cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17792695
After slowly phasing the app out in some regions, Samsung has announced that it will no longer pre-install Samsung Messages…
I do not know both of these. Amazing.
Wtf are you on about? We can install whatever we want. We use texting because everyone has it and can use it for free without any accounts.
Sorry, what? Not sure if you’re joking, but Americans use texts because they’re free and the ability to use them comes preloaded on the phone (no need to download something that takes up more space). I have Signal and WhatsApp on my phone for my international friends, but I use texts to communicate with US friends because RCS works with everyone and it’s integrated much better into my phone, watch, etc. than any app can be without an absurd amount of permissions given to the app.
Not sure if you’re joking, but Americans use texts because they’re free and the ability to use them comes preloaded on the phone (no need to download something that takes up more space).
The entire rest of the world doesn’t whine about such things and just uses a 3rd party messenger that works the same across all platforms.
There are plenty of alternatives to the native SMS Texting app, for Example Quik SMS - no trackers and it’s very smooth.
Also for secured messaging - there is Signal, and they are top Dog in that end.
Whatscrap is just a platform for Meta to scan your messages and make customized ads for you.
What is the alternative? Or do you mean WhatsApp?
There are plenty of alternatives. Do you live under a rock or why aren’t you aware of Signal, Telegram, etc.?
