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TextNow: Free Texting & Calling App
TextNow, Inc.
Unlimited calling & texting with a free local phone number!
- #2 in Best Apps for Free Calling & Texting
- Editor's Choice
- Free
- Feature Rich
- Fresh
- In App Purchases
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Editor’s Review
- Easily create your own phone number & make completely free calls to US & Canada as often as you like
- PassCode keeps all your messages under a secure lock & makes all communication extra safe
- Earn free money by completing super easy offers & call anywhere in the world practically for free
Reviewed by Laura S on January 16, 2018
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in 5,221 reviewsVery Sweet and useful app. I used it to prove to myself and ex that she was trash
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in 4,340 reviewsGreat app. Easy to use, love the interface and design. Very convenient when travelling
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in 1,181 reviewsGreat service like the call for through great.. Definitely an app I would recommend 😘
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free calling
in 672 reviewsDev u are blowing the competition away! Love the free calling and texting to any number
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best texting app
in 648 reviewsBy far the best texting app I have ever used! I get unlimited text and calls for free
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in 603 reviewsThis was the worst app ever its too slow so many ads and it doesnt work DONT DOWNLOAD
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App Description
Google Play
Give your friends your very own phone number they can call!
Unlimited Text & Picture Messaging
You can send as many text messages as you want to US & Canada - FREE!
Unlimited Calling to USA and Canada
Make unlimited free phone calls to any phone number in the US & Canada!
Cheap International Calling
TextNow offers low-cost, international calling to over 230 countries. Stay connected longer with rates starting at less than $0.01 per minute. Add money or earn free money by completing offers to your account and make low-cost international calls.
Features:
- Make and receive voice calls
- Emojis, stickers and gifs
- Full picture messaging : send, receive and save pictures!
- Video messaging: Send videos to your friends and family
- Voicemail Transcription: transcript of your voicemail
- Caller ID
- PassCode: keep your messages under lock and key
- Google SmartLock: no need to remember your password
- Call Forwarding
- Conference calling
- Signatures: add your own personalized signature to each text
- Customizable text-tone, ringtone & vibration
- Customizable backgrounds
- Assign individual contacts their own ringtone & background
- Quick Reply to easily (and quickly) respond to friends
- Home screen widget to launch TextNow, compose a new message or quickly make a call
- Unified inbox: send and receive your texts, SMS and GIFs directly via TextNow - use TextNow as your one-stop SMS texting app!
- One number, multiple devices – Send messages and make calls on your computer or tablet, then access them from your phone while on the go.
- TextNow.com - text from your computer too! All messages seamlessly synchronize with your mobile device.
- Turn your Wi-Fi enabled tablets into a phone.
- Elastic calling to protect you from dropped calls. Elastic calling is TextNow’s unique ability to have our calls choose the best possible route for your call to improve quality
Is it really free?
There is no catch. No yearly or monthly fees! It is completely free! Download today and start sending and receiving your unlimited texts, pics, videos, and SMS messages.
How can all this be free?
The app comes with a few ads. If you don't like ads, you can purchase a subscription to remove them. Join the 100 million people who have already found a better way to talk & text free.
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What’s New
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6.42.1.0
September 16, 2019 - Fixed a bug that could cause the text of voicemail notifications to be incorrectly formatted.
- Fixed a bug where a custom voicemail greeting couldn't be played back after recording.
- Fixed a bug that would cause a loading spinner to be displayed indefinitely if attempting to create an account with an e-mail address that is already associated with an account.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.42.0.2
September 13, 2019 - Fixed a bug that could cause the text of voicemail notifications to be incorrectly formatted.
- Fixed a bug where a custom voicemail greeting couldn't be played back after recording.
- Fixed a bug that would cause a loading spinner to be displayed indefinitely if attempting to create an account with an e-mail address that is already associated with an account.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.42.0.1
September 6, 2019 - Fixed a bug that could cause the text of voicemail notifications to be incorrectly formatted.
- Fixed a bug where a custom voicemail greeting couldn't be played back after recording.
