cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/22376773

To use Google messages you must sign in to one of your google accounts, even though that was not a requirement until today that I know of or was aware of.

  • noodlejetski@lemm.eeEnglish
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    1 month ago

    probably because it’s the default SMS app on most Android phones nowadays, and people don’t bother installing a third party one, or aren’t aware that it’s a possibility. or they want to use RCS features.