• Passwords are encrypted in the settings file, and in memory.  This is not strong encryption, but it’s better than plain text or simple encoding.
• The old AppData directory is deleted if present (1.0-1.3)
• Crash reporter – if the app crashes, a report is automatically sent the next time you run GVNotifier.

If you’re having trouble with ClickOnce, or need files for a portable version (create a blank settings.xml file), get the standalone version.  This version does not have auto-update!

- Ctrl+N will clear the messages from the current window.

- Ctrl+R (on the message window) to instantly check for new messages.

- Configurable fonts – set any size and style you’d like for the Contact List and Message windows.

- Connectivity test – GVNotifier won’t fail if your internet connection isn’t present.

I’ve posted a beta version over at the GVNotifier Beta Group.  You can download it now, but I’ll likely be pushing it out to all users later today, or tomorrow.  If the beta version has fixed your login problem, please let me know!

New Features:

- Small Font Option

- Hide ’406′ area code numbers (Google Voice SMS numbers)

- Enter to send Message.

- Google Contacts integration

- Recent contacts are at the top of the contact list, other contacts are sorted alphabetically at the bottom.

- Callback number may be selected from the Message window.

- Performance improvements

Let me know what you think in the comments, or join the beta team!

GVNotifier.net requires the .NET Framework 3.5 and Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7.  Aero recommended.

If you’re already using GVNotifier, just restart for the update. (Try restarting twice if it doesn’t pop up)

GVNotifier.net 1.1 [ClickOnce Install]

Update:  This version has been released, get it here.

Future Betas will not be distrobuted on the blog.  Please Join the Google Group.

Some points -

- A contact is created for each phone number in Google Contacts.

- Contacts are downloaded first and sorted as more feeds load (Calls, Voicemail, SMS).

- Contacts are awarded points for participation in feeds.  A contact you converse with often should have a higher number of points, and come up at the top of the Contact List

- No Search, No Sorting.  I’m working on both, but taking my time so it’s as usable as possible.

- BugFix: Deleting/Arching messages in GV should NOT prompt old messages to show up again.

- Don’t like animations?  Start the app with –no-animation.

- Don’t want to register?  Start the app with –no-reg

- Don’t want logging?  Start the app with –no-logging

Update (11/29/09 3:20PM EST Build 5)

- Message Window now has a character count, and the ability to change the Callback number.  No longer is it needed to enter the Callback number manually.  Zip Updated.

Update (11/29/09 4:40PM EST Build 6)

- Added Search box to Contact List, removed ‘Send Or Call’ dialog.  Zip Updated.

Update (11/30/09 Build 11)
- Performance Improvements
Update (11/30/09 Build 12)
- Bug/feature reporter

This is an old version, get the latest GVNotifier here.

This project is superseding the DigsbyGV project.  GVNotifier brings Google Voice services to the desktop in the form of a notification app.

GVNotifier.net supports one-click calling right from the SMS window.

Click the tray icon to display your personalized favorite list.  Contacts are placed on this list if they appear in the inbox.

Send messages to users not in the recent list.

Download:

GVNotifier requires the .NET Framework 3.5 and Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7.  Aero recommended.

GVNotifier.net 1.0 [ClickOnce Install]

Update: 11/19/09 (Build 20)

- A bug that prevented the ‘call’ button from working has been fixed.

Update 11/20/09 (Build 50)

- Fixed a bug loading contacts without names.

- Fixed a UI animation bug.

- Included dialog to send a message to any number.

- Fixed ‘Check for updates’ in About dialog.

- Added option to check for new SMS messages by middle-clicking the tray icon, or selecting the menu option.

- Smooth loading of contact list.

Update 11/21/09 (Build 52)

- ClickOnce installer now manages updates.

- Possible fix for sending SMS on certain GV accounts.

Update 11/22/09

- If you’re having trouble sending SMS and would be willing to let me log into your account so I can figure out why, please let me know!  Several users have reported being unable to send SMS.  I’m unable to reproduce the problem with any of my accounts.

Update 11/25/09 (Build 70)

- Fixed an issue that was causing HTTP 500 errors for some users.  Try using –mobile if it still isn’t working.

Update 11/26/09 (Build 80)

- Fixed some possible issues with logging in.  If you were unable to login (RNR_SE is missing, Invalid User/Pass), get the update and try again.  Restart twice to get the updater to launch.

Google Voice support is few and far between on the desktop.  I’ve created a plugin for Digsby which allows SMS messages to be sent and received as if they were sent from the Google Voice web interface.

Messages are sent and received from the phone number itself, contact name support is not enabled yet. To send a new message, use the Digsby->New IM… option, and enter a phone number as 1235554567 or (123)555-4567.

Download DigsbyGV and run the application.  Enter your Google Voice information, and create a password which you will use to connect from Digsby.  Create a new Jabber account in Digsby, with the username voice@localhost, and the password that is set in DigsbyGV.  Once the account is connected, new SMS messages will be routed to Digsby as an IM!

Update: DigsbyGV has been replaced by GVNotifier.net