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Why the hell is anyone actually using SMS text messages these days? It's not much different from using fax machines. The only thing SMS is good for is automat
by shiroiuma 3y ago
Why the hell is anyone actually using SMS text messages these days? It's not much different from using fax machines. The only thing SMS is good for is automated 2FA messages.
- softjobs 3y agoAnd not even that. https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2019/10/sim-swap-scams-how-protect-yourself https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2019/10/sim-swap-sc... https://pages.nist.gov/800-63-3/sp800-63b.html https://pages.nist.gov/800-63-3/sp800-63b.html
- callalex 3y agoIt’s not about the transport medium. My Honda also proxies iMessage and FaceTime.
- shiroiuma 3y agoI don't see how it can do that unless you give it your login details to those apps. And what about other apps, like WhatsApp, LINE, WeChat, or Messenger? I don't know anyone that uses iMessage or FaceTime; I didn't even think those were chat services.
- cale250 3y agoSMS and iMessage are exposed via Bluetooth’s Message Access Profile. Facetime would use the Hands Free Profile. Access to both of those would be requested during pairing of the phone. At least on iOS, the other apps would need permission to integrate with the necessary API to integrate with MAP. I’m not sure if this is even available with the public APIs.
- aezart 3y agoWhat else am I supposed to use
- shiroiuma 3y agoThe same thing everyone else in the civilized world uses: a chat app like Messenger, WeChat, LINE, or WhatsApp.