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So much misinformation and gaslighting in this article and in the comments.

First, 99% of the Android users couldn't care less about blue or green bubbles.  We care about functionality.  Sending cross-platform videos is atrocious.  There's no E2E security.  SMS lacks other basic functionality that both iPhone and Android devices are capable of.  This is entirely caused by Apple's years-long refusal to adopt a universal standard or allow other platforms to access iMessage.  Saying "download another app" is not helpful.  Most Android users do have multiple messaging apps, but iPhone users notoriously do not download other messaging apps.  We can't make you use Signal or something else secure.

Second, saying Apple adopting RCS universal profile immediately solves these concerns is also not true.  RCS universal profile does not support E2E encryption.  Apple has said they'll investigate partnering with carriers to improve it, but we have no idea how long that could take.

Third, discounting the impact this has on kids and teenagers in the US (and even those in the workforce at times) is very disappointing.  Sure it's a US-only problem, but it's a huge problem leading to bullying, exclusion, etc.

Fourth, why do Apple users assume the only reason someone wouldn't own an iPhone is that they can't afford it?  High-end Android phones can be just as expensive.  I know this is crazy, but I just think my Pixel is a better phone.

Lastly, with respect to Beeper Mini, it did bring E2E encryption between iPhone and Android.  Does Apple have to allow Beeper to use their servers?  No, but this would have never been an issue if Apple had made a good faith effort to solve this issue without being forced by regulators.