August 23rd, 2006
Call users from inside your Gmail
Today I found several references to an unreleased feature in Gmail while digging through the source code. The code clearly referenced a feature that will enable users to call contacts from inside Gmail. While writing this post, I noticed the feature has started appearing in my account already.
if(v){N.push(bn(U,"call_"+f,U? "im/call_button.gif":"im/call_button_disabled.gif", " Call"))}
If my eyes are seeing correctly, it appears some users should have a "Call" button in their Gmail when Google Talk is connected — clicking this button opens up a new voice conversation with the selected user through Google Talk. As of right now, we are still unable to place or receive incoming calls directly through Gmail — but I have a feeling that’s is on the "to-do" list.
Garett Rogers is employed as a programmer for iQmetrix, which specializes in retail management software for the wireless industry.
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