Ok…
1) Love the new SMS UI/layout (maybe the red icon badge could notify of unread messages when you first sign in?). Not at this point, but also would be nice in the future to choose colors or have themes for SMS (Green/Grey, Blue/Grey), I dunno, I’m just a fan of green, no biggie though.
2) I really like the new keypad, MUCH cleaner!
3) Love the new voicemail UI/layout, similar to Apple’s voicemail layout (Callback & Delete buttons, ), but would like to see a time stamp of some sort… and the red icon notifier/badge (yeah, I mentioned that in a private email already ) to display unread messages upon sign in. I’d even like to know how many unread voicemail’s I have when I log out, in case I forgot to look (red icon badge on GV Mobile icon?).
4) Also, Settings menu cleaner!
Over all, I LOVE the update! Much cleaner and a bit faster then the previous version. I can honestly say at this point, I’m glad I choose to go with Sean’s GV Mobile over other available Google Voice apps.
Sean – really nice work on the update. The whole experience is much improved. The one feature that I would love to see is the ability to turn on/off the “Do Not Disturb” feature. Keep it up and thank you!
Well, here’s something. In order to update the SMS conversations (the message from the other party) I’ve had to shut down the App and open it again. It doesn’t update just by staying on the SMS screen. Am I missing something?
Great work Sean. Very nice update. I assume this app is OS 3.0 compliant and because of that will notifications be an option once OS 3.0 is available? Is AT&T putting the kabash on SMS notifications from apps?
Again, great work and thanks for the continued support.
Okay. I had auto refresh on, which I thought would bring in the message as soon as they sent it, but I can click the refresh when the iphone sms alert appears. Thanks!
@BigUps Doing push notifications won’t be possible for GV Mobile as I would need access to your account ( and everybody else’s) to see when SMSs come in…imagine the servers I would need!
@Skribe Auto refresh doesn’t work that way exactly…that would require realtime refreshing to see when SMS’s come in…would be a huge dent on resources. Just imagine the mail app refreshing non-push accounts every second. Ouch.
As for “Furthermore, people have gone 2+ years without landscape keyboard, why is it so important now?” — because it has been annoying for 2+ years! The keyboard is one of the reasons I don’t use my iPhone much for typing…but where I do have the landscape, the pain goes away. I just wish there was a way to get a bluetooth keyboard for this sucker!
Even though I’ve been “snarky” @ times, I’ll say “FABULOUS” updates. Look forward to continued refinement for 3.0 version. Request to add toggle between multiple accounts feature in Settings.
@George All through Google Voice. Shouldn’t hit your cell phone’s account. If you have your cell phone # setup as a forwarded number and it’s enabled, I would suggest turning the SMS option off so Google doesn’t forward SMS messages to your phone.
awesome job sean, I never expected push notifications for this, i dont get how any developer can afford the time/money to run servers to afford push notifications. I love the SMS going strictly through GV.
Sean, just downloaded th update. It works fabulously! UI feels much cleaner and well designed. The artwork is great, and the new SMS feature works reliably. I’m sure that you’ll continue to refine it and make it even better.
Any way to get more settings options (taking off sms forwarding to a phone, blcoking callers/spammers, etc like there is on the google voice website? What about its on contact list as opposed to using the iphones native contact list? Thanks so much for it though. I am loving the UI and SMS improved ability. Thanks Sean!
Finally, just downloaded it, comments coming soon
-AreJayOne
does this update retrieve SMSs?
It does retrive SMS! and does a damn good job of it..
Sweet!
How about landscape keyboard for SMS texting, is that possible?
@REL Until OS 3, landscape keyboard is not available without building my own keyboard, which I won’t do.
@REL Furthermore, people have gone 2+ years without landscape keyboard, why is it so important now?
Ok…
), but would like to see a time stamp of some sort… and the red icon notifier/badge (yeah, I mentioned that in a private email already 
) to display unread messages upon sign in. I’d even like to know how many unread voicemail’s I have when I log out, in case I forgot to look (red icon badge on GV Mobile icon?).
1) Love the new SMS UI/layout (maybe the red icon badge could notify of unread messages when you first sign in?). Not at this point, but also would be nice in the future to choose colors or have themes for SMS (Green/Grey, Blue/Grey), I dunno, I’m just a fan of green, no biggie though.
2) I really like the new keypad, MUCH cleaner!
3) Love the new voicemail UI/layout, similar to Apple’s voicemail layout (Callback & Delete buttons,
4) Also, Settings menu cleaner!
Over all, I LOVE the update! Much cleaner and a bit faster then the previous version. I can honestly say at this point, I’m glad I choose to go with Sean’s GV Mobile over other available Google Voice apps.
Well done Sean!
Regards,
AreJayOne, California
It’s great. Just a Favourite callers menu short to replace the iPhone phone.
