmodo that someone has come up with a visual voicemail app for the G1.

My question is, why can't someone provide the same sort of thing to iPhone users on Tmobile. We now know the network is capable of it, so its definitely possible? They can make everything else under the sun, I'd assume that it'd be easy if android can have it in under a month.

**EDIT**

Here's the article by the way if anyone wants a read.

http://gizmodo.com/5084891/fusion-voicemail-plus-app-is-visual-voicemail-for-android

 

[gilkisson]

Um. I have VVM. always have. it's an iPhone feature. Or perhaps I don't understand what you are saying??

 

[fishkorp]

iPhones have had visual voicemail from day 1?

 

[guyverzero]

WOW.

Sorry guys, I flaked out. I meant iPhones on Tmobile.

 

[Aea]

WOW.

Sorry guys, I flaked out. I meant iPhones on Tmobile.

You except Apple to authorize a program whose primary use would be on EULA violating phones?

Edit: I'm sure somebody will make an open application that does the same sometime.

 

[gilkisson]

Yeah.. about that. If it's to happen, it would be a jailbreak-only app.

 

[deannnnn]

People like to develop for a wide audience.
Visual voicemail for unlocked iPhones is really not that important since most people use the iPhone on the correct carrier & have visual voicemail anyway.

 

[guyverzero]

Its not really something I need, or even want persay.

I was just wondering why it hasn't been done yet, but I guess my question was answered, not enough users want the thing.

I still think it'd be interesting if it was done and integrated fully though, just another perk to Tmobile users

Oh, and to Aea, I know Apple wouldn't accept something like that, I thought by saying I was on Tmobile it implied I was talking jailbreak app.

 

[benvenu5]

I agree. I would definitely use that if it was available. There are services out there you can sign up for like callwave and youmail but I think you have to pay. And it just sends a text message with the voicemail transcribed. So its not quite as good as visual voicemail from ATT.