- Fixed a bug that would cause a loading spinner to be displayed indefinitely if attempting to create an account with an e-mail address that is already associated with an account.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.41.0.2
September 4, 2019 - Fixed an issue where the launch screen could be shown repeatedly when the device was plugged in.
- Fixed an issue where certain message types wouldn't be highlighted when selected in a conversation.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.40.0.1
August 23, 2019 - When a maps link is opened from a Floating Chat, the conversation will now close so the map can be seen.
- A notification will no longer be shown at the top of the screen when receiving a message in an open conversation.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.41.0.2
September 4, 2019 - Fixed an issue where the launch screen could be shown repeatedly when the device was plugged in.
- Fixed an issue where certain message types wouldn't be highlighted when selected in a conversation.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.40.0.1
August 23, 2019 - When a maps link is opened from a Floating Chat, the conversation will now close so the map can be seen.
- A notification will no longer be shown at the top of the screen when receiving a message in an open conversation.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.39.0.1
August 20, 2019 Fixed a bug that was causing visual issues when we ask users to rate the app.
Fixed a bug for Wireless users who weren’t able to manage their plan from My Account.
Various performance improvements. -
6.40.0.1
August 23, 2019 - When a maps link is opened from a Floating Chat, the conversation will now close so the map can be seen.
- A notification will no longer be shown at the top of the screen when receiving a message in an open conversation.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.39.0.1
August 20, 2019 Fixed a bug that was causing visual issues when we ask users to rate the app.
Fixed a bug for Wireless users who weren’t able to manage their plan from My Account.
Various performance improvements. -
6.38.0.1
August 13, 2019 Fixed a bug that was causing visual issues when we ask users to rate the app.
Fixed a bug for Wireless users who weren’t able to manage their plan from My Account.
Various performance improvements. -
6.37.0.3
August 7, 2019 Fixed a bug that was causing the app to take extra time to start up when already signed in.
Fixed a bug that could cause an error message and a spinner to be shown indefinitely on the Forgot Password screen.
Fixed a bug that could cause the sign in page to be incorrectly taken over by a screen saying you already have an account created by signing in with Facebook.
Various performance improvements. -
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September 19, 2019 -
6.37.0.3
August 7, 2019 Fixed a bug that was causing the app to take extra time to start up when already signed in.
Fixed a bug that could cause an error message and a spinner to be shown indefinitely on the Forgot Password screen.
Fixed a bug that could cause the sign in page to be incorrectly taken over by a screen saying you already have an account created by signing in with Facebook.
Various performance improvements. -
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September 19, 2019 -
6.36.2.0
August 5, 2019 - Fixed a bug that could cause the text of voicemail notifications to be incorrectly formatted.
- Fixed a bug where a custom voicemail greeting couldn't be played back after recording.
- Fixed a bug that would cause a loading spinner to be displayed indefinitely if attempting to create an account with an e-mail address that is already associated with an account.
- Various performance improvements. -
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September 19, 2019 -
6.34.0.3
July 15, 2019 - Fixed an issue where the camera view would be blank on some devices with multiple cameras.
- Fixed a bug that could crash the app when selecting a phone number.
- Various performance improvements. -
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September 19, 2019 - Fixed an issue where the camera view would be blank on some devices with multiple cameras.
- Fixed a bug that could crash the app when selecting a phone number.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.34.0.3
July 15, 2019 - Fixed an issue where the camera view would be blank on some devices with multiple cameras.
- Fixed a bug that could crash the app when selecting a phone number.
- Various performance improvements. -
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September 19, 2019 -
6.33.1.0
July 10, 2019 - Fixed a bug where there was overlapping UI in the New Message screen.
- Fixed a bug where the keyboard could be shown on the dialler screen.
- Fixed a bug where a spinner could be shown for longer than intended when selecting a new phone number.
- Various performance improvements. -
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September 19, 2019 -
6.33.1.0
July 10, 2019 - Fixed a bug where there was overlapping UI in the New Message screen.
- Fixed a bug where the keyboard could be shown on the dialler screen.
- Fixed a bug where a spinner could be shown for longer than intended when selecting a new phone number.
