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[–] echodot@feddit.uk -1 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Whatsapp doesn't use the SMS protocol though so if you send a WhatsApp message it doesn't appear as a text message it appears in the WhatsApp app, you have to have the app installed so it is a significant distinction to make.

When I'm dealing with clients I'm mostly told to send them a WhatsApp message but occasionally they will tell me to send a text message and that means that they don't have WhatsApp and I actually have to use the SMS system. They just say WhatsApp or text and know that I'll be able to work it out.

[–] kamen@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago

I know how it works. Texting sometimes means SMS specifically, but other times it might mean messaging over any non-SMS app/protocol.

[–] JimmyMcGill@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago

Yes but for us reading the story it’s irrelevant if he received a WhatsApp, signal or SMS message

[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 days ago

And that message is received in a text form, hell, use "messaged me" if you prefer, I don't care