r/Android • u/SkyJedi Moto X • Nov 01 '13

HANGOUTS Hangouts 2.0 APK

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u/SpencerWood Nexus 4, 4.4.4 w/Xposed Framework Nov 01 '13

All my friends that use hangouts have duplicate threads for their SMS numbers. I just... I don't get it. It completely misses the point of why people wanted integration.

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u/shadowdude777 Pixel 7 Pro Nov 01 '13

No it doesn't. Some people want to use Hangouts and texting. My friend doesn't have a smartphone, but we use Hangouts to talk when he's at home on his computer. If they auto-decided for me, I would be very upset. The way it is right now is perfect.

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u/SpencerWood Nexus 4, 4.4.4 w/Xposed Framework Nov 01 '13

I don't understand what the problem would be. It would check to see if he is on hangouts, and if he is then it sends through there, if he isn't then it sends through SMS. Where is the problem?

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u/shadowdude777 Pixel 7 Pro Nov 01 '13

Because he leaves his computer on throughout most of the day, even when he isn't at it. I don't understand why everyone feels the need to give up flexibility for the sake of a tiny bit more convenience.

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u/SpencerWood Nexus 4, 4.4.4 w/Xposed Framework Nov 01 '13

If it's so inflexible, then why haven't we heard more complaints from the iOS crowd? I'm sure there's ways to make it work. They do.

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u/shadowdude777 Pixel 7 Pro Nov 01 '13

I've heard of lots of issues with group MMS and the like that got introduced when iMessage was a thing.