- Various performance improvements. -
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September 19, 2019 -
6.33.0.1
July 8, 2019 - Fixed a bug where there was overlapping UI in the New Message screen.
- Fixed a bug where the keyboard could be shown on the dialler screen.
- Fixed a bug where a spinner could be shown for longer than intended when selecting a new phone number.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.32.0.2
July 2, 2019 - Various performance improvements -
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September 19, 2019 -
6.32.0.2
July 2, 2019 - Various performance improvements -
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September 19, 2019 -
6.31.1.2
July 2, 2019 -Fixed a bug where attempting to send a message via the Contacts app would not fill in the contact on the New Message screen.
-Fixed a bug where the "Use My Location" button was not working correctly in the phone number selection process.
-Various performance improvements. -
6.31.0.2
June 25, 2019 -Fixed a bug where attempting to send a message via the Contacts app would not fill in the contact on the New Message screen.
-Fixed a bug where the "Use My Location" button was not working correctly in the phone number selection process.
-Various performance improvements. -
6.30.0.2
June 17, 2019 - Fix a bug where images sent from Gboard would lose transparency.
- Various performance improvements. -
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September 19, 2019 -
6.31.0.2
June 25, 2019 -Fixed a bug where attempting to send a message via the Contacts app would not fill in the contact on the New Message screen.
-Fixed a bug where the "Use My Location" button was not working correctly in the phone number selection process.
-Various performance improvements. -
6.30.0.2
June 17, 2019 - Fix a bug where images sent from Gboard would lose transparency.
- Various performance improvements. -
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September 19, 2019 -
6.30.0.2
June 17, 2019 - Fix a bug where images sent from Gboard would lose transparency.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.29.0.2
June 13, 2019 - Fixed a bug where the attachment panel and keyboard could be shown at the same time.
- Fixed a bug where a conversation and the contacts suggestion list could be shown on top of each other while entering contacts in a new conversation.
- Converted images to a more efficient format, reducing the app download size.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.30.0.2
June 17, 2019 - Fix a bug where images sent from Gboard would lose transparency.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.29.0.2
June 13, 2019 - Fixed a bug where the attachment panel and keyboard could be shown at the same time.
- Fixed a bug where a conversation and the contacts suggestion list could be shown on top of each other while entering contacts in a new conversation.
- Converted images to a more efficient format, reducing the app download size.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.28.0.3
June 3, 2019 - Fixed a bug where the attachment panel and keyboard could be shown at the same time.
- Fixed a bug where a conversation and the contacts suggestion list could be shown on top of each other while entering contacts in a new conversation.
- Converted images to a more efficient format, reducing the app download size.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.29.0.2
June 13, 2019 - Fixed a bug where the attachment panel and keyboard could be shown at the same time.
- Fixed a bug where a conversation and the contacts suggestion list could be shown on top of each other while entering contacts in a new conversation.
- Converted images to a more efficient format, reducing the app download size.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.28.0.3
June 3, 2019 - Fixed a bug where the attachment panel and keyboard could be shown at the same time.
- Fixed a bug where a conversation and the contacts suggestion list could be shown on top of each other while entering contacts in a new conversation.
- Converted images to a more efficient format, reducing the app download size.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.27.2.0
May 31, 2019 - Various performance improvements -
6.28.0.3
June 3, 2019 - Fixed a bug where the attachment panel and keyboard could be shown at the same time.
- Fixed a bug where a conversation and the contacts suggestion list could be shown on top of each other while entering contacts in a new conversation.
- Converted images to a more efficient format, reducing the app download size.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.27.2.0
May 31, 2019 - Various performance improvements -
6.26.2.0
May 29, 2019 - Fixed an issue where new messages might not appear right away on Samsung devices. If this issue still occurs, set Restrict Background Data in your phone's main settings to Never for the TextNow app.
- Fixed an issue where the text on some buttons was unreadable.
- Fixed an issue where wallpaper images were incorrectly showing through other elements on the screen.
- Various performance improvements. -
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September 19, 2019 -
6.26.2.0
May 29, 2019 - Fixed an issue where new messages might not appear right away on Samsung devices. If this issue still occurs, set Restrict Background Data in your phone's main settings to Never for the TextNow app.
