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If you’re a frequent Gmail user, chances are you’ve already noticed a new phone-like icon hanging out around the chat area on the left side of your Gmail window. If you’re not already a Gmail user, getting a free account is a quick and easy process — and you can even opt to pull your existing email accounts into Gmail. Either way, Google recently added a feature to its popular email service that allows users to make free calls to the U.S. and Canada and low-cost international calls.
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If you’re a Google Voice user (Voice is also free, of course), phone calls placed will display your Google Voice number as the outbound caller ID. Voice users can also choose to receive incoming calls placed to their Google Voice number directly in Gmail, in addition to any phone numbers already linked to their accounts.
Here’s how it works:
You can also download the Google Voice app from the Google Play Store (for Android) or the App Store (for iPhones). The Google Voice app will allow you to make calls using your Google account from your smartphone.
You can also send a fax using your Gmail account. Check out our guide to learn more.
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