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sir pball

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28. You don't need any extensions...

Reply to Intractable (Reply #14)

Mon Apr 6, 2026, 09:12 PM

Apr 6

If you use Chrome and are signed in with the same Google account you use on your phone, you can just go to this website and message, it syncs with your phone and everything.

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Samsung discontinuing its texting app, tells users to switch to Google Messages [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 6 OP

And THIS is why I stick with IPhone (Apple) products. Obviously never say never with any company hlthe2b Apr 6 #1

My mother in law has a Galaxy. C Moon Apr 6 #11

I have an iPhone 17 Pro as a daily driver BumRushDaShow Apr 6 #12

I've been Apple only since 1992. ananda Apr 6 #30

That is some really deep sh*t. Took Gemini to dish that really IS the 3-dot icon that handles bucolic_frolic Apr 6 #2

If you don't already have Google Messages app on your phone, you install it from the Play Store AZJonnie Apr 6 #13

Thanks, I got that far. Love the default setting where it says bucolic_frolic Apr 6 #16

Guess I won't be texting anymore... 2naSalit Apr 6 #3

Android is Google ForgoTheConsequence Apr 6 #4

Guess I'll be going back to a landline then. 2naSalit Apr 6 #8

As my wonderful mom used to say, "Don't cut off your nose to spite your face" Polybius Apr 6 #25

It would be about the same as it is now... 2naSalit Apr 6 #27

Great entrepreneur opportunity for carrier pigeon redux. bucolic_frolic Apr 6 #5

Bird food as fuel will be required, though. (n/t) Chrysanthemum Apr 7 #39

Looks like I will have to get a new phone. yellow dahlia Apr 6 #29

Google Messages is the far superior option, they are doing you a favor. ToxMarz Apr 6 #6

I got news for you Mr.Bee Apr 6 #18

This is what Marta and I use Omaha Steve Apr 6 #7

Same thing with their security cameras Arrgh Apr 6 #9

Verizon discontinued their message app Deminpenn Apr 6 #10

One thing I like about Google messages is that there are Windows web browser extensions Intractable Apr 6 #14

On Windows 11 with Phone Link, it works with Samsung Messages too Polybius Apr 6 #24

You don't need any extensions... sir pball Apr 6 #28

You use chrome? No privacy for you, eh? Intractable Apr 6 #31

I have a comprehensive host file based blacklist. sir pball Apr 21 #43

Thanks! Chrysanthemum Apr 7 #40

Thanks! Going to messages.google.com works, and makes more sense than anything I said, here. Intractable Apr 7 #42

Well, there are lots of apps that call themselves Google Messages on Google Play LeftInTX Apr 6 #15

Android 16 Mr.Bee Apr 6 #20

Yes, but have a Samsung 10. I finally got the right LeftInTX Apr 6 #22

My 4G phone was GREAT! Mr.Bee Apr 6 #17

Cross posted. nt GenThePerservering Apr 7 #34

I stopped using Samsung phone long ago... Quanto Magnus Apr 6 #19

Well maybe I should explain a few things Mr.Bee Apr 6 #21

I too have a Z Fold! Polybius Apr 6 #23

My Z Fold 3 was an update to my Note 9 which was an update to an old S4, which was an update to a HTC Touch BumRushDaShow Apr 6 #26

I hope I never have to use a "message app." hunter Apr 7 #32

Signal or Session Tetrachloride Apr 7 #33

Got That Message Yesterday ProfessorGAC Apr 7 #35

Android is an OS done by Google BumRushDaShow Apr 7 #36

Did Not Know That ProfessorGAC Apr 7 #37

It was originally taken from open source software BumRushDaShow Apr 7 #38

Ugh! Google messages stink. I'll go with Textra. JustKay Apr 7 #41