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Google Voice users will get group SMS support thanks to Hangouts 4.0

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Posted by Jared DiPane on 10 Aug 2015 2:02 pm
Hangouts 4.0
Along with its new design, and speed improvements, Hangouts 4.0 will bring along with it the ability for Google Voice users to participate in group SMS (sometimes referred to as group MMS) conversations. While there are a few catches, this is a huge step in the right direction for Google Voice users.

And then there were two: Google Messenger app for SMS released

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Posted by Derek Kessler on 12 Nov 2014 1:54 pm
And then there were two: Messenger app for SMS released
The weird and wacky saga of SMS on Android continues to get weird and wacky with today's release of the new Messenger app into Google Play. The free app handles SMS and MMS duties and only SMS and MMS duties, though with more than a bit of Material Design flair. First there was Messaging, Google Voice, and Google Chat; then there was only Hangouts, and now there's two again.

Pushbullet, EvolveSMS bring Motorola Connect-like feature to all Androids

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Posted by Chuong H Nguyen on 10 Jun 2014 8:14 pm
Pushbullet and EvolveSMS now allow users to view and respond to SMS from their desktops
Pushbullet and EvolveSMS are teaming up to allow users to view and reply to text messages on their Android phone from their PCs. The software are both in beta right now so it's not quite fully baked yet, but the promise behind this partnership is similar to what Motorola had delivered on the Moto X with the Motorola Connect suite. Rather than having to reach for your phone to see and then peck...

T-Mobile will proactively reach out to customers who were charged premium SMS fees

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 10 Jun 2014 6:07 pm
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Going a step further on its fight against fraudulent premium SMS charges, T-Mobile will now start proactively notifying customers of unauthorized billing of premium SMS to their account. Although customers could previously request refunds for any unknown charge on their bill, this proactive approach of identifying premium SMS scams that weren't refunded goes a step further.

You can now text to 911 in an emergency

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Posted by Adam Zeis on 15 May 2014 9:12 am
Starting today, you'll be able to send a text message to 911 in an emergency situation. The service will be supported by AT&T, Sprint, Verizon and T-Mobile. Text 911 is only available in a small set of select cities to start, however it will be rolled out everywhere by the end of 2014.

Samsung ChatON gets SMS support in Germany and Brazil

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 26 Nov 2013 9:14 am
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Samsung's IM app can take over SMS and MMS duties, but only in a couple of countries for the moment Hot on the heels of Google Hangouts growing SMS and MMS support, Samsung's ChatON messaging app has also been updated with the ability to serve as your sole SMS and MMS app. The new feature, which at present is only live in Germany and Brazil, combines text conversations with ChatON messages,...

T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint take stance against fraudulent premium SMS charges [update]

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 21 Nov 2013 5:06 pm
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Customers continue to have the option of requesting refunds for false charges Update: The Vermont Attorney General indicates that both AT&T and Sprint have also signed on to block all premium SMS charges aside from donations, although the carriers have not released official statements on the matter. Original story: T-Mobile published a support FAQ today indicating that the carrier will...

Hangouts 2.0 now rolling out with SMS support

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 7 Nov 2013 3:38 pm
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New version lets you use Google's IM app to send and receive texts As promised at last week's Google+ event, the new version of Hangouts capable of sending and receiving text messages is now rolling out through Google Play. The update to brings things up to speed with the version of Hangouts on the Nexus 5, which is the default SMS app on that device. When you first load up the updated...

SMS messages, animated gifs and location sharing to come to Hangouts app for Android

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Posted by Jerry Hildenbrand on 29 Oct 2013 1:15 pm
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Big changes are coming to the Android Hangouts client As expected. Google has announced a few new features to the Android Hangouts app during their Google+ event today. There are three new features coming: Locations sharing Animated gif support in chats SMS messaging support We reckon the first two have their fans, and we can see that they would be useful, but let's be honest — SMS...

Changes for SMS apps coming in KitKat - could this mean they are coming to Hangouts?

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Posted by Jerry Hildenbrand on 14 Oct 2013 5:33 pm
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Text messaging apps stand to get a whole lot better — and, yes, likely will include Google's own Hangouts app The Android Developers blog wants the people developing third-party SMS apps to get ready for some big changes to come with KitKat. The short version is that you can now "officially" make an application the default for sending and receiving SMS and MMS messages, as opposed to the old...

Google Voice adds support for SMS short codes

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 25 Sep 2013 1:31 pm
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A welcomed feature that has been a long time coming Thousands of hearts rose and sank today when a Google Voice update landed in the play store, and it turned out to just be an update to add texting short codes to the service. While we've been holding out for a somewhat bigger update to Google Voice for some time now, we're not going to look this gift horse in the mouth. The addition of...

New Android 4.3 features: Third-party SMS apps for quick replies and 'Notification Listener'

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 29 Jul 2013 8:20 pm
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Two new features that came with the latest update that fix frustrating issues Google dropped Android 4.3 on us along with a whole bunch of other news last week, and while there were a few headline features of the release, nothing in particular caught our eye. Well we've had time to dig through a few of the new features that came along with Android 4.3 that weren't talked about in its...

'SMS integration is coming soon' to Google Hangouts [Updated]

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 16 May 2013 12:25 pm
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Update: Dori Storbeck now says Google has "nothing to announce at this time." Original: If you were wondering why the new Google Hangouts app asked you to confirm your phone number, this might be the reason. Googler Dori Storbeck, Community Manager for Google+ Hangouts and Chat, has confirmed in a Google+ post that SMS integration will eventually be headed to the new messaging app. Responding to...

Google Voice app updated to improve SMS delivery

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 15 Apr 2013 8:28 pm
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It's just a one-item changelog, but we'll take any improvements we can get From the outside looking in, it doesn't seem like Google is giving too much time towards improving the Google Voice app or service, but it certainly makes us hopeful when we see an update arrive in the Play Store. Today's update has a single item on the changelog: "Improved the reliability of SMS delivery". Anyone that...

Dinamotxt: SMS syncing with your tablet

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 2 Apr 2013 12:51 pm
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You'll be able to text from your tablet with your carrier number, but there are some UI struggles along the way As Android tablets become more and more popular -- especially the smaller 7-inch form factor -- they seem more natural to want to manage text messages from. Dinamotxt does just that by linking up your phone and tablet to give you full SMS syncing between the two. The back-end service...

Verizon Messages now offers texting via tablets and computers

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 21 Mar 2013 8:19 pm
Verizon Messages
Verizon is updating its own messaging app today to support cross-platform syncing of SMS and MMS messages using your Verizon phone number. Users taking advantage of the Verizon Messages app on their Android phone can now carry on continuous conversations between the phone, their Android (or iOS) tablet and on the web from their computer. The apps send and receive regular SMS or MMS messages that...

Mysms now available in a tablet-optimized version

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Posted by Jerry Hildenbrand on 18 Dec 2012 10:13 am
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Mysms, the popular cross-platform SMS application is now available in an Android tablet optimized version. With My SMS you can send and receive text messages on your Android device (as well as other popular platforms) or your desktop running Windows or Mac OS -- complete with desktop notifications. There are even versions that run inside Evernote, Chrome or Facebook. It's a full service SMS...

Words With Friends adds SMS game invites and notification improvements

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 26 Nov 2012 11:49 pm
Words With Friends
One of the most popular cross-platform word games in the mobile world, Words With Friends, has received an update tonight with a few good parts to it. First off is an interesting (and we doubt very useful) feature that lets you invite friends to games via SMS messages. Zynga also lists improvements to the notification system -- something that has been pretty hit or miss for many users....

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