- Fixed an issue where the text on some buttons was unreadable.
- Fixed an issue where wallpaper images were incorrectly showing through other elements on the screen.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.27.0.1
May 27, 2019 - Fixed an issue where new messages might not appear right away on Samsung devices. If this issue still occurs, set Restrict Background Data in your phone's main settings to Never for the TextNow app.
- Fixed an issue where the text on some buttons was unreadable.
- Fixed an issue where wallpaper images were incorrectly showing through other elements on the screen.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.26.1.0
May 23, 2019 - Fixed an issue where new messages might not appear right away on Samsung devices. If this issue still occurs, set Restrict Background Data in your phone's main settings to Never for the TextNow app.
- Fixed an issue where the text on some buttons was unreadable.
- Fixed an issue where wallpaper images were incorrectly showing through other elements on the screen.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.25.0.1
May 14, 2019 - Various performance improvements -
6.26.1.0
May 23, 2019 - Fixed an issue where new messages might not appear right away on Samsung devices. If this issue still occurs, set Restrict Background Data in your phone's main settings to Never for the TextNow app.
- Fixed an issue where the text on some buttons was unreadable.
- Fixed an issue where wallpaper images were incorrectly showing through other elements on the screen.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.26.0.2
May 19, 2019 - Fixed an issue where new messages might not appear right away on Samsung devices. If this issue still occurs, set Restrict Background Data in your phone's main settings to Never for the TextNow app.
- Fixed an issue where the text on some buttons was unreadable.
- Fixed an issue where wallpaper images were incorrectly showing through other elements on the screen.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.25.0.1
May 14, 2019 - Various performance improvements -
6.24.0.3
May 8, 2019 -
6.25.0.1
May 14, 2019 - Various performance improvements -
6.24.0.3
May 8, 2019 -
6.23.1.0
May 1, 2019 - Fixed a bug where incoming caller information wasn't visible on notifications while using the 'dark' app theme.
- Fixed a bug that failed to mute the microphone during a conference call for all members on the call.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.22.1.1
April 26, 2019 - Fixed a bug that would open a new conversation when sending a GIF from GBoard, rather than keep it in the current conversation.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.21.0.3
April 17, 2019 - Fixed a bug that would blackout the screen when rejecting a call, as if you were on the call with Screen Lock on.
- Fixed a bug where the send button would disappear after adding a GIF to the message.
- Added support for address recognition in messages for devices on Android Pie (9.0) and up.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.20.0.0
April 3, 2019 - Fixed a bug that wouldn't let users click on Allow to make TextNow the default phone app.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.19.0.0
March 28, 2019 - Fixed a bug where phone numbers embedded in messages would not be clickable to start a call to that number.
- Fixed a bug where if you signed in with your Google account, a "Please Wait" message would remain on the screen indefinitely.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.20.0.0
April 3, 2019 - Fixed a bug that wouldn't let users click on Allow to make TextNow the default phone app.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.19.0.0
March 28, 2019 - Fixed a bug where phone numbers embedded in messages would not be clickable to start a call to that number.
- Fixed a bug where if you signed in with your Google account, a "Please Wait" message would remain on the screen indefinitely.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.18.1.3
March 28, 2019 -Fixed an issue where certain devices would not show the incoming call screen when the screen was off.
-Fixed an issue where Voice Fallback would not be enabled the first time it was turned on in the settings.
-Floating Cats returns for April 1! To enable or disable the cats on that day, go to Settings -> Messaging -> Quick Reply.
-Various performance improvements. -
6.17.0.1
March 19, 2019 - Fixed a bug where the mute microphone button while in a call could appear to be off when the mute function is actually on and working.
- Fixed a bug where the screen would turn off while in a call with speakerphone active if you moved your hand too close to your device.
- Group conversations no longer show a random phone number in the conversations list.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.16.0.1
March 12, 2019 - Fixed a bug where the mute microphone button while in a call could appear to be off when the mute function is actually on and working.
- Fixed a bug where the screen would turn off while in a call with speakerphone active if you moved your hand too close to your device.
