Meta to Discontinue SMS Support on Messenger Starting September
Meta to Discontinue SMS Support on Messenger - In a recent announcement, Meta (formerly known as Facebook Inc.) revealed that its Messenger app for Android devices will no longer support SMS messaging starting late September. This move marks the gradual decline of traditional SMS as more secure messaging apps take center stage. Saying Goodbye to SMS According to Meta's Messenger Help Center page, the Facebook Messenger app for Android will no longer support SMS messaging as of September 28th. Users of Android devices will need to find alternative messaging apps for SMS communication after updating the Messenger app. While Meta has not provided a specific reason for this change, it is speculated that the shift is influenced by Google's push for Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging, which offers enhanced features and capabilities compared to traditional SMS. This is not the first time Meta has made adjustments to SMS support on Messenger. The company initially introduced SMS integration in 2012, removed it in 2013, and then brought it back in 2016 with a separate interface for SMS conversations. However, the popularity of SMS messaging has waned over time, with secure messaging apps and RCS messaging gaining prominence. In a previous statement, Google emphasized the need for the industry to transition from SMS to RCS messaging. RCS offers advantages such as high-quality media sharing and encryption, which SMS lacks. With most major mobile carriers and manufacturers adopting RCS as the new standard, the future of SMS seems uncertain. Notably, Google recently announced that AT&T would make its RCS platform the default messaging system for Android users, further solidifying the transition away from SMS. Switching to a New SMS App Android users who currently rely on Messenger for SMS messaging should consider switching to an alternative app. Here's a simple guide to changing your default SMS app: Open the Settings App and select Apps Go to Default Apps Select the SMS app of your choice to replace Messenger as your default SMS app After making this change, Android users can still send and receive SMS messages through their cellular network and access their message history via the new default messaging app. Those who choose not to switch their default SMS app will have their SMS redirected to their phone's default messaging app, such as Android Messages. Related Article: Messenger Now Allows Users to Play Multiplayer Games During Video Calls Newest News Other Newshttps://www.hackmodtools.com/meta-to-discontinue-sms-support-on-messenger/?feed_id=6107&_unique_id=6536132792421
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