I'm not doubting it is different in other places and circles. I personally just haven't seen it.

>SMS unfortunately cannot share pics and videos, and location

MMS can. Not only that but it is only old people that use these things according to the younger people I know. Just today I read an article about emojis: It's only for old people. Matches my experience perfectly. These chatsnsill soon die out and be replaced by something different.