- Group conversations no longer show a random phone number in the conversations list.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.17.0.1
March 19, 2019 - Fixed a bug where the mute microphone button while in a call could appear to be off when the mute function is actually on and working.
- Fixed a bug where the screen would turn off while in a call with speakerphone active if you moved your hand too close to your device.
- Group conversations no longer show a random phone number in the conversations list.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.16.0.1
March 12, 2019 - Fixed a bug where the mute microphone button while in a call could appear to be off when the mute function is actually on and working.
- Fixed a bug where the screen would turn off while in a call with speakerphone active if you moved your hand too close to your device.
- Group conversations no longer show a random phone number in the conversations list.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.15.0.3
March 7, 2019 Fixed a bug where watching videos to earn credits wasn't properly rewarding credits earned.
Fixed a bug where videos couldn't be recorded from the New Message screen.
Various performance improvements. -
6.14.0.3
February 28, 2019 - Fixed an issue where the app could crash if trying to record a video without microphone permission
- Fixed an issue where certain contacts couldn't be unblocked
- Various performance improvements -
6.15.0.3
March 7, 2019 Fixed a bug where watching videos to earn credits wasn't properly rewarding credits earned.
Fixed a bug where videos couldn't be recorded from the New Message screen.
Various performance improvements. -
6.14.0.3
February 28, 2019 - Fixed an issue where the app could crash if trying to record a video without microphone permission
- Fixed an issue where certain contacts couldn't be unblocked
- Various performance improvements -
6.13.1.0
February 22, 2019 - Fixed a bug that was causing users to be logged out of the app unexpectedly.
- Fixed a bug correcting the back-button behaviour on mobile while on the TextNow Support site.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.12.2.0
February 20, 2019 - Fixed a bug that was causing users to be logged out of the app unexpectedly.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.12.1.1
February 12, 2019 - Fixed a bug where incoming calls would vibrate instead of playing a ringtone.
- Fixed a bug where missed calls would occasionally be shown as "Unknown Message Type".
- Various performance improvements -
6.11.0.2
February 10, 2019 - New improved messaging features! When starting a new conversation, if it's to a contact you've had a previous conversation with, the New Message page will show a preview of your last texts to your contact.
- Fixed a bug with the Sign In With Google button wasn't being displayed properly on the login screen.
- Fixed a bug related to avatars assigned to your contacts not updating properly.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.12.0.1
February 6, 2019 - Fixed a bug where incoming calls would vibrate instead of playing a ringtone.
- Fixed a bug where missed calls would occasionally be shown as "Unknown Message Type".
- Various performance improvements -
6.11.0.1
January 30, 2019 - New improved messaging features! When starting a new conversation, if it's to a contact you've had a previous conversation with, the New Message page will show a preview of your last texts to your contact.
- Fixed a bug with the Sign In With Google button wasn't being displayed properly on the login screen.
- Fixed a bug related to avatars assigned to your contacts not updating properly.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.10.0.1
January 23, 2019 - Fixed a bug where icons on the menu bar and widgets were the same as the background color on Android KitKat devices.
- Fixed a bug where Google Smartlock was not working properly on Android Oreo devices.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.9.0.1
January 18, 2019 - Fixed a bug where icons on the menu bar and widgets were the same as the background color on Android KitKat devices.
- Fixed a bug where Google Smartlock was not working properly on Android Oreo devices.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.8.0.1
January 10, 2019 - Fixed a bug where two or more ringtones could be played at the same time when a call is incoming
- Fixed a bug for Android Oreo and up where Floating Chats wouldn't swap between conversations
- Various performance improvements -
6.7.0.1
December 17, 2018 - Fixed an issue where outgoing calls over data could stall on the dialing page without connecting
- New feature: call phone numbers sent in a message text by tapping the number, or add the number to your contacts app
- Improved icons on the main menu
- Various performance improvements -
6.8.0.1
January 10, 2019 - Fixed a bug where two or more ringtones could be played at the same time when a call is incoming
- Fixed a bug for Android Oreo and up where Floating Chats wouldn't swap between conversations
- Various performance improvements -
6.7.0.1
December 17, 2018 - Fixed an issue where outgoing calls over data could stall on the dialing page without connecting
- New feature: call phone numbers sent in a message text by tapping the number, or add the number to your contacts app
- Improved icons on the main menu
- Various performance improvements -
6.6.0.3
December 13, 2018 - You can now preview images and videos in a conversation from the main Conversation page! Tap on a preview to see it full size.
