i find google talk to be really crapy, even facebook messenger has more options like sending photos, etc. is there a alternative to google talk app that allows us to use photos?
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i use whatsapp with my usa and international friends. i send photo, music and chat with that app.
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Kik Messenger is really nice. Shows read and delivered tags also like BBM.
Heavy whatsapp user here.
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LINE and KIK messenger
google talk is the CRAPPIEST. I don't know why they don't upgrade that piece of crap to more features like pic and voice messaging -___-
Try LINE messenger. I have been using it for a while. Features include:
-picture messaging
-video messaging
-create groups
-send location
-FREE phone calls to line messenger users
-timelines
-username instead of pin
-custom user ID qr code
-cool stickers
-on all platforms (android/iphone/blackberry/windows)
-lots of other cool customizations
xxxhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.naver.line.android&hl=enxxx
I also use kik messenger, only because it keeps it simple, and saying "kik me" just clicks better. Features include
-picture messaging
-video messaging (with free add on)
-username instead of pin
-group messaging (but you cannot create custom groups)
-on all platforms (android/iphone/blackberry/windows)
-other plugin features such as (sketchy, contact ****r, file****r, ect)
xxxhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kik.android&hl=enxxx
The only issue I have with kik is that ANYONE can message you without having first requested to do so (HUGE privacy flaw) and there are alot of perverted people on it. The perversion wouldn't be a problem if they weren't able to send you messages and pics without having to send a request first.
So far I've been using line the most because of kik's privacy flaw, but I still use kik every now and then with friends who have kik. But line is more customizable. Also, kik looks the most like bbm.
Let me know which you like better
Hope I've helped.:cyclops:
PS: copy links without the xxx's
alvespt said:
i find google talk to be really crapy, even facebook messenger has more options like sending photos, etc. is there a alternative to google talk app that allows us to use photos?
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Hey all,
I watched all the videos/read all the reviews, and I couldn't find my answer.
We know that the "What's new" feed in both People and Pictures aggregates facebook stuff, but what about Facebook Inbox? What about notifications?
Could some one enligthen me?
Thanks!
Id say therell be a Facebook app for that
I like the inbox idea. That would be useful. But the rumour was that FB was developing 'Project Titan' a mail app to become more email like, so perhaps integration would come when FB updates this.
As an aside, I know MS has a 5% stake in FB, but too much integration might be too much if another Social Network becomes popular quickly (akin to FB killing My Space).
Somehow I don't see that happening, Facebook is here to stay,Myspace was too late to change the game when FB came along. FB is now akin to Google in the sense its here to stay or at least imo.
or maybe FB will be integrate directly in WM7...
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or maybe FB will be integrate directly in WM7...
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??? It is integrated into WP7 however not all of the Facebook features fit into the WP7 model. For those things, you'll have to jump into a facebook app. Maybe they'll be able to integrate with the various hubs (namely people) so that you could, for example, hit a button to send a FB message to someone and it would open the facebook app directly to do that?
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??? It is integrated into WP7 however not all of the Facebook features fit into the WP7 model. For those things, you'll have to jump into a facebook app. Maybe they'll be able to integrate with the various hubs (namely people) so that you could, for example, hit a button to send a FB message to someone and it would open the facebook app directly to do that?
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Actually, I can see the FB inbox happening (has another tile with, kinda like Gmail, Outlook and WL Mail). As for notifications, they could drop from the top, like for Messaging...
What about Facebook friends requests ? I don't know how it would fit into WP7 model, i guess the FB app will be needed at some point
To have all the options of FB you'd have to use app anyway..
That's why I hate all those default integrations.
One thing I noticed that there is definitely a lack of 'good' social apps in the marketplace. The MSN Messenger by Miyowa lacks a LOT!
The default MSN messenger in Messaging tab is good, but lacks even basic features of course.
I wanted to know if there was any social app out there, or maybe even a hack/trick that brings the "Contact Alert" feature?
For example, when Contact A comes online, phone vibrates/rings to notify user of specific user coming online.
Anyone?
Hello,
What do think about them? I feel they are almost the same... can I disable talk and keep only messenger? Have any one tried that?
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I wish G+ messenger had the same ICS style UI as GTalk . But on G+ you can text pics and use hangouts. The only thing I don't like about G+ messenger is there is no led notification which GTalk has.
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I don't see why Google doesn't just unify all of its messaging services (Google voice/talk and g+ messenger) into one service. Hopefully that's where it's heading.
