I need a free, cross-platform messaging app

[J4rrod]

My gf's little bro has an iPod touch, and we need a way to message. WhatsApp requires a phone number. Any suggestions?

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[freestaterocker]

Kik. Works on every major smartphone platform, including BlackBerry. Faster than BBM and includes BBMs feature of showing whether the recipient has seen the message, and it's a free download.

 

[scottcraft]

My son wanted to text on his ipod touch so I put text+ on it. He is five so he sends me some interesting texts when we allow him to get on wifi.

 

[budney]

GroupMe works pretty well. The iOS app is good, while the WP app needs a bit of work. But the good thing is that GroupMe can send and receive messages through regular text, plus you can message from their web site. You will need a phone number to receive a pin code, but just enter it on the iPod touch and your good to go.

https://groupme.com/

 

[Laura Knotek]

I use WhatsApp to chat with friends who have iPhones, Androids and BlackBerrys.

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[DanielCeleste]

Use kik - it has read receipts, is fast, and supports all platforms.

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[J4rrod]

Thanks, guys!

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[Phen0m24]

kik is crazy fast

 

[deadwrong03]

kik and wechat. Wechat supports voice texts and pictures on WP IOS and android

 

[Major]

I'm currently using TalkBox for voice messaging. It also supports text, photo, and location messages.