Messages on Mac does a fine job of syncing our iMessage conversations, but when we’re talking to our Android or Windows Phone friends, we’ve always been forced to use our iPhones. With Yosemite and iOS 8, you can leave your iPhone in its dock: Now, every message you receive will automatically sync with your Mac, and you can reply to any of them, whether they’re encapsulated in blue or green bubbles. (MacLife)