9to5Google: iMessage for Android doesn't matter, just use good apps
9to5Google: iMessage for Android doesn't matter, just use good apps
iMessage for Android is only a cool idea because of the ridiculous attitude that's developed around the service, when other apps exist.
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What is wrong with simply texting? If anyone tells me I need to get a specific app to message them, then I won't be messaging them.
Security is probably the most important, but there are also general chat utility features such as replies and read receipts.
This right here is the attitude that most people have, because it's not convenient for them. Suck it up, there are many things in life you do not want to do, but you have to do them anyways.
I most definitely do not need to get a specific app to talk to people. If they require that, I simply won't communicate with them. It's pretty easy really.
This is the attitude we're trying to break. If apple won't fix it, I'll find an alternative means of communication. If that requires downloading an app, so be it, it's not gonna hurt you.