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by xigoi 1236 days ago
Try out MessagEase. It's available for both Android and iOS. (Unfortunately it's proprietary, but at least completely free-as-in-beer.)
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Tried this briefly and it seems interesting. Any idea why it's free? That's a bit sketchy imo when it's not open source and there's no obvious way it's being monetized. I've seen that they sell Windows, Pocket PC and Palm versions, but that can't possibly sell enough copies to make it worth it?

My first guess is they're using the free model to promote their technology and be able to license it to companies. Which would be fine, just wish it would be spelled out.