- Simplified contact avatars, and the same avatars will appear for the same contacts online at TextNow.com.
- Improved font size consistency for better handling of large text sizes for accessibility.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.7.0.1
December 17, 2018 - Fixed an issue where outgoing calls over data could stall on the dialing page without connecting
- New feature: call phone numbers sent in a message text by tapping the number, or add the number to your contacts app
- Improved icons on the main menu
- Various performance improvements -
6.6.0.3
December 13, 2018 - You can now preview images and videos in a conversation from the main Conversation page! Tap on a preview to see it full size.
- Simplified contact avatars, and the same avatars will appear for the same contacts online at TextNow.com.
- Improved font size consistency for better handling of large text sizes for accessibility.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.5.0.2
December 5, 2018 - Fixed a bug that could cause the app to crash when setting or changing ringtones.
- Fixed a bug where notifications could still show for conversations that had been muted.
- Removed "Recommended Apps" from the main menu.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.4.0.0
November 22, 2018 - Fixed a bug that prevented the Floating Chat notification from being dismissed
- Fixed the root cause of a significant number of crashes
- Various performance improvements -
6.3.0.4
November 22, 2018 - Fixed a bug that could crash the app if you received a call when the calling permissions were disabled
- Improved the "Activate Data Plan" screen
- Various performance improvements -
6.2.0.3
November 14, 2018 - Fixed a bug that prevented some users from placing outgoing calls.
- Fixed a bug where floating chats wouldn't appear even after allowing the correct Android permission.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.3.0.4
November 22, 2018 - Fixed a bug that could crash the app if you received a call when the calling permissions were disabled
- Improved the "Activate Data Plan" screen
- Various performance improvements -
6.2.0.3
November 14, 2018 - Fixed a bug that prevented some users from placing outgoing calls.
- Fixed a bug where floating chats wouldn't appear even after allowing the correct Android permission.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.1.1.0
November 9, 2018 - Users running TextNow on Android OS 8 (Oreo) and above will receive notifications sorted by category. Users will be able to control how these notifications get categorized, how they're shown on your device, and when they get shown.
- Many fixes for problems pertaining to Android 8 (Oreo)
- Various fixes and improvements for other Android versions. -
6.1.0.4
November 6, 2018 - Users running TextNow on Android OS 8 (Oreo) and above will receive notifications sorted by category. Users will be able to control how these notifications get categorized, how they're shown on your device, and when they get shown.
- Many fixes for problems pertaining to Android 8 (Oreo)
- Various fixes and improvements for other Android versions. -
6.0.4.0
October 31, 2018 - 6.0.4.0 is the final TextNow release for users running any versions of Android Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0 to 4.0.4) and Jellybean (Android 4.1 to 4.3.1). Users of those Android versions will still be able to use TextNow, but will not receive any further updates to the app.
- Reduced the instances of dropped calls when switching from wifi, data and voice networks.
- Floating Chat toggle now accurately shows whether chat heads are on or off.
- Various performance improvements. -
6.0.3.0
October 29, 2018 - TextNow is refreshing our look! In this release we're packing in a new app icon, new logo, and a new default theme color for you to enjoy, with the same great service under the hood. -
6.0.2.0
October 26, 2018 - TextNow is refreshing our look! In this release we're packing in a new app icon, new logo, and a new default theme color for you to enjoy, with the same great service under the hood. -
6.0.1.0
October 18, 2018 - TextNow is refreshing our look! In this release we're packing in a new app icon, new logo, and a new default theme color for you to enjoy, with the same great service under the hood. -
5.75.1.0
October 12, 2018 - Fixed a bug where the end call button could be hidden by the in-call dialpad
- Improved call rating screen for more detailed feedback
- Various performance improvements
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