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  • App face-off: Apple iMessage vs. WhatsApp Messenger

    heaven or las vegasheaven or las vegas
    I use an iPhone, an iPad, a MacBook and an iMac.  I like the shared communication experience that is iMessage/Messages across these products.  

    In the office, however, I use a chromebox+VNC to access a linux server where my "work" desktop lives.  Sure, I could replace this chromebox with a Mac mini, but then IT takes control of my system.  (A chromebox in the office is treated the same as an iPhone - it's a BYOD with access to secured wifi.)

    There are times when I'd like to communicate from my chromebox to people who use iMessage/Messages, so I have to find an alternate solution.  This is usually a google voice number + hangouts + SMS.  Sure, it works, but it's not the same as Messages.

    I would like for Apple to provide access to Messages through icloud.com.  

    The value to me would be not having to give up the benefits of Messages when communicating from a non-Apple device.  
    The value for Apple would be to strengthen its brand loyalty by eliminating one more reason for users to seek out non-Apple solutions.
    gatorguy