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Nice app but concerned about privacy and terms of service
Without a doubt, this is an elegantly designed and functional app.
However, I'm concerned about privacy issues and terms of service. Unless I'm simply looking in the wrong place (I've been all through the Green Tomato website), I am unable to find any privacy statement or terms of service. Since this is a non-U.S. company not subject to American law, continuing to use the product gives me pause. What is the data retention policy? Does the company claim ownership of the voice clips and underlying message data? Does this company guarantee to not redistribute the user generated content or contact information (both app user and user's contact list) to third parties?
Green Tomato seems to be a contract developer and mobile advertising outfit. I must wonder if this app is truly intended as a data mining tool disguised as a productivity tool. I'd very much like to see the publisher address these questions.Show lessGregMcD5
Fantastic. Been waiting for this a while now.
TalkBox is superior in most meaningful ways to other products (HeyTell is nice but has downsides, as users point out). TalkBox is simple and efficient, with a clear UI and immediate gratification. I especially like the ability to see the other person's incoming message as it's being created, and of course having the message history. And international voice messaging is free, unlike your carrier's IM charges.
That said, I understand the dev's TOS give them ownership of recordings with the right to redistribute (and for which you are liable). While onerous, just be careful what you say, obviously. Like someone once said, never put in an email (or text) what you wouldn't want to see on Page One of the NY Times.
Great technology otherwise!Show lessVintagenarian
Great idea...even better implementation
I'm giving it 5 simply because its one of those apps that has such a simple idea but taken to the next level by its implementation. I love the hold to talk button...feels like im on a walkie talkie and also helps the conversation to be really fast.
The UI is brilliant...efficient and beautiful...full points on that.
Of course there can be lots of possible updates but Im happy with just this too...
If I had to suggest something would be to have this app across different platforms...cause that would just mean that many more people could use it.
Great job!!!Show lessUday
Fail
Doesn't play the test message or send messages. Big fail on iPod touch 4gid8872
