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Open source app touted as better SMS option than Google Messages

Original: Google Messages sucks at SMS, but this open source app has the one feature I need By focusing on RCS, Google Messages ha

Google Messages is being criticized for neglecting basic SMS functionality as it prioritizes RCS messaging. Commenters are pointing to Quik, an open source Android app, as an alternative that handles SMS better and includes a spam-blocking feature Google Messages lacks. The discussion reflects frustration among users who still rely on standard texting rather than the richer RCS protocol Google is pushing.

Why now: Frustration with Google Messages' RCS-first focus is driving interest in open source SMS alternatives.

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• Google Messages sucks at SMS, but this open source app has the one feature I need By focusing on RCS, Google Messages has neglected the practical SMS features I want. https://www. androidauthority.com/google-me ssages-alternative-for-sms-spam-quik-3725037/ # Tech # Technology #… · techwire@gamefan.net · 2

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