Google Hangouts says goodbye to SMS messages
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In Google they have gotten into a mess themselves. They had a tool, Google Hangouts, that allowed to centralize various functions: SMS, messaging and video calls All organized and unified. Over the last year, however, the company has begun a process of dismantling its own service.
The appearance of Google Allo and Duo have already jeopardized the very existence of Google Hangouts. Introducing Android Messages as a tool for using SMS was the next nail in the coffin.Now comes the inevitable consequence: Hangouts stops supporting SMS
End of integration
Through an email sent to developers, Google informed of the unlinking process. As of March 27, a notice will appear in Hangouts menus advising that SMS support would be lost on May 22 During that time, the user has of time to reorganize, that is, get hold of Android Messages.
Uncertain future for Google Hangouts
This move portends the worst of futures for the Google tool. The new features for Google Allo that are being announced do not imply anything good. It is normal that in the face of this exercise in self-sabotage, many users switch to the new and more attractive messaging app
But the basic problem is another: if Google does not show stability in its products, who says that it will not launch a new one soon? Apart from email, social networks and messaging are not Google's forte. The competition is great and the user's patience is short Therefore, these movements could lead, in the end, to distrust of the brand in these areas.
For now, there is time to reorganize and think about what the next move will be regarding SMS. Today they no longer represent a primary use, so it is more recommended to have them integrated into another app. Facebook Messenger, for example, supports this option You have until May 22 to think about it.
