Kik really stands out for its social media integration. If friends whose contact information you have saved on your phone sign up via their phone number or email, Kik detects that you are connected and sends notifications to link up on the service. You can also join public groups organized according to interest. Recently added features include the option to add bots to your private and group chats, so you can play quizzes and games with the bot and your friends.
Kik users each have a unique QR-like code they can access from their settings that allows them to find or invite new members to the service. You must allow Kik to access your camera before you can scan a second Kik code. When someone scans your code, a chat opens, and they can immediately send you a message. Also, you can find Kik codes online in social media or at cafes and other venues.
You can initiate a group chat by tapping the plus icon in the bottom left, tapping Start a Group , and then adding users to your group.
You can join a group chat — either public or private — with up to 49 other participants. Click here to learn more. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation.
Good Subscriber Account active since Shortcuts. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. It often indicates a user profile. Log out. Smart Home. Social Media. More Button Icon Circle with three vertical dots. On iPhone and Windows Phones, a faded "D" will appear to show that Kik has sent your friend a notification. When that "D" solidifies, they've opened Kik, but not your message.
You'll need to wait for an "R". A red exclamation mark tells you there's been an error and you'll need to resend your message. And an ellipsis indicates that Kik is still trying to connect which depends entirely on your internet access. Instead, it works through bots, additional features that are there simply to drive chats. You can see Web History by clicking on the grid icon at the bottom right of a conversation. Think of bots like automated apps already built in.
You can tell which chats are bots because their profile images will always have a purple bolt underneath. They can be practical. The Weather Channel will try to render your Weather app pointless by sending you forecasts each morning. They can be educational. Astronomy will show you stunning images from space and tell you more about the universe. Bots can help with decision making. Swelly means friends can vote to help you decide where to go on a night out or what to wear.
They can relieve boredom. But bots also have commercial value, due to big brands buying into the instant messaging service. With millions of users, it's no surprise to see celebrities like Kim Kardashian have a presence on Kik. You might be pleased to see there's an Isaac Asimov bot, or dismayed at the number of Christian Grey chatbots. Here's what every parent will be asking. How do you know your youngsters are safe if they can chat to strangers? While every smartphone has a default messaging app, none have many extras.
Sure, you can send photos and videos, and probably emoticons, but beyond that the default chat apps are pretty bare. To its credit, Apple has made strides with iOS' Messages app with features such as being able to send your location and voice memos, while Android will let you send contacts and other business-related tasks, but there's not much fun in that.
Fortunately, third-party messaging apps are mostly free, offer fun extras, and some even have added features like encryption to keep your messages secure. All use data, so any texting limits you have with your carrier don't apply and the ones that make calls are free for people who have the app.
Obviously, a text messaging app has to let you send text messages, and adding photos and videos is more or less the standard with these type of apps. But it's the extras like locations, contacts, and even doodles that set some of these apps apart. On the other hand, you may be someone who is uninterested in stickers and gifs, so this chart will let you zero in on the things you need and the things you don't. WhatsApp has been in the third-party text messenger business for a long time, and even if you're not using it, chances are a lot of your friends are.
The app has an extremely easy setup because you don't have to add buddies or invite people; WhatsApp Messenger scans your contacts for other users of the app and lets you start a conversation on your own.
WhatsApp shows your chats in little text bubbles, gives you a time stamp for messages, notifies you when a text has been viewed by your recipient and lets you include photos, audio notes and videos within your conversations.
You can also change your background and send your GPS location to an interactive map. You can use premade away notes such as "I'm busy," "Available" or even "My battery is about to die," and you can block specific contacts from within the app. You also can easily send a friend's contact information to another user without leaving the app. So, while the app is not leaps and bounds ahead of other messaging apps, there are some nice extra features here.
It's important to note that WhatsApp is free for the first year of use, but then you'll need to sign up for subscription at 99 cents per year. Best for: People who know that their friends already use the app.
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