In the short term, as someone running without Google Play Sevices, I'm curious to see whether this just gave me access to the functionality of TextSecure again

In the short term, as someone running without Google Play Sevices, I'm curious to see whether this just gave me access to the functionality of TextSecure again or broke RedPhone. Regardless of which, I'm optimistic about the long term support for my own use, and I think the unification is going to be good to help the program spreading. Now for the people who don't really get the point of protecting our privacy but are just going along anyway I'll be getting calls and messaging for one round of persuasion. Much rejoicing. Thank you Open Whisper Systems!