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Outside the US? Then you’ll be getting worse versions of the Google Pixel 8 and iPhone 15 (www.techradar.com)
submitted 2 years ago by stopthatgirl7@kbin.social to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] DrCake@lemmy.world 19 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Ehh. For iPhone you are only missing out on “Live Voicemail”. I can’t remember the last time I even got a voicemail so don’t think I’m missing much

[–] ebits21@lemmy.ca 8 points 2 years ago

I get 5 Chinese spam calls a day… since turning on live voicemail they’ve mostly stopped, and the ones that make it through get deleted without me listening to them.

I LOVE the feature.

[–] Sigma_@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

It happens on device before your carrier. So you don't have to pay for voicemail. Big unexpected surprise for me (as I don't have vm). Otherwise it's on the fly and instant. Thought I wouldn't care but sending unknow callers there is slick.

[–] SmashingSquid@notyour.rodeo 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Do carriers still charge for voicemail?

[–] Sigma_@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Yes. Often an add on. In Canada, it's especially the case with koodo (telus' "discount" brand) or lum (sasktel's).

E.g., https://www.koodomobile.com/en/rate-plans

Pick 1 FREE Perk (available in Self Serve) Premium Voicemail Unlimited International SMS (from Canada) Rollover Data

Where the roll over data is the much better choice that would hurt to give up for roll over data

[–] SaltySalamander@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

This isn't a thing on any carrier I've personally used (in the US). Voicemail is just expected. Visual voicemail, however, is a paid feature.

[–] SmashingSquid@notyour.rodeo 1 points 2 years ago

They charge extra for international sms too? Wow you really get screwed.

[–] Dima@lemmy.one 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

They charge you to be able to use voicemail in America? (I'm guessing that's where you are since you didn't specify)

[–] Sigma_@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

In Canada. Yes they do. See my comment here: https://lemmy.world/comment/4958540

[–] vzq@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Can I get it to transcribe WhatsApp voice messages? I ignore them but people keep sending them.

[–] photonic_sorcerer@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 2 years ago

Try telling people not to send you those