Alternative Messaging Apps

[LumiaIcon]

I have not had as much call for alternative apps for basic phone services as I had anticipated switching to WP to buy my Icon. I was especially happy to find that the stock keyboard is very good on WP. I do however, feel like the messaging interface is a bit limited. Previously on Android I used Google Hangouts, which allowed me to use the video call, text, chat, and other functions all from one integrated platform. Is there a WP equivalent? I see some other services, but I'm looking for something that would replace the regular text messaging, not require someone to be "signed up" for the application to simply text with me.

 

[user928]

Have a look at this thread: http://forums.windowscentral.com/wi...hangouts-wp8-chats-multiple-participants.html