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I just don't get it anymore. There are two primary modes for chatting, SMS and IM. Integrating with both has its challenges, but it can't be impossible. If s

by matmann2001 10y ago

I just don't get it anymore. There are two primary modes for chatting, SMS and IM. Integrating with both has its challenges, but it can't be impossible. If someone could just create an app that makes messaging via the two systems seamless, they'd dominate the market.

mixedCase 10y ago
Signal works nicely enough for me.
- Tepix 10y ago
  Only on Android is Signal able to merge its IM with SMS. iOS doesn't expose this capability so only iMessage does it.
  - mixedCase 10y ago
    Well if you buy into a walled garden you can't expect other devs to be able to get in if the owner of the ecosystem won't allow it.
Spiritus 10y ago
You mean like iMessage?
- matmann2001 10y ago
  Yes. Although, not being locked into a single company's ecosystem of hardware and software is another requirement I have.