Quinn NelsonDec 21, 2023

The last I’ll say on Beeper/Apple/iMessage debacle:

I think it’s within Beeper’s right to attempt at reverse engineering iMessage, but not Apple’s responsibility to be forced or even expected to host Beeper customers. It’s clear Apple doesn’t want to and I don’t blame them. If this ever went to court, Apple would obliterate Beeper—even if they switched lawyers. It’s not Beeper’s right to push the burden and expense of hosting on Apple.

Show threadQuinn NelsonDec 21, 2023
Regulatory bodies—in very small capacities—are starting to view iMessage’s hold on messaging in the U.S. as a potential future anti-trust issue (see FTC statement and bipartisan DOJ letter). Apple’s impending RCS implementation may help curtail this perception, but the GSMA will not get carriers to implement a Universal Profile encryption standard for many years which will ultimately still leave RCS insecure for the foreseeable future.
Show threadQuinn NelsonDec 21, 2023
Personally, I don’t actually think there’s any risk of iMessage being classified as a monopoly anywhere (and I don’t think that legally, it should be); however, not having iMessage available elsewhere makes (1) messaging less secure, and, (2) the user experience worse FOR APPLE’S OWN CUSTOMERS.
Show threadQuinn NelsonDec 21, 2023

That’s the source of my disappointment in this whole charade. Impending regulation is not the way to improve a product and Apple should do better by releasing a free native Android app to (1) serve as a potential customer-acquisition tool, but more importantly, (2) make the iPhone experience better for iPhone users.

Apple claims they believe security and privacy are fundamental human rights, but their actions suggest that they only care about it sometimes—even if you own an iPhone.

Show threadMiroslav Stankic
@snazzyq As a iOS and windows user what ****** me the most is the fact that there’s intentionally no web/app I can use for iMessage while I’m at my work/home PC.
No fast and easy way to send links/images/etc to family/friends.
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Dec 22, 2023 at 12:10amMona for iPhone