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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.
Andro X said:
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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Install lightflow
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).
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?
Google+ Messenger
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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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
davwman said:
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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dekips said:
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
davwman said:
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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Starting today, the new version of Hangout has notification reply, which was basically the main reason I was still using the stock SMS app.
Now that they both have it, has anyone got any experience to share between the 2 apps as for battery consumption and bugs?
I'll be trying Hangout myself and report if anyone is interested.
Thanks!
Maybe abandon the stock sms app is not a good idea, there are rumors that Google is considering to remove the sms integration from the Hangouts: http://www.engadget.com/2016/01/27/google-hangouts-android-quick-reply-update/
Thanks for the link.
I can't figure what Google is thinking with their constant shuffling of Hangout / SMS / GTalk / G+ / whatnot...
Just bundle it all together and call it a day!!!
I'm just curious if anyone has the option to enable Chat Me in the Messages app? Everything I've read says that it's available but there's no option to enable it in the Messages settings. I'm using an unlocked Pixel 3 XL from Google on the Verizon network.
Here is a link talking about the new feature from July of this year.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/9to5go...ogle-android-messages-rcs-chat-explained/amp/
Here is the link in Google support that talks about the feature and how to enable it.
https://support.google.com/messages/answer/7189714?hl=en
DarkPhoenix said:
I'm just curious if anyone has the option to enable Chat Me in the Messages app? Everything I've read says that it's available but there's no option to enable it in the Messages settings. I'm using an unlocked Pixel 3 XL from Google on the Verizon network.
Here is a link talking about the new feature from July of this year.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/9to5go...ogle-android-messages-rcs-chat-explained/amp/
Here is the link in Google support that talks about the feature and how to enable it.
https://support.google.com/messages/answer/7189714?hl=en
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There is no chat me ...its just android messages. The chat features only work if you phone provider supports RCS.....and as far as I know...neither verizon or AT&T support the feature on the google phones. Thats why the option doesn't appear in the messages settings.
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There is no chat me ...its just android messages. The chat features only work if you phone provider supports RCS.....and as far as I know...neither verizon or AT&T support the feature on the google phones. Thats why the option doesn't appear in the messages settings.
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The only reason I asked is because Verizon supposedly has say it supports it.
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The only reason I asked is because Verizon supposedly has say it supports it.
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I think all the phones on that list has "agreed" to support RCS but havent altually implemented/provisioned it yet. The only carrier that I think it works on is sprint.....for now. Hopefully soon though.