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Jameslepable said:
I don't see why Google doesn't just unify all of its messaging services (Google voice/talk and g+ messenger) into one service. Hopefully that's where it's heading.
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I've been talking about this with my friends for the longest time. The fact that GTalk can't send files is a kind of a huge issue for me as other wise its a great service. What I would love to see Google do is take a kind of Apple approach to it.. One messaging app that can text from your phones number or your Google voice number as you so designate, and, if the person your messaging is likewise using an Android 4.0.x and above platform, it would automatically send via data with higher limits to what you could send as opposed to text, and it would link to video calls and hangouts and such like GTalk and Messenger, can send files other than pictures.
Basically, one unified messenger to rule them all. I am not a huge apple fan, but I like the concept of iMessage and I know that if El Goog took the time to make it so, they could unify their services into one glorious messaging platform.
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GTalk anyday.
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lovelymanmk said:
Hello,
What do think about them? I feel they are almost the same... can I disable talk and keep only messenger? Have any one tried that?
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Unfortunately they are very different. Messenger is mobile only and requires the user have the G+ app but it does offer more features. GTalk allows you to message anyone on an Android or through the web on Gmail or G+. They really need to merge these messaging services into one as it is very confusing.
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I wish G+ messenger had the same ICS style UI as GTalk . But on G+ you can text pics and use hangouts. The only thing I don't like about G+ messenger is there is no led notification which GTalk has.
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Gtalk is the backend for android push service.
Hopefully they do integrate their talk services but don't disable Gtalk...
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Google just bought Meebo so I would assume we will see some improvements in this area later this year or early next year at the latest. They have to know their current implementation is not very good.
I'm confused. The GTalk and GChat programs on a PC have been able to send files for years. And on the phone neither GTalk or G+ Messenger can send files, so I'm not sure where that comparison came from.
To share large files (or 300 photos) just toss them on Google Drive or Dropbox. I haven't checked, but there's also probably an app to take advantage of Wifi-Direct to "beam" it locally.
Also, G+ messenger doesn't have a standalone PC application. That is no good for unifying. I use the PC app at home/work, and phone app elsewhere. Having to keep your browser open to chat is a real nuisance IMHO.
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I'm confused. The GTalk and GChat programs on a PC have been able to send files for years. And on the phone neither GTalk or G+ Messenger can send files, so I'm not sure where that comparison came from.
To share large files (or 300 photos) just toss them on Google Drive or Dropbox. I haven't checked, but there's also probably an app to take advantage of Wifi-Direct to "beam" it locally.
Also, G+ messenger doesn't have a standalone PC application. That is no good for unifying. I use the PC app at home/work, and phone app elsewhere. Having to keep your browser open to chat is a real nuisance IMHO.
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However the GTalk client on Android does not allow for sending any files whatsoever. And while yes you could use drop box or drive or others as a workaround, what I'm saying is that including that support on the Android Platform app would be amazing. And a huge incentive to use it over regular texting.
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Gene_Bailey said:
However the GTalk client on Android does not allow for sending any files whatsoever. And while yes you could use drop box or drive or others as a workaround, what I'm saying is that including that support on the Android Platform app would be amazing. And a huge incentive to use it over regular texting.
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There is nothing better than a good ticket:
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=43010
maybe if it's starred enough google will be pushed to finally make it happen? I would love to see the integration, in the gtalk UI with additional features like sending files/pictures and improved notifications ( http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=43009 )
I've already voted
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.wojtek said:
There is nothing better than a good ticket:
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=43010
maybe if it's starred enough google will be pushed to finally make it happen? I would love to see the integration, in the gtalk UI with additional features like sending files/pictures and improved notifications ( http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=43009 )
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I starred this as well. Gonna try and create a but of a stir to gain it some recognition online to with a few articles submitted to different websites.
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Gene_Bailey said:
I starred this as well. Gonna try and create a but of a stir to gain it some recognition online to with a few articles submitted to different websites.
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Thanks. That would be nice to get this some traction. There were actually already some articles pointing out the issue but those faded away without any impact.
Nevertheless - it can't be ruled out that google is already working on this (*fingers crossed*)
I prefer Gtalk being left alone. Also I don't know why but Google keeps adding random people to my g+ messenger contact list. They are not on my circles either.
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I prefer Gtalk being left alone. Also I don't know why but Google keeps adding random people to my g+ messenger contact list. They are not on my circles either.
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maybe you have added them as following? Had same problem but then I went to chat -> privacy settings and selected "my circles" and in g+ settings I selected only a few close circles as "my circles" and actually the list is waaay shorter (and is basically the same as in gtalk).
