Samsung is offloading their messenger text app users to the Google text app. Is there a better option

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[Chickensoup]

Samsung is offloading their messenger text app users to the Google text app. Is there a better option

[Roadrunner383]

Verizon is shutting down their messaging on Nov. 7 and recommending Google Messaging.

[Resolute Conservative]

What’s app

[Resolute Conservative]

I also use Signal (end to end encryption) but your recipient(s) has/have to have in installed as well.

[SunTzuWu]

Chomp from the Google Play Store.
It’s free and customizable.

[xkaydet65]

Why don’t they just ship all this over to the NSA and eliminate the middle man?

[plain talk]

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4268481/posts

[woodbutcher1963]

Everyone in Europe uses WhatsApp.
It is a great way to communicate because it is FREE.
I would not put anything personal on it.

I am using it right now.

[for-q-clinton]

I know. I do like the google app, but it doesn’t do Samsung themes. It really ruins the look of the phone with the odd icon and lack of theme in the app.

But no Google’s app gives you the RCS implementation that works best.

[for-q-clinton]

But for non SMS needs Telegram is amazing.

[Big Red Badger]

One thing after another.

[Organic Panic]

Another vote for ‘Signal’

[38special]

WhatsApp is Zuckerberg

[ChinaGotTheGoodsOnClinton]

WhatsApp. It also features free calls to anywhere and better video calls than Apples Facetime.

[vivenne]

Is this the same as regular texting or something different?

[Billthedrill]

I thought I'd get ahead of the Verizon game and convert early. A caution for Samsung owners - Google Messages and Samsung Messages have nearly identical icons but they're different apps. If you have to do a manual install, beware.

I'm thinking of calling my local FBI field office for technical support. They can't read it if it doesn't work.

[Vermont Lt]

When my son in law deploys we usually get updated on the most recent, encrypted, and safe messaging systems that he can use to message and “face time” from where he is.

This time he told us to use Signal. Last time was Whats App.

[Vermont Lt]

Actually, When you hear of the services that the Trump assassin was using…it was Whats App. Its encryption is very good; which is good for the person using it. Not so good for the police.

[FreedomPoster]

I see you are a realist about this.

[KEVLAR]

I had to try several before I found a decent one.

Not sure what the problem with Verizon Message+ was.

I settled on Textra. No ads and not nearly as annoying as googles offering.