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0 pointscolumn2y ago0 comments

I know your question was rethorical but I'm counting 7 chat / messaging platforms :

Hangouts (2013): A messaging platform that integrated with Google+ and Gmail, offering text, voice, and video communication.

Google Messages (formerly Android Messages, 2014): An SMS, MMS, and RCS messaging application for Android devices.

Google Spaces (2016): A group messaging app that allowed users to create "spaces" for sharing links, images, and other content.

Allo (2016): A messaging app featuring AI-powered smart replies, stickers, and end-to-end encryption.

Duo (2016): A video calling app designed for one-on-one video communication on mobile devices.

Google Meet (2017): A video conferencing service that supports text chat within the meeting interface, mainly targeted at businesses and organizations.

Google Chat (formerly Hangouts Chat, 2018): A team messaging platform integrated with Google Workspace, designed for businesses and organizations.

Bonus : Google Voice had messaging capabilities, YouTube could also go in there, but that's a stretch.

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porkbeer2y ago

'Only' 7, while legacy AIM still seemed to work better than any of them. You are just making the point for them.

jzb2y ago

I never realized how much I'd miss AIM, but here we are.

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