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I asked if people chose iPhone for the blue bubbles elsewhere a couple days ago, and while there was some good discourse on that post, the blue bubbles definitely also came up as a reason.

In my experience, when people find out my texts are green, they oftentimes would rather switch to a different platform altogether like Instagram or just not text at all.

Is this actually a deal-breaker in friendships out there?

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[–] ezmack@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 years ago

Fuck em. We all think it's stupid as fuck when you "likes this post"

[–] UnixWeeb@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 years ago

I worked at a phone store for 4 years and even though many people will say they dont care much for you having an android they will freak out the moment you say you have one. First thing they say is GREEN BUBBLES and then I have to deal with a rant on why they are iphone and what I use instead of so and so app.

[–] Jumpinship@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

Is this sms protocol? Haven't sent any sms in yeeears

[–] Gili@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Clearly people with iPhones around me feel like they are a tad bit more superior. But everyone is just using WhatsApp, even between iPhone users, so it cancels out.

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[–] Hiyari@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 2 years ago

I have apple products, including an iPhone. I was a lifelong android user who switched recently due to just wanting a phone that works. I always had issues with getting mobile hotspots to work and other small issues with android. With my iPhone things just work. I agree that the locked in environment is a bit restrictive but I'm willing to accept that for the peace of mind having it all set up brings.

I don't text, so the iMessage blue bubble thing is really not a deal for me. It just worked out right for me to go apple and I haven't really regretted it.

[–] hunt4peas@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I use Android with Snapdragon processors to be able to unlock bootloader and flash a custom ROM. This allows me to get Google goodies, even those which current Pixels and any other device, be it an Android or an iPhone, lack. For example: Unlimited original quality photo and video uploads to Google Photos. Regarding your bubble situation, as others have already chimed in, non-US peeps just don't care about it.

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[–] TheGiantKorean@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I have seen so many instances of people who are happy with their Pixel or other Android device being forced to switch to an iPhone because the rest of their family uses iPhones, and it's specifically because of iMessage. It's really sad.

[–] Squirrel@thelemmy.club 6 points 2 years ago

That's absurd.

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[–] Clocker108@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

I live in south korea, and YES. My friends say its a dealbreaker, although Idk the reasons.

[–] cutternewmoon@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Start. Using. Telegram.

Problem solved...

[–] topinambour_rex@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)
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