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Apple has seemingly found a way to block Android’s new iMessage app (www.theverge.com)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] 31 points 2 years ago (2 children)

It's not just the blue bubble though. It's being able to send and receive full quality pictures and videos to iPhone users without having to get them to install a 3rd party app. All the old people in my family have iPhone. They won't learn Signal. Beeper bridged that gap.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Sounds like an iOS problem for iOS users to deal with. If I have a family member with Android, we just agree on a chat service to use and iMessage isn’t even a part of that conversation. Older members who need help can get their stuff set up during a family visit, until which a few green bubbles won’t hurt anyone.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago*

    Here’s how this goes for most people in the US:

    If I have a family member with Android, we just agree on a chat service to use and iMessage isn’t they’re not even a part of that conversation.

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  • [+] -6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Then use ANY other messaging service. Preferably Signal, but if that doesn't work..... Facebook, Whatsapp, literally anything.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago*

    Then use ANY other messaging service. Preferably Signal,

    🤩

    but if that doesn't work..... Facebook, Whatsapp, literally anything.

    So Facebook, or Facebook? That might work for most people, but when there's an open protocol right there, I'd rather steer clear of their products and services

    Edit: add quotes

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