What's New
Introducing voice calling and TextNow credits!
TextNow calling allows you to make and receive voice calls to and from any phone number in USA and Canada. Credits can be used towards calls and can be purchased or earned for free (1 credit = 1 minute). Incoming calls and calls with other TextNow users are free and unlimited!
Other goodies include:
- Ringtone customization
- Ability to customize the wallpaper on tablets
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
The application has access to the following:
Network communication
full Internet access
Allows an application to create network sockets.
view network state
Allows an application to view the state of all networks.
view Wi-Fi state
Allows an application to view the information about the state of Wi-Fi.
create Bluetooth connections
Allows an application to view configuration of the local Bluetooth phone, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.
System tools
prevent phone from sleeping
Allows an application to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
modify global system settings
Allows an application to modify the systemʼs settings data. Malicious applications can corrupt your systemʼs configuration.
read system log files
Allows an application to read from the systemʼs various log files. This allows it to discover general information about what you are doing with the phone, but should not contain any personal or private information.
send sticky broadcast
Allows an application to send sticky broadcasts, which remain after the broadcast ends. Malicious applications can make the phone slow or unstable by causing it to use too much memory.
Hardware controls
control vibrator
Allows the application to control the vibrator.
record audio
Allows application to access the audio record path.
change your audio settings
Allows application to modify global audio settings such as volume and routing.
Your personal information
read contact data
Allows an application to read all of the contact (address) data stored on your phone. Malicious applications can use this to send your data to other people.
write contact data
Allows an application to modify the contact (address) data stored on your phone. Malicious applications can use this to erase or modify your contact data.
Phone calls
read phone state and identity
Allows the application to access the phone features of the device. An application with this permission can determine the phone number and serial number of this phone, whether a call is active, the number that call is connected to, ect.
Storage
modify/delete SD card contents
Allows an application to write to the SD card.
Paid services.
directly call phone numbers
Allows the application to call phone numbers without your intervention. Malicious applications may cause unexpected calls on your phone bill. Note that this does not allow the application to call emergency numbers.
Other
com.enflick.android.TextNow.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
com.android.vending.BILLING
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG
android.permission.WRITE_CALL_LOG
Krystilin
Sep 21, 2012 12:24:37 AM
I can't refresh? When I get a text I have to force stop and then reopen the app. Refresh button?
Gelai
Sep 20, 2012 4:45:31 PM
Great App! Love it! But.. I absolutely hate seeing the emoticons! :( Can you give an option to disable it?
superman
Sep 20, 2012 3:54:51 PM
Can't call Can't call like iphone
Tiina
Sep 20, 2012 7:39:34 AM
GREAT Loving TextNow! (: I don't have to use it just for my iPod!!! (:
Phillip
Sep 20, 2012 5:13:50 AM
Yes! I had this app on my iPhone so when I saw it on the market I had to get it! All we need now is the phone usage update.
Charity
Sep 20, 2012 4:01:31 AM
Needs calling feature Love this app on my ipod, but I will also love to see the calling feature as well......then I will give 5 stars .
Patrick
Sep 20, 2012 1:24:34 AM
Finally! I have textnow on my phone and now i can text the samd people on my tablet! Wont send pics though
Ari
Sep 19, 2012 8:16:53 PM
Andy I love the app. I have on my iphone it prefect! but I want to be able to send picture and make phone call as well. Fix that n ill give u 5*
Eric
Sep 19, 2012 7:46:13 PM
No local number? Seriously, what text app doesn't give you a local number nowadays?
Ixcra
Sep 19, 2012 6:27:43 AM
Awesome Deff would recommend it its like having a plan for free on your phone lol