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by torstesu 5531 days ago
This service, along with other interactive features, can be realized trough GTalkSMS, a jabber account and an IM client e.g. Pidgin.

I've used this combination for some time, and been quite satisfied with it. The only issue I've had, is that the GTalkSMS app steals alot of resources while running on my android phone. I hope this is not the case with Texty.

http://code.google.com/p/gtalksms/ http://www.jabber.org/ http://www.pidgin.im/
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billyg2 5531 days ago
A feature I really like in Texty is the Desktop Notifications.

Like Growl, but also lets you click reply and respond to the SMS as well.

It's just easy and works.

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torstesu 5531 days ago
With the suggested combination, it is just as easy. When you receive a SMS, it will be notified on the desktop as any other IM you receive. Simply typing your response in the text input, will reply to the last received SMS.

I really like the UI of texty, e.g. threaded conversations. That is, as far as i know, not possible with GTalkSMS.

Overall, any seamless interaction with my phone from my desktop is greatly appreciated.

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