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Maybe Google shoots it down for the Play store, although I'd be at a loss as to what reason they would use, especially in light of the stink they've been making over RCS recently.

I'd rather see Apple retain control of the entire process, that's why an app makes the most sense. I have tried Google messages, it's the same experience because while those messaging apps allow larger sizes, the carrier still compresses them to MMS sizes when it's between Android and iPhone unless the iPhone is also using the same messaging app.Īpple won't route through Google, that's actually the issue with using Google RCS and why Apple isn't on board with it. I still disagree that it would be confusing at all, if anything it would be the opposite. It doesn't matter that they are different types of apps, there is no reason Apple couldn't make an iMessage app just like we have Whatsapp, FB messenger, etc.
