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what "correct thing"? i can text people who use android phones just fine. TBH this all boils down to the ridiculous blue / green bubble thing. that's the ONLY d

what "correct thing"? i can text people who use android phones just fine. TBH this all boils down to the ridiculous blue / green bubble thing. that's the ONLY difference in texting between devices. i honestly have no clue why apple would be regulated in any way over this!

stuartd 2y ago
It's not the only difference, at least where I live - I have to significantly reduce image sizes to send them to Android users..
- simonh 2y ago
  Which is a limitation of the messaging protocol. Apple has announced they will add support for RCS this year, which should address these issues.
  - Teever 2y ago
    And why are they adding RCS? Because the EU is starting to regulate them so theyve stopped dragging their ass on this.
    - zer00eyz 2y ago
      Because RCS has reached the point where it should be taken seriously. The bulk of apples iPhone business is on US carriers. Who, on a good day, are in the Stone Age.
      - bigstrat2003 2y ago
        If you think that Apple supporting RCS has to do with the tech and not with regulatory pressure, I have a bridge in Arizona to sell you.
      - alternatex 2y ago
        RCS reached that point by being dragged there by Google.
    - selectodude 2y ago
      It was actually China.
    - throw0101c 2y ago
      > Because the EU is starting to regulate them so theyve stopped dragging their ass on this. Or it's China mandating RCS to be able to acquire '5G certification': * CN: https://www.miit.gov.cn/gzcy/yjzj/art/2023/art_2d5a7969581b4b12a78cd2c455649a8c.html https://www.miit.gov.cn/gzcy/yjzj/art/2023/art_2d5a7969581b4... * EN: https://old.reddit.com/r/UniversalProfile/comments/153rrwl/chinas_proposed_regulation_could_force_apple_to/ https://old.reddit.com/r/UniversalProfile/comments/153rrwl/c... > China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom yesterday (8 April) released a 5G messaging white paper outlining their commitment to mandate all compatible handsets sold in the country support Rich Communication Services (RCS). * https://www.gsma.com/futurenetworks/latest-news/china-operators-make-major-rcs-commitment-whitepaper/ https://www.gsma.com/futurenetworks/latest-news/china-operat...
robocat 2y ago
Costs me $0.5 to send an image or other MMS locally to Android. Even a txt costs me if the Android is overseas. I have a cheap plan in New Zealand. Blue/green might be irrelevant to you, but it is definitely not irrelevant to many people.
- gretch 2y ago
  > Costs me $0.5 to send an image or other MMS > Even a txt costs me if the Android is overseas Sounds like your telecom sucks. Why are you demanding something of Apple. Why don’t you get your government to regulate your own telecoms?
  - robocat 2y ago
    > Why are you demanding something of Apple Not me. I object to you making up bullshit about me. I just stated facts - no opinions given.
  - Teever 2y ago
    You say that as if we can't and shouldn't do both?
- simonh 2y ago
  Sorry, you think Apple is charging you these carrier fees? Hilarious.
  - robocat 2y ago
    Whats with the false accusation?
- icehawk 2y ago
  Ok so what is your point? That's the carrier.
Teever 2y ago
Because theyre soon going to be deemed an illegal monopoly and regulated as such. This is probably one of the things the government will be regulating. But like you said, if it's a minor thing then Apple will have no problem complying and it's no big deal.

stuartd 2y ago

It's not the only difference, at least where I live - I have to significantly reduce image sizes to send them to Android users..

simonh 2y ago
Which is a limitation of the messaging protocol. Apple has announced they will add support for RCS this year, which should address these issues.
- Teever 2y ago
  And why are they adding RCS? Because the EU is starting to regulate them so theyve stopped dragging their ass on this.
  - zer00eyz 2y ago
    Because RCS has reached the point where it should be taken seriously. The bulk of apples iPhone business is on US carriers. Who, on a good day, are in the Stone Age.
    - bigstrat2003 2y ago
      If you think that Apple supporting RCS has to do with the tech and not with regulatory pressure, I have a bridge in Arizona to sell you.
    - alternatex 2y ago
      RCS reached that point by being dragged there by Google.
  - selectodude 2y ago
    It was actually China.
  - throw0101c 2y ago
    > Because the EU is starting to regulate them so theyve stopped dragging their ass on this. Or it's China mandating RCS to be able to acquire '5G certification': * CN: https://www.miit.gov.cn/gzcy/yjzj/art/2023/art_2d5a7969581b4b12a78cd2c455649a8c.html https://www.miit.gov.cn/gzcy/yjzj/art/2023/art_2d5a7969581b4... * EN: https://old.reddit.com/r/UniversalProfile/comments/153rrwl/chinas_proposed_regulation_could_force_apple_to/ https://old.reddit.com/r/UniversalProfile/comments/153rrwl/c... > China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom yesterday (8 April) released a 5G messaging white paper outlining their commitment to mandate all compatible handsets sold in the country support Rich Communication Services (RCS). * https://www.gsma.com/futurenetworks/latest-news/china-operators-make-major-rcs-commitment-whitepaper/ https://www.gsma.com/futurenetworks/latest-news/china-operat...

robocat 2y ago

Costs me $0.5 to send an image or other MMS locally to Android. Even a txt costs me if the Android is overseas. I have a cheap plan in New Zealand. Blue/green might be irrelevant to you, but it is definitely not irrelevant to many people.

gretch 2y ago
> Costs me $0.5 to send an image or other MMS > Even a txt costs me if the Android is overseas Sounds like your telecom sucks. Why are you demanding something of Apple. Why don’t you get your government to regulate your own telecoms?
- robocat 2y ago
  > Why are you demanding something of Apple Not me. I object to you making up bullshit about me. I just stated facts - no opinions given.
- Teever 2y ago
  You say that as if we can't and shouldn't do both?
simonh 2y ago
Sorry, you think Apple is charging you these carrier fees? Hilarious.
- robocat 2y ago
  Whats with the false accusation?
icehawk 2y ago
Ok so what is your point? That's the carrier.

Teever 2y ago

Because theyre soon going to be deemed an illegal monopoly and regulated as such. This is probably one of the things the government will be regulating. But like you said, if it's a minor thing then Apple will have no problem complying and it's no big deal.