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    I used to use Google Hangouts for everything. I have a Google Voice number, so I could sms text, message, make phone calls, everything in Hangouts. But, since it's google, they're dropping it for something with nearly the same functionality (but worse!).

    Now, I'm using Google Chat and Google Voice. I fucking hate it. Chat crops images on mobile, and you have to click to show them. I swear this process takes 5 seconds per click. Why is it like this? Just scale the damn thing, and if I want to see it bigger, I'll tap it. I can't believe how annoying this is. It worked perfect in Hangouts.

    Next, the web client is garbage for both. I used to be able to fit 3 or 4 message windows side-by-side in hangouts. Now, the chat window just takes up all the available space (except contacts).

    I'm half tempted to write my own chat app and make my friends use it.

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    • If you don't like it move to Russia
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    • Google is so annoying with them killing off so many apps/ services. They did it with inbox mail app too which was absolutely great.NBQ00
    • (lol nb)NBQ00
    • I have a friend that works at Google and he forced me to swap over to Chat when it was in beta. It sucked for all of 2020 and they seem to be stubborn about..garbage
    • ..making it better. Hangouts was and still is superior, but it's finally getting the axe fairly soon. Unless Google does Google things.garbage
    • Writing your own is pointless because Telegram is kind of boss these days.garbage
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