Google Voice is a new service offered by the search giant that is packed with useful features. Google Voice originates from GrandCentral, a company purchased by Google in 2007. Google has updated the service, and it was relaunched in March of this year. The concept behind Google Voice is that the user will get a new phone number when signing up. Through the magic of Google Voice, the calls from this number can be forwarded to any phone you choose. Calls can even be forwarded dependent on who is calling. In addition to the forwarding possibilities offered, the service also allows options for screening calls. This could prove extremely useful for dealing with people you don't know calling your phone. Users will also have several options when it comes to voice mail. Not only can you take a call while someone is leaving you a message, but Google Voice will transfer that message to text and send it to you. The feature that I find most useful, and the one that likely got the Voice app banned from the iPhone, is the ability to send free SMS messages. I have never had a text plan so this is a great service for me. The service is currently free to anyone lucky enough to get an invite. I got mine last night and I'm already extremely happy with the service.