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SMS apps like Google Messages now match WhatsApp features
Original: Le saviez-vous ? En 2026, les applications permettant d'échanger des SMS comme Google Message ou Samsung Message offrent
Messaging apps built into phones, such as Google Messages and Samsung Messages, will in 2026 offer the same capabilities as WhatsApp, including group chats, photo and video sharing, and richer interactions. The claim is circulating as a tip among French-speaking Android and iOS users, some noting its relevance for parental controls, since built-in SMS apps can be easier to supervise than third-party messengers.
Why now: People are surprised that default SMS apps are catching up with dedicated messaging platforms, a useful tip for parents and everyday users.
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- Le saviez-vous ? En 2026, les applications permettant d'échanger des SMS comme Google Message ou Samsung Message offrent les mêmes possibilités que WhatsApp : groupes de discussion avec partages de vidéos & photos et interactions. #controleParental #android #ios… · electroplaymo.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy · 1
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