Sean – really nice work on the update. The whole experience is much improved. The one feature that I would love to see is the ability to turn on/off the “Do Not Disturb” feature. Keep it up and thank you!
Excellent. All changes very slick and much appreciated. Thanks.
Well, here’s something. In order to update the SMS conversations (the message from the other party) I’ve had to shut down the App and open it again. It doesn’t update just by staying on the SMS screen. Am I missing something?
@Skribe Click the circle refresh icon at the top left?
Great work Sean. Very nice update. I assume this app is OS 3.0 compliant and because of that will notifications be an option once OS 3.0 is available? Is AT&T putting the kabash on SMS notifications from apps?
Again, great work and thanks for the continued support.
Okay. I had auto refresh on, which I thought would bring in the message as soon as they sent it, but I can click the refresh when the iphone sms alert appears. Thanks!
@BigUps Doing push notifications won’t be possible for GV Mobile as I would need access to your account ( and everybody else’s) to see when SMSs come in…imagine the servers I would need!
@Skribe Auto refresh doesn’t work that way exactly…that would require realtime refreshing to see when SMS’s come in…would be a huge dent on resources. Just imagine the mail app refreshing non-push accounts every second. Ouch.
Awesome update!
As for “Furthermore, people have gone 2+ years without landscape keyboard, why is it so important now?” — because it has been annoying for 2+ years! The keyboard is one of the reasons I don’t use my iPhone much for typing…but where I do have the landscape, the pain goes away. I just wish there was a way to get a bluetooth keyboard for this sucker!
@clify No I understand…hehe…wait till 3.0 comes out…I’ll incorp. it in.
Is there a lag for some users to be updated? Strangely, mine hasn’t updated yet.
Sean,
Great app! Any chance of adding the ability to turn on/off the do not disturb feature to the GV Mobile settings page?
Thanks,
Wil
@AreJayOne Good feedback. Thanks man, really appreciate it.
@Jack Seems like Apple’s servers are having some issues. I’m noticing things fluctuating in and out…check back in the AM I suppose.
@Wil Yea…Next update should include this…
Sean,
Even though I’ve been “snarky” @ times, I’ll say “FABULOUS” updates. Look forward to continued refinement for 3.0 version. Request to add toggle between multiple accounts feature in Settings.
@Mischievous You’re great man…:)
I Love this New UI.
Good Job!
Woohoo! Grabbed it from the Canada store this AM, works great! Thanks Sean!
Sean using the SMS through GV Mobile will that strictly stain the GV account or still use your SMS on your cell phone’s account?
@George All through Google Voice. Shouldn’t hit your cell phone’s account. If you have your cell phone # setup as a forwarded number and it’s enabled, I would suggest turning the SMS option off so Google doesn’t forward SMS messages to your phone.
Got it thanks Sean!
awesome job sean, I never expected push notifications for this, i dont get how any developer can afford the time/money to run servers to afford push notifications. I love the SMS going strictly through GV.
GREAT JOB!!!
weirdly, still no update for me. I know you can’t do anything about that, I’m just curious if other users are experiencing the same thing?
my iStore is not showing an update for GV Mobile. What gives?
@Joe Ponte Have you guys tried both iTunes and App Store? They are never synced…although both have the updated version for me.
Sean, just downloaded th update. It works fabulously! UI feels much cleaner and well designed. The artwork is great, and the new SMS feature works reliably. I’m sure that you’ll continue to refine it and make it even better.
Yeah, so I realize I had to update my iPhone software from 2.2 to 2.2.1, bet that fixes it.
Is there an uprade path from 1.0 to 1.2, or do I have to pay for the newer version?
Thanks.
@Chris It’s an update. Yesterday mine wasn’t showing it as an update but today it did. I think you just have to wait it out. Great update though.
Still not showing up for me. Wonder if it has anything to do with my phone being jailbroken?
@Joe Ponte This version needs OS 2.2.1. Is that what you’re running?
sweet ! Congrats on this one Sean. Just bought here in Canada and it looks great… very polished.
@Kenneth Trueman Thank you sir!
I would really like it if it didn’t show archived SMS. Maybe a settings option? And how about the ability to archive SMS?
Any way to get more settings options (taking off sms forwarding to a phone, blcoking callers/spammers, etc like there is on the google voice website? What about its on contact list as opposed to using the iphones native contact list? Thanks so much for it though. I am loving the UI and SMS improved ability. Thanks Sean!
i have version 2.2
@Noah I can do that…look for that stuff in a future update…
@Joe Ponte I think if you sync with iTunes and do the update thing, it will load up 2.2.1 for ya. I don’t think the update will show until then.
Any way to get any kind of SMS notification similar to fring is set up with IMs or nimbuzz, ring and vibrate respectively.