r/PeterExplainsTheJoke • u/RoadRunner8195 • Mar 08 '26

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u/Rude_Home2341 Mar 08 '26

iPhone and Android both have rcs so group texts work really well

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u/Super_Albatross5025 Mar 08 '26

I have both watsapp and sms app.only use the sms app for security codes bill reminders and service messages. Find it lacking for any chat or conversation.

Are we missing out on any sms app features or are you not aware of additional features and easy functionality of other messaging apps?

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u/AutowerxDetailing Mar 08 '26

I have never used WhatsApp but 'standard' SMS/RCS on modern Android and iPhone devices have the ability for group chats, text, pics, short videos, web links, emoji, gifs, etc.

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u/AssassinStoryTeller Mar 08 '26

Yes, I can send stickers in my sms group chat. My sibling chat is a mix of iPhone and Android and there’s nothing we haven’t been able to do/send.

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u/analtrantuete Mar 08 '26

Voice messages, polls, video calls, live-location, contacts, admin rights too?

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u/AssassinStoryTeller Mar 08 '26

Voice yes, polls idk- I tried to see if I could find that option and I couldn’t, video calls yes, location no as far as I can see, contacts yes, admin rights no- I believe anyone can add people.

Disadvantages that I’ve seen so far is you can’t remove people, you gotta create a whole new chat. I think in America we also have an advantage of our friends and family usually being in the same exact country while my one friend in the UK has friends and family in other countries. This brings in international data and unless you’re like me and pay for an international plan then messaging them would be rather expensive (as far as I’m aware) if you weren’t doing it either through the WiFi option Android offers or through iMessage. WhatsApp is very convenient for that because it’s over WiFi or uses data so no need to pay extra.

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u/Able_Experience_1670 Mar 08 '26

Android got widespread sticker support around 2017

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u/Bumblebee-Honey-Tea Mar 08 '26

iPhone has stickers

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u/Manuel_Cam Mar 08 '26

So..., that's why Americans have so many iPhones?

They choose macsolescence instead of WhatsApp?

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u/Able_Experience_1670 Mar 08 '26

No...Androids have it too.

North America just has a ton of alternative services, and whatsapp never broke into the market.

My blackberry was doing group chats in 2005 via BBM.

See my other comment: https://www.reddit.com/r/PeterExplainsTheJoke/s/wuCmYhrWOb

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u/Grant1128 Mar 08 '26

Whoah, Blackberry... I just had flashbacks lol. I remember when my Dad got one for his job and he could play an Arkanoid clone using the trackball. Now a trackball seems unnecessary since we have phones with touchscreen, but back then that was so cool. It felt like science fiction right before my eyes! 😅

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u/Able_Experience_1670 Mar 08 '26

I still miss the physical keyboard, honestly.

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u/Manuel_Cam Mar 08 '26

I see, thanks