I asked if people chose iPhone for the blue bubbles elsewhere a couple days ago, and while there was some good discourse on that post, the blue bubbles definitely also came up as a reason.

In my experience, when people find out my texts are green, they oftentimes would rather switch to a different platform altogether like Instagram or just not text at all.

Is this actually a deal-breaker in friendships out there?

  • Peter GEnglish
    22•1 year ago

    In US it’s stupid trench warfare of blue vs green message. As an Android user I have had to explain MULTIPLE TIMES that this is not about Android’s lack of capabilities but rather the unwillingness of Apple to use RSC. Almost always my explanation falls on deaf ears.

      • Peter GEnglish
        5•1 year ago

        Because:

        • I like the Android ecosystem
        • I like having a wide choice of devices
        • I do not like the “my way or the highway” approach to software/UX design
        • I like to be able to choose latest mobile tech without having to wait for it to be deemed “worthy” by one giant corp.

        Etc, etc, etc.

        • @infinitevalenceEnglish
          2•1 year ago

          I just die a little everytime I get asked that which is why I had to.

          I just like Android more and “your” messaging convenience is not my concern.

          It’s annoying though as I am literally the only android user in my direct and extended family so they iChat away and I’m left out or it’s assumed my wife will update me if required.

          • Peter GEnglish
            1•1 year ago

            <It’s annoying though as I am literally the only android user in my direct and extended family so they iChat away and I’m left out or it’s assumed my wife will update me if required.>

            Same