Why Apple’s iMessage is winning: teens dread the green text bubble

Re:Why Apple’s iMessage is winning: teens dread the green te... by pverghese on Saturday January 08, 2022 @07:21PM (#29858280)

There is no reason to be so entitled thinking other people have to buy a > $1000 phone just because Apple gimps on their messaging app. If you want him to text you a better quality video, buy him a phone, or better yet don't because that's their choice.

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Re:Why Apple’s iMessage is winning: teens dread the green te... by hackmiester on Saturday January 08, 2022 @07:38PM (#29858425)

A totally workable iPhone can cost $400 new. Refurbs from Apple cost less. Carrier deals are available.

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Re:Why Apple’s iMessage is winning: teens dread the green te... by greenyoda on Saturday January 08, 2022 @08:05PM (#29858636)

OK, but I got my totally workable Android phone (Samsung Galaxy A20) for just over $200. Some people may not have that extra money, or may prefer to spend it on something besides an expensive phone.

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Re:Why Apple’s iMessage is winning: teens dread the green te... by hackmiester on Saturday January 08, 2022 @09:00PM (#29859049)

I think these people should go for the refurb options I mentioned, if they’d like an iPhone.

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Re:Why Apple’s iMessage is winning: teens dread the green te... by int_19h on Monday January 10, 2022 @04:52PM (#29883199)

They don't want an iPhone, though - they're pressured into getting one.

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