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Android free messenger, not IM ?

Is there an app that acts like SMS but thats free to use between 2 X10s and over data plan or WiFi ? Basically, I want SMS app that goes over data, not over network. I have Nimbuzz and Fring for IM but I need something that holds messages, e-mail is not an option.
Tnx
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Use PingChat

Tnx a lot ! Looks promising. It asks for my phone number, is it completely free of charge, only data plan is used ?
Tnx
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why not just use the google talk app if you both have x10s?

Isnt GTalk chat application ? I want something like SMS, so that message stays for long time and the person doesnt need to be online and on phone. For chat I have Nimbuzz. Is Gtalk is something different than Nimbuzz ?
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try Hanashi, it's an app made by SE...its free in the market...you can even record your voice and send it or share a file as well.
I use it quite often with my friends.
It uses data only...no additional cost.

Tnx but that is IM, not like SMS app, I want something like free SMS app, like e-mail but simpler, I will try Pingchat today.
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I wish android would make something like BBM.. That would be 'orgasmic'!!

Dont know what BBM is but Pingchat is perfect ! Its just like SMS and the message waits on server until you turn on data so it can be delivered. Great stuff, just what I need !
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Blackberry messenger buddy
Ping or gtalk bud
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Oh, havent used it so I dont know for now, Pingchat seems to be perfect.

shukla said:
I wish android would make something like BBM.. That would be 'orgasmic'!!
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[Discussion] Whatsapp vs BBM

What do you prefer whatsapp or bbm and whats you suggestions

Lalssa said:
What do you prefer whatsapp or bbm and whats you suggestions
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Whatsapp have more users (everybody I know, already have whatsapp).
BBM is faster than whatsapp and give the posibility of send files, any file, not only pictures, videos or audio, even apk files. Its good.
Sorry for my english

I think both have their advantages. For example: the use bbm pin as user identity, but on whatsapp not, and just use the phone number.
But for BBM, their server is often down.
And it affect to message transfer speed is often slow in my opinion.
I've used them, wether BBM or Whatsapp.
And now I use Whatsapp as my messaging app.
For whatsapp, I never felt there was a delay in the transfer of messages. except if there is no mobile phone signal.
Now I'm curious. whether bbm on android os just like in they OS or not, we'll see later...
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For one, most BB users installed and use Whatsapp
I used the "leaked" BBM for Android for a couple of hours. I prefer WhatsApp. I found Whatsapp much more speedier than BBM.
About BBM letting users send across files.... I dont think its going to happen in BBM for Android.
The only advantage I see about BBM is that you dont have to reveal your phone number to anyone to add you to their list.
The disadvantage I see is that the BBM pin is too complicated to remember

I dont like bbm because many app chat better than bbm..
I dont like whatsapp because privacy problem..

BBM vs WHATSAPP
BBM vs WhatsApp
BBM - Slow,Servers Often Down. But Private, in a sence that you dont need to give out personal info such as email addresses and cell numbers.
WhatsApp - Fast,Server Never down. Private,But need to give out personal details such as a cell phone number.
All in All it is what it is it all comes down to what the user prefers,Privacy over reliablity (Sorry for the english xD) In my personal opinion WhatsApp is Better.
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I think I am going to use both as in south Africa bbm is very popular
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Whatsapp I choose.
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I still don't see the bbm in the play store. I uses Google voice and whatsapp but would like to give bbm a try.
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executive ighgem
bbm may be history.
WhatsApp - Lack voice/talk feature
Viber is better

I disagree bbm has many nice features like the read thing and the speed at which you can transfer pictures as well as high quality images. Recent updates is also nice. My only issue is the 6mb file size limit which I hope they can do away with.
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WhatsApp ftw
i don't like bbm simply because i never own a bb and never want to own one :silly:

WhatsApp & Line

Whatsapp because more people use it and it's great.
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Whatsapp is best but i'll watch out for BBM too.

at times it's so disturbing to get those messages in the notification bar, still whatsapp all the way.. BBM suits on a BB device only
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Whatsapp because almost everyone has it.

Whatsapp because it is great and BBM just to tease people who bought BlackBerry phones just for BBM
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I shudder to think my company is in line to acquire BlackBerry. Bbm might just become our official mobile im client. I prefer whatsapp. Maybe if they add file transfer and introduce hiding last seen timestamp on android, that'll take it to another level.
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Blade Zero (W1nst0n) said:
I disagree bbm has many nice features like the read thing and the speed at which you can transfer pictures as well as high quality images. Recent updates is also nice. My only issue is the 6mb file size limit which I hope they can do away with.
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may you can try CatFiz, like bbm, have read notification, but can transfer file up to 50MB and it will save in your catfiz account (you can manage, share link, or delete file anytime)

[Q] Group Messaging Help

Has anyone gotten group messaging with iPhone users to work correctly on the stock hangouts application? I can send group messages but do not receive any responses. No individual messages and nothing in the group window. I also tried textra and had the same results.
Suggestions?

