Not defending Apple but this question makes no sense. They created iMessage and they own the services that provide it. Why would they not get to decide who can

Not defending Apple but this question makes no sense. They created iMessage and they own the services that provide it. Why would they not get to decide who can use their service the same as any other company with a TOS and any brick and mortar store who can refuse service. I don’t understand the logic around this that people feel they are owed access to shit they dont own or operate. I’m all for open protocols and would like to see that here, but Apple doesn’t owe you anything and they don’t become one of the biggest companies in the world by shooting themselves in the foot. It’s the only way they would do this, just look at their track record and set your expectations accordingly. Apple won’t do anything that would remotely hinder sales even a small amount. iPhone sales are dropping because it’s the same shit every year, they won’t be giving open access to iMessage and hurt those numbers now more than ever.