Santa Claus is awfully busy this time of year, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have enough time to robocall the person of your choice, free. He's also ready to listen to his voicemail. There are two separate Santa-related delights Google is offering this year. First, you can let Santa know what you want for Christmas by leaving him a message at his Google Voice number -- 855-34-SANTA (855 347-2682). According to the official Google blog, it's a free call for residents of the United States and Canada; outside those areas it will cost $.01 per minute.
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If you live in the U.S., you can delight your favorite kid (or amuse your friends) by having Santa immediately send a customized voice message, complete with the person's name, state, and a variety of other customizations, which can all be combined for hilarious results (see graphic below). It's fun -- try it at Google's Send a Call From Santa site, or listen to a sample message here.
Here's the interface:
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Google's being coy about additional Gmail features that will be rolled out as Christmas draws nearer. The company urges you to continue checking the Send a Call from Santa site to find out more about Santa's "extra special way to spread the holiday cheer."
This story originally published on Mashable here.
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