instant messaging clients
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How to Use SMS Automatically When RCS or iMessage Don’t Work
iMessage revolutionised texting for iPhone users. It replaced SMS with a new, better, faster protocol. Now, Android is trying to do the same with RCS. And while it’s getting there, it does have one issue: It doesn’t automatically fall back to SMS if a message doesn’t go through — instead, you’re asked to manually send…
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The Best Discord Bots (and How to Use Them)
If you’ve ever played a video game online, you’ve probably heard of Discord, the free voice, video, and text chat platform that many gamers use to talk. The platform is divided into separate servers with their own members, rules, topics, and channels, but one underused feature is the ability to create and code unique AI-powered…
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Google’s Latest Android Feature Drop Finally Brings Justice to the Green Bubble
When it rains updates in Android land, it pours. Google’s latest Android feature drop comes with a bundle of new messaging abilities that should help make you feel less of the Green Bubble struggle. Additional features are also en route to a few Android-adjacent platforms, including Google TV and Android Auto.
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How to Share Your Entire Steam Library With Your Friends
Buying games from an online marketplace like Steam has a lot of advantages. It’s instant, there are frequent discounts, and the data is a lot easier to manage. But it has one major downside: You can’t lend your copy to a friend, and you can’t borrow a game from a family member.