Text messaging has been a staple of communication for decades, but it's time to move on. In this video, we'll explore why SMS is an outdated and insecure technology and discuss better alternatives.
  • Canadian_Cabinet @lemmy.caEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Is there a solution for people who want to use something like rcs but won’t download Google Messages? I can’t get everyone I know to switch to something like Signal and I won’t use Google apps

  • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Yeah sure, just tell that to literally everyone I know.

    Oh and while you’re at it, tell them not to use any of the most popular chat apps like WhatsApp, Telegram or iMessage.

    • PagPag@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 months ago

      I know some have concerns about iMessage, should Apple go complete evil…but I wouldn’t say it’s in the same league as the other two.

  • smeg@feddit.ukEnglish
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    3 months ago

    What human being has sent an SMS message in the last decade? Obviously I’m being a bit facetious, but seriously I don’t think I’ve sent a text since mobile internet stopped being pay-per-MB and the only ones I receive are automated.

    • flatbield@beehaw.orgEnglish
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      3 months ago

      My plan still is pay per MB (well maybe per GB). So yes, of course I use SMS. Besides, what alternative is there? No one has the same apps.

      • smeg@feddit.ukEnglish
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        3 months ago

        Wow, surprised anywhere still offers that. Is it normal for your country or just a particularly good deal for you?

        what alternative is there? No one has the same apps

        Use any of the alternatives depending on who you need to message. Most of the people I want to message are on Signal and I still have WhatsApp for the rest.