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whatsapp replaces texts for most users. they probably wouldn't read/reply to messages from their computer even if they could
by querulous 13y ago
whatsapp replaces texts for most users. they probably wouldn't read/reply to messages from their computer even if they could
- smw 13y agoWhy not? By virtue of my profession, I spend many hours in front of a computer during the day. Every time I receive a text -- which is pretty often, I'm wishing I could read respond on the device I'm currently using, instead of switching screens/keyboards. What would make someone prefer using the other device?
- Encosia 13y agoOne of the main reasons I stick with Google Voice for my primary number is so I can send and receive SMS messages from a computer with a keyboard. There's a Windows 8 app so I can use it on my desktop and Surface natively, and it works well enough on my iPhone too, so it's everywhere for me. I wouldn't even consider replacing that with WhatsApp, specifically because they don't have/allow clients on desktop/laptop devices. As in, I thought about checking WhatsApp out, searched for info on desktop clients, a Trillian plugin, or something, and immediately ruled out using it at all based on the lack of those things.
- lucaspiller 13y agoDon't know why this is being downvoted, because it's probably true. Maybe not for the crowed of HN, but outside of that a lot of people use phones/tablets a lot more than laptops - especially younger people.