Alexa lets you make calls, send messages from your tablet - CNET
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Put down your phone and let your Echo call and text your friends instead - CNET
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How to Send, Receive Messages on Echo
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Alexa Drop In, Calling, Intercom and Announcements
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How to install and use the Alexa app for Windows 11 and 10
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Alexa calling and messaging comes to tablet devices
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brings Alexa calls and messaging to tablets
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Alexa can be used as your phone — and you can try it now
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How to send text messages using Alexa - Video - CNET
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How to install and use the Alexa app for Windows 11 and 10
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Put down your phone and let your Echo call and text your friends instead - CNET
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7 Alexa commands that will keep you from ever picking up your phone — CNET - CNET
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s Alexa will mimic dead loved ones
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How to Send, Receive Messages on Echo
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Startup called Lynky gives Google an Echo Show competitor - CNET
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Alexa Goes Hands-Free on Your Mobile Phone