But really what you're saying is that programmers/product managers who follow "don't repeat yourself" can't develop and maintain software. I mean: why would Ap

But really what you're saying is that programmers/product managers who follow "don't repeat yourself" can't develop and maintain software. I mean: why would Apple write two separate Messages apps when their two types of devices run the same processor and share many elements of the same OS architecture? Also, what is wrong with the current Messages app? I think you're extrapolating a lot of early experiences with Catalyst apps because it used to be less polished and finished. I haven't experienced any issues with the Messages app in Ventura. If I was an end user with no tech experience I wouldn't have been able to tell you that the app was switched over to the Catalyst-based version, it looks and functions the same to me and now it behaves more consistently with the version that sits on my phone, which delivered value to me.