I don't understand the iMessage thing. How is it desirable? It functions the same except you get a different color bubble if you're messaging from android, which makes me want to join them less not more.

When do android users get treated like second class citizens by developers? Which apps, besides Apple owned ones like iMessage?

Degoogle yourself with android. Why is running to another megacorp better? Android is the only way to somewhat get away from them, but you have to put in a little effort.

I just don't get the Apple stuff. The only tiny benefit that I see is they might be better at securing user data from government agencies maybe. Everything else is worse for more money.