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💬 Rundown

Jun 05, 2020 Microsoft’s Windows 10 GroupMe app (via WC) received a small update today that brought it up to Version 2.44.7.0 and added support for Dark Mode. No other changes appear to have been made with. GroupMe (Package Name: com.groupme.android) is developed by GroupMe and the latest version of GroupMe 5.60.2 was updated on June 1, 2021. GroupMe is in the category of Communication with the feature Group chat and IFTTT integration, etc. You can check all apps from the developer of GroupMe and find 321 alternative apps to GroupMe on Android. Aug 22, 2017 GroupMe for Android has been updated in the Google Play Store to version 5.11.2. The latest update to GroupMe adds a single but most-requested feature by Android smartphone users – Dark Mode! GroupMe app now supports Dark Theme and it looks gorgeous. To set the dark theme, tap on hamburger menu, then settings. Version 2.44.7.0 is available for download and adds a new dark mode option for the app. GroupMe is a unique group chat messaging application since it allows anyone in your phone book to reply to messages over SMS without downloading the app itself. GroupMe works on Windows, iOS, Android, and the web, so you can stay in touch on the go.

GroupMe is a free group messaging app that works on just about everything — you don’t even need the app to use it! You can do everything from sending messages to scheduling events and even sending money or documents. You can use the app with Windows, iOS, Android, the web, and even SMS (texting), too. GroupMe is helpful for groups with a common task or purpose, like discussing class material with classmates 📚.

📲 Students are using GroupMe positively by:

  • Connecting with friends, classmates, and teammates
  • Laughing 😂 over funny messages, videos, and gifs
  • Asking questions about class content and learning from classmates
  • Keeping each other on track with class deadlines
  • Muting chats that are distracting/bothering them🔇
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Apr 10, 2017 GroupMe app for iOS devices was updated today in App Store. Back in February, Microsoft released an update that included support for dark mode. With today’s update, they have improved the dark mode support to cover the whole application. They have also added an option to automatically select theme based on the display brightness.

⁉️ Students are tripping up on GroupMe by:

  • Becoming guilty by association by staying part of chats where others cross the line
  • Avoiding standing up to someone who talks trash about another person or people
  • Cheating by asking classmates about test material or exchanging homework answers
  • Sending inappropriate content
  • Bullying others by removing them from the group
  • Feeling the need to always be “on” due to FOMO (fear of missing out)

💵 Buying stuff in GroupMe

  • You can purchase premium emoji packs through the Emoji Store on GroupMe.

⚠️ Features to be aware of in GroupMe

  • You can message someone one-on-one through a Direct Message (DM).
  • GroupMe is known for its large selection of GIFs and emojis — some of which you can buy inside the app, and some of which are adult-themed.
  • There’s no way to delete past posts, and though you can hide messages on your device, they are hidden only on your device.
  • Link your Facebook and Twitter accounts to GroupMe to connect with the people you are friends with on those platforms (or just log in to GroupMe via Facebook to do so automatically).
  • Create a poll to gather ideas or opinions from your classmates.
  • Create an event through the calendar feature and send invites to the group.
  • Send your location or the location of your favorite places 🗺️ to trusted individuals only.

👍 Players in action

  • A group of students who met at Harvard’s Summer Venture in Management Program started a GroupMe before leaving and have used it to stay in touch ever since “Whenever I need interview tips, resume edits, general career advice or simply a good laugh, I turn to the GroupMe. The chat is active every day, with everyone always quick to offer help and support.”
  • Moneta-Kai Price, a senior at Rutgers University, had trouble finding other black students on the New Brunswick campus, so he started a GroupMe for black students. It's now a sounding board for events, community, and activism.
  • When student involvement was down at his college, Travis Peterson used GroupMe as a means of bringing Plattsburgh State students together.

According to GroupMe’s Terms of Use, you must be 18 or older unless you get parental consent. The App store, however, says that you can download the app if you’re 4 or older.

🏆 Winning moves

  • If you’re using GroupMe through SMS, accept an invitation to be a part of a group by responding to one of the first few messages. If you don’t respond, GroupMe assumes you’re not interested and bumps you from the group.
  • You can do a lot when you click on the plus sign ➕ or 📎 paperclip icon (depending on which device you’re using) in a group chat, including add a calendar event, create a poll, make a meme, and share a file, image, or video.
  • Take the high road 🚙 if a group message goes southand people start making inappropriate comments. Remove yourself from the chat or respond with something like “Come on, not cool.”
  • You cannot delete anything you share in GroupMe. Ever. The memes, messages, photos, videos and everything else you send reflect your character and can impact your future.
  • A word about memes: Memes can get snarky, fast, so double-check both your intent and your final product. And remember: You cannot delete anything you share in GroupMe. Ever.
  • If, for some reason, you must use GroupMe on your phone in the dark, use the Dark Theme to help save your eyeballs.

💪 Strong settings

  • If everyone in a group decides they don’t want to be notified of new messages, enable Office Mode to turn off notifications for the entire group. This must be done in a web browser.
  • Give yourself some quiet time (don’t let your device tell you when to pick it up!). Turn off notifications from one group in that group’s Settings. Turn off all notifications from all groups in your GroupMe global settings.
  • Give yourself a break (from harassers or bullies) by blocking 🚫 them. Find their name in Contacts and choose Block.
  • Change your mind about the whole GroupMe thing? Delete the app on the web or in the app itself. Detailed instructions are here. But note: People can still invite you to a group through SMS. So, to opt-out of all GroupMe possibilities, text #STOP to any group number.

🙌 More resources

Dark Mode Windows 10

  • “GroupMe: What professors have to say” in The Signal
  • The Social Institute'sSeven Social Standards