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Facebook is trying to head that off by having app integrations in Messenger. The whole new bot craze too. Wonder if Google will jump on this train via Hangouts.

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There have been rumors that Google is planning a new, entirely separate messaging service, with bot integrations etc.

http://venturebeat.com/2015/12/22/google-is-reportedly-devel...

I've been down on Hangouts due to it's bugginess but pretty much have to use it due to Project Fi. I they came out with something as rock solid as WhatsApp but with bots I would be on board again.

Same here. I'm forced to use hangouts, due to having Project FI. But google hangouts drops calls, and also does annoying little things like compressing images sent via SMS.

Brace yourselves, Google is launching something social again...

This is why I have mad respect for Zuckerberg. He's willing to place gigantic bets (Instagram/WhatsApp) when and where it matters.

There are a ton of thing I hate about Zucks but have to respect his foresight by making very timely and smart purchases to expand his brand.

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