kg4icg Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I saw this yesterday from Fierce Wireless http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/sprint-goes-ott-messaging-plus-app-jibe/2013-10-14 being talked about so I decided to give it a spin. I have to say it works pretty good, including doing video calls on 3G. It is for IOS and Android, so give it a spin, and yes you can do regular sms/mms thru the app to for those others who do not have it installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digiblur Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I installed it yesterday but didn't see the point plus all the white is just blinding. I understand giving the Iphone users the blinding white they are given but other users like black backgrounds as it is much easier to read especially at night. Besides the cosmetic issues I didn't see the point of the app and will just use handcent since I like the pop up messaging and then use google hangouts blinding white background for the rare video call I do since everyone already has that app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4icg Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 I installed it yesterday but didn't see the point plus all the white is just blinding. I understand giving the Iphone users the blinding white they are given but other users like black backgrounds as it is much easier to read especially at night. Besides the cosmetic issues I didn't see the point of the app and will just use handcent since I like the pop up messaging and then use google hangouts blinding white background for the rare video call I do since everyone already has that app. True, but not everyone trust Google in using most of there services and for a good reason to. As for it being blinding white, I can handle it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dave Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I prefer Handset with my custom dark interface. I am pretty sure all that white will drain the battery more, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiWavelength Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I prefer Handset with my custom dark interface. I am pretty sure all that white will drain the battery more, too. No, white screens do not affect power consumption unless you are using an AMOLED display. And why would you want to do a thing like that? AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZisBack Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 They sure chose a piss-poor name for it. Trying to locate it in the Play Store or Google Search it turns up hundreds of results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koiulpoi Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 They sure chose a piss-poor name for it. Trying to locate it in the Play Store or Google Search it turns up hundreds of results.Yeah, no kidding. I'm not sure if it's giving me results based on my, ah, web history, but, Those were the only apps that came up, and that last result... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZisBack Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Yeah, no kidding. I'm not sure if it's giving me results based on my, ah, web history, but, Those were the only apps that came up, and that last result... Searching just "Messaging Plus" pulls up more. It's ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4icg Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Look for messaging plus by Jibe Mobile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digiblur Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I had to go to their website and dig around then I finally found the link... pain in the butt, and they expect customers to find this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4icg Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Hey don't blame a company for Google's mess. Do it with any app and you will find it like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koiulpoi Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Look for messaging plus by Jibe Mobile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondays In Flames Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Yeah, no kidding. I'm not sure if it's giving me results based on my, ah, web history, but, Those were the only apps that came up, and that last result... Looololol. I tried this too, and it gave me the same results xD But I'm in the same boat, can't find it anywhere! -Luis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koiulpoi Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Looololol. I tried this too, and it gave me the same results xD But I'm in the same boat, can't find it anywhere! -Luis Oh, so it's not just Google saying I need a little more gay in my life? Google seems like the company to do something like that, honestly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondays In Flames Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Oh, so it's not just Google saying I need a little more gay in my life? Google seems like the company to do something like that, honestly. It's probably cause of the tags on the apps. But who knows, maybe google is giving you a hint. Maybe google wants to wine and dine you or something! -Luis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koiulpoi Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 It's probably cause of the tags on the apps. But who knows, maybe google is giving you a hint. Maybe google wants to wine and dine you or something! -Luis Oh, Google, you shouldn't have~ Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digiblur Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Try this... the links are in the press release: http://www.jibemobile.com/now-available-messaging-plus-android-iphone/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCUJuan Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 So I have an iPhone... so I already have iMessage and Facetime... I really don't see the point of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiWavelength Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 So I have an iPhone... so I already have iMessage and Facetime... I really don't see the point of this. What if mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, grams, gramps, nana, papa, etc., do not have your holy chosen phone. Could an an OS agnostic app bridge that gap? Hmm... AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCUJuan Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 What if mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, grams, gramps, nana, papa, etc., do not have your holy chosen phone. Could an an OS agnostic app bridge that gap? Hmm... AJ They all have the holy chosen phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digiblur Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 They all have the holy chosen phone Two of my relatives are still rocking HTC Moguls. Yes.. I know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koiulpoi Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 What if mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, grams, gramps, nana, papa, etc., do not have your holy chosen phone. Could an an OS agnostic app bridge that gap? Hmm... AJ An OS agnostic app, already built in to all Android phones, capable of text chat as well as video calls? Google Hangouts. It's even hinted that the next version will include SMS support, which could provide an OS-agnostic iMessage and Facetime like experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4icg Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 Yes but IOS is using a proprietary standard of there own making and as always will not share. The way Google is going these days , they aren't earning a lot of trust on the privacy front. This app ask for nothing, is supported by Sprint with the standard it is using and being IOS and Android usable. Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadBroChillz Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I wish apple would have stuck to their word and released FaceTime for all platforms. I heard they got hit with some patent lawsuit, which forced them to change how FaceTime works, which caused them to drop those plans. I wish they would reconsider. FaceTime/iMessage on all platforms would actually be good for apple. I do think apple would benefit from becoming more open. I do not believe the iPod would have been as popular if they had not released iTunes for windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digiblur Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Yes but IOS is using a proprietary standard of there own making and as always will not share. The way Google is going these days , they aren't earning a lot of trust on the privacy front. This app ask for nothing, is supported by Sprint with the standard it is using and being IOS and Android usable. Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk It only asks for all of your phone info, control, and even your precise GPS location. Not much at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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