When I listen to voicemail messages, it feels more natural and convenient to play them on the speaker of my iPhone. Sometimes I am so caught up in the routine of catching up to calls that I don't ...

Visual voicemail services are transforming the way we handle voice messages. Unlike traditional voicemail, which forces you to listen to messages one by one, visual voicemail presents your messages in ...

Even with a smartphone nearby around the clock, you can’t catch every phone call, and some are best left going to your messages anyway. While many of us don’t actively use voicemail, it can still come ...

Voicemail is an essential phone service, potentially saving your bacon when you’re busy and can’t answer a call. Each carrier has its process to follow, so here’s how to set up and use voicemail on ...

Okay, so I called my hubby and his message goes like this:<P>"Hi, you've reached the desk of (name), I'm sorry I'm unavailable to take your call. Please leave your name, number and a message and I ...

Everyone is entitled to a vacation, but the timing of your summer holiday may be less than ideal for some of your clients and colleagues. Keep their needs in mind when preparing your out-of-office ...

Yes, people do still make telephone calls. They probably shouldn’t, but they do. Here are five rules–some new and some of long standing–for dealing with the perils of voicemail. Brevity is key. The ...

Apple’s Visual Voicemail was heralded as a remarkable change when it appeared with the iPhone in 2007. Prior to that, carrier-managed voicemail required calling a number and navigating a menu with ...

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