My wife at work has some sort of Google account that allows messaging with google talk or talk.to any other messenger, even Google plus messanger doesnt work. Its very strange. Talk.to works, but its not my absolute favorite. Gtalk is antiquated, hence the reason for not using it. unfortunately she's not tech savvy to figure out what messenger she is actually using. From what it sounds like, its Google messenger and her Google messenger id even shows in g+ but she doesn't get any messages from me via g+. She's not a Google person...yet
imo messenger?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imo.android.imoim&hl=en
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My wife at work has some sort of Google account that allows messaging with google talk or talk.to any other messenger, even Google plus messanger doesnt work. Its very strange. Talk.to works, but its not my absolute favorite. Gtalk is antiquated, hence the reason for not using it. unfortunately she's not tech savvy to figure out what messenger she is actually using. From what it sounds like, its Google messenger and her Google messenger id even shows in g+ but she doesn't get any messages from me via g+. She's not a Google person...yet
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I would bet that its a "Google Apps for Business" account, the business can disable talking to outside their company as well. If it is not a google apps account it could be jabber. Google talk isn't antiquated, it's just aged, like txt messaging i use it frequently for communicatin.
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I would bet that its a "Google Apps for Business" account, the business can disable talking to outside their company as well. If it is not a google apps account it could be jabber. Google talk isn't antiquated, it's just aged, like txt messaging i use it frequently for communicatin.
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Just asked her, and its definitely Google apps for business. With that said, why does gtalk work and not Google messenger with g+?
IMO looks like it will work! Has a bunch of options also. Thanks
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IMO looks like it will work! Has a bunch of options also. Thanks
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try "Between" buddy:good::good:
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Just asked her, and its definitely Google apps for business. With that said, why does gtalk work and not Google messenger with g+?
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Because it's completely different protocols.
Google is said to merge all it's IM protocols into one 'new' one integrated with everything
(G+ Messenger, Google Voice, Google Talk etc.)
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Because it's completely different protocols.
Google is said to merge all it's IM protocols into one 'new' one integrated with everything
(G+ Messenger, Google Voice, Google Talk etc.)
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Yes, as hearthc0re says, it's different protocols. GTalk I enjoy as it uses little to no battery life and you can maintain your conversation from gmail to your phone and keep a convo going like a threaded text message.
It'll be good to see Google get everything migrated and talking together in regards to g+ and g+ messenger.
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I have used that extra for the longest time on so many different devices, it is really a great app. Works well with this phone. However I recently started trying some new texting apps, like pulse. Also, a great app and love the computer support
Cowbell_Guy said:
I have used that extra for the longest time on so many different devices, it is really a great app. Works well with this phone. However I recently started trying some new texting apps, like pulse. Also, a great app and love the computer support
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Textra is my app of choice
Quick clean and infinitely variable
Textra. Hands down.
I honestly went through a bunch of apps, and stuck with facebooks messenger for sms/mms. Reason why is because all other apps like chomp sms compress the photo. Which why would you purchase a phone with a great camera, to have it compressed. Reason why I switched.
Android Messages
Yaata.
I use Join by Joaapps to receive text and mms across all devices because it does so much more than just text and mms across devices and it cost less than pulse, otherwise I would likely purchase pulse.
SIGNAL!! Because screw the government. It's a solid app too, but mostly screw the government.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.thoughtcrime.securesms
I've always wondered, why use a dedicated SMS/MMS app instead of a messaging aggregator that unifies more than one services and save on resources?
I use Disa, which supports SMS/MMS, Facebook Messenger and Whatsapp. So it's kind of 3in1. Aesthetics don't matter much to me when it comes to messaging, as long as fewer services run on my device.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.disa
I have been using Contacts+ for a while now. I just bring up a contact and can email, text, or call from there. I like the UI of it and it has a dark theme.
Pulse. Can sens messages from computer as it syncs with computer as well
pulse.
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I honestly went through a bunch of apps, and stuck with facebooks messenger for sms/mms. Reason why is because all other apps like chomp sms compress the photo. Which why would you purchase a phone with a great camera, to have it compressed. Reason why I switched.
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You know with textra you can change the size of MMS. Also, it's carrier limits, blame them.
Android Messages...use to like Hangouts when it had it!
Textra is my go to for sms and mms.
Stock app or yaata + my notes + go sms for retrieving multiple phone numbers
I also heard of easy sms