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Thursday, April 12, 2007
CallWave, Inc. today announced the launch of its text messaging gadget (also known as a widget) for Microsoft Vista - a free, desktop-based application enabling users to send text messages to virtually anyone, anywhere from their computer whether their handset is nearby or not.
For mobile phone users who also use the web each day, the CallWave Free Text Messaging gadget delivers invaluable ease and efficiency - making the PC a natural companion to the mobile phone.
By making it easier to send text messages worldwide, CallWave Web 2.0 widgets and gadgets can dramatically increase text daily usage and adoption. While text messaging continues to grow in popularity, many consumers find it difficult to text on a phone’s small interface. CallWave solves this problem - using the familiarity and ease of the computer for text messaging. Additionally, users who are in front of their computers everyday may prefer the convenience of communicating in that environment.
During the beta, subscribers can send an unlimited number of text messages to phone numbers in the United States and Canada. The service also supports international SMS. With the gadget running on Microsoft Vista, users can view a list of contacts and select who to text. Replies to the message are routed to the subscriber’s handset. Subscribers will be given access to their messages stored in a permanent, searchable archive, accessible from a personal web page.
The CallWave Free Text Messaging gadget is free and available at http://www.callwave.com and the Windows Live Gallery.
May 23rd, 2008 at 10:02
BAD EXPERIENCE WITH CALLWAVE.
I recommend using some company other than Callwave. I am having a very bad experience with them. I tried the free trial of their online fax service back in March. The number they assigned me wouldn’t answer on a Sunday, so I canceled the trial, and was told I would get a complete refund. I just assumed they would properly credit my card. On May 15 I called them after I noticed the credit was never issued. They assured me they would now issue me a full credit. The next day, the $22.95 credit was still not issued to my card. I called my credit card company to make sure it was not there are was not pending. I then called Callwave. They told me they show it was issued, and it would take 1-2 billing cycles to show up on my credit card. I told them I can check my credit card online, so I don’t have to wait for a statement, and that I called them to confirm. I tried to get a supervisor, but he was busy and was supposed to call me back. I called again the next day as they never called, and went through the same thing. The next day I finally got a supervisor, who told me it would take 1-2 cycles on THEIR end to issue me a credit, so in the mean time they will be earning more interest on my money as it’s in their account. I wonder if what they are doing is even legal.