Gotta be your apn settings. Mine works great on hangouts app
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newtonfb said:
Gotta be your apn settings. Mine works great on hangouts app
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what are you APN setting for ATT that allows you to do group messaging successfully?

Well I'm on T-Mobile. Anyone have apn settings for that?
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Do you guys in the U.S get free MMS?
The fact that Hangouts sends Group Messages as MMS makes it an expensive proposition here in the U.K?

in the US, every text plan i've had makes no distinction between SMS or MMS, plus i can't remember the last time i encountered anyone with a limited amount of SMS/MMS per month anymore...

[Q] mms?

I just bought a Nexus 5 two days ago and I will not be getting a sim card for this phone. I am just going to be using this phone to call over wifi and text over wifi. I have already set up a Google Voice number and everything to do it with. I just had one question. IK Google voice won't support it but is there an app I can get or something that will allow me to send and recive pictures or videos to/from my contacts. Please reply quickly because the Nexus 5 is probably going to be here in a couple of days!

Thanks for posting a question in the general thread. On top of that not searching either. This has been answered plenty of times.
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maxell505 said:
I just bought a Nexus 5 two days ago and I will not be getting a sim card for this phone. I am just going to be using this phone to call over wifi and text over wifi. I have already set up a Google Voice number and everything to do it with. I just had one question. IK Google voice won't support it but is there an app I can get or something that will allow me to send and recive pictures or videos to/from my contacts. Please reply quickly because the Nexus 5 is probably going to be here in a couple of days!
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If your contacts use Hangouts, then you can just share via Hangouts which comes pre-installed on the phone. Otherwise, you'll need to use the same service as your friends if you want to send pictures over WiFi (WhatsApp, Viber, etc.)

tsunami643 said:
If your contacts use Hangouts, then you can just share via Hangouts which comes pre-installed on the phone. Otherwise, you'll need to use the same service as your friends if you want to send pictures over WiFi (WhatsApp, Viber, etc.)
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ok thank you so much. Unlike the other guy who was being a complete di**

Right now some third party apps like sliding messenger can do mms and testing through your gvoice number. Your real issue will be when Google pulls that api next year.
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Valdeck said:
Right now some third party apps like sliding messenger can do mms and testing through your gvoice number. Your real issue will be when Google pulls that api next year.
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Yeah by next year I am hoping to get my contract but not right now. thanks a lot man

Valdeck said:
Right now some third party apps like sliding messenger can do mms and testing through your gvoice number. Your real issue will be when Google pulls that api next year.
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do you know any other apps like sliding messenger pro that support pic and video messaging. also group messaging?

Looking for a way to send audio recordings through Hangouts?

Prior to owning the Nexus 5, I remember always having an option to attach video, picture, or voice memos straight from the text message app.. is there a way to do this with Hangouts?

You can try textra it is free and allows you to do all of this.

Thanks for the reply.. I'm looking for more of a workaround for Hangouts rather than a replacement.. Looks like there's no way to do it..
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klubhead said:
Thanks for the reply.. I'm looking for more of a workaround for Hangouts rather than a replacement.. Looks like there's no way to do it..
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Yeah. I was really bummed when I found out Hangouts couldn't send anything other than pictures. iMessage on the stupid iPhone can do it. I don't see why Hangouts can't send videos since you're using a data connection and not the phone signal like SMS or MMS.

This is an old thread but I really want this feature! It would be super handy for people who work together but don't want to call and text all the time. Walkie talkie style, I suppose.

Can't understand why they don't have this feature either. I have a group with my children's grandparents and want to send them voice recordings and videos of the kiddies.

This is because google want you to send videos through Google plus so won't let you do it through hangouts. It's not good tbh as a lot of my friends won't use hangouts because of it. I hate messenger but if facebook does it then google should

Agree with all of you. I really want the ability to send a short video or audio clip in Hangouts. Too bad some genius at Google can't figure it out how to that yet.
I have a feeling those from Google don't use Hangouts for messaging. They created a product with crippled features.

Bump it up!
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I have voice message on my phone how can I send it to someone on hangout