Text Messages on iPad?

[hitekalex]

Don't we already know?

The answer about text messages is no - you will not be able to send/receive text messages on the iPad.

Can you receive text message on an iPod Touch over WiFi? No. The type of 3G service the iPad receives is like mobile WiFi.

It's really not that hard people.

That's not really true. The solution to SMS messages on iPad is Google Voice. If you have GV number - SMS messages can be forwarded to e-mail and can be pushed to iPad (or iPod Touch) via a number of methods.

 

[carpets]

That's not really true. The solution to SMS messages on iPad is Google Voice. If you have GV number - SMS messages can be forwarded to e-mail and can be pushed to iPad (or iPod Touch) via a number of methods.

Will this mean that you will be able to send a text from the iPad?

Anyone got an idea of when Google Voice will be available for UK numbers?

 

[hitekalex]

Will this mean that you will be able to send a text from the iPad?

Anyone got an idea of when Google Voice will be available for UK numbers?

Of course.. you can send texts via Google Voice HTML5 website.

No idea about UK availability.

 

[carpets]

Of course.. you can send texts via Google Voice HTML5 website.

No idea about UK availability.

Sounds like I might not need the 3G iPad after all

 

[DotCom2]

That's not really true. The solution to SMS messages on iPad is Google Voice. If you have GV number - SMS messages can be forwarded to e-mail and can be pushed to iPad (or iPod Touch) via a number of methods.

How do you get a Google Voice number?
I went to their web site and it said it's by invitation only!
I signed up for an email notification on availability, but who knows when THAT will happen.
How do I get one?

 

[johndango]

How do you get a Google Voice number?
I went to their web site and it said it's by invitation only!
I signed up for an email notification on availability, but who knows when THAT will happen.
How do I get one?

I've got an invite I could send you. PM me if you want it.

 

[SchneiderMan]

I say no, there is only a internet data plan so there will not be a stock SMS app feature. That's why we have the iPhone.

 

[Eso]

I say no, there is only a internet data plan so there will not be a stock SMS app feature. That's why we have the iPhone.

There won't be a third-party google voice app either

It's senseless to use google-voice-to-email as a workaround because phones can send a text message directly to email (instead of to a phone number which is routed to an email).

It's not a true solution either as text messaging and push email are functionally different. The iPad won't do text messaging. It'll do push email - you'll have to ask yourself if that will suit the needs of your business.

 

[hitekalex]

It's senseless to use google-voice-to-email as a workaround because phones can send a text message directly to email (instead of to a phone number which is routed to an email).

It's not senseless, because not all phones can SMS to e-mail.. only smartphones can. Many people don't use smartphones.

It's not a true solution either as text messaging and push email are functionally different. The iPad won't do text messaging. It'll do push email - you'll have to ask yourself if that will suit the needs of your business.

You can use Prowl app on iPad to receive GV SMS's (many people use it on iPhone). When someone sends SMS to your GV number - you will get a pop-up notification via Prowl.. just as you would with "traditional" SMS app on iPhone. It is functionally equivalent.

 

[ewokcwalk]

can anybody get me a GV invite??