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The lack of unified SMS integration was a HUGE mistake IMO. As much as these messaging apps want SMS to go away, its not. It is the only common "language" acr
by rynop 10y ago
The lack of unified SMS integration was a HUGE mistake IMO. As much as these messaging apps want SMS to go away, its not. It is the only common "language" across all devices and providers - not to mention the older generation has no idea WTF all these messaging apps are.
My hope was that Allo was going to fix the disaster of a decision by google to split SMS and Messages apart in Hangouts.
I want one app that supports SMS and messages and I want it web enabled so I can use it from my computer. iMessage has this nailed.
I was a Google Fi customer. Before hangouts separated function I had an awesome cross platform unified messaging experience. I'm switching to iPhone after 7+ yrs on android partially due to this android messaging mess.
- tw04 10y agoSMS was a huge mistake, but by far the least of such mistakes. The BIGGEST, IMO, was not allowing you to sign on from multiple devices, and not having a desktop app. If I can only use messaging on one device, it's just about useless to me in this day and age.
- rynop 10y agoAgreed. iMessage handles this great. I was hoping Allo was the iMessage killer. I'm a google fanboy, and this next gen messaging direction by G is really disappointing
- JohnTHaller 10y agoAllo is apparently not meant to compete with iMessage. It's locked to a single handset (you lose everything if you activate on another one) so forget about it working across your devices. It doesn't work on tablets at all. It doesn't support SMS. It seems like a more limited and less convenient WhatsApp competitor. It's basically useless to anyone that doesn't have other people willing to install yet another chat client in addition to already having Hangouts, Facebook Messenger, Skype, WhatsApp, etc on your phone.
- rynop 10y agoyea I don't want another messaging client. I want less apps, less things. Make me more efficient. Its a shame cuz the assistant in Allo is kick ass.