that would remove scenarios like the green/blue bubble nonsense
To be fair, Google caused this issue in the first place by rushing out technology that was not ready and wasn't even very widely available, and attempted to make it the standard because of course they did. And it was technology that was not even remotely necessary, in the first place, they just wanted to own text messaging as we know it.Yeah Google gonna Google of course. But open source forks can allow you to disassociate from them depending on the software no? & Now, RCS text isn't all that recent or new, but it's superior to Apple's backbone for iMessage if I'm correct. Same with USB-C even if not recent, being better than the lightning port that Apple has been forcing for decades
Now, RCS text isn't all that recent or new, but it's superior to Apple's backbone for iMessage if I'm correct
Nah, SMS (what Apple, and originally everybody, used) is better, because SMS goes over cellular, whereas RCS requires a data connection. Thus, for example, RCS cannot be used anywhere where you don't have data connectivity, and thus texts then just... Send over SMS, like they should be, to begin with.But wouldn't you want texting interfaces to be more secure or have better features like read/received? I get not wanting bloated app features that slow shit down when you just want to text or send media. I get not wanting to waste data just to send a message & Google's intrusiveness on messaging is fucking annoying because most Android phones don't have proprietary messaging or note taking applications anymore. So it ends up sinking into Google bullshit eventually because it's everywhere & really hard to avoid.
The "perks" of RCS is that you can make texting more "app-like." Basically, Google created it so that they open up avenues to sell you shit while you text. Obviously, certain sources will tell you that makes RCS better, but... The entire point of regular, old ass text messaging is specifically that it's NOT a bloated app and you DON'T need data. Thus, replacing SMS with RCS for reasons that appear to be to sell you microtransactions for your texts down the road is just silly and unnecessary, since if you want messaging with bells and whistles, there's already apps for that.
Basically, with RCS, you need a data connection and Google's servers just to send a regular text message, whereas SMS just sent over your cellular connection because... That's all regular text messaging should need, period. The problem it creates is Google is trying to force people to implement RCS and get rid of SMS all together.
But wouldn't you want texting interfaces to be more secure or have better features like read/received? I get not wanting bloated app features that slow shit down when you just want to text or send media. I get not wanting to waste data just to send a message & Google's intrusiveness on messaging is fucking annoying because most Android phones don't have proprietary messaging or note taking applications anymore. So it ends up sinking into Google bullshit eventually because it's everywhere & really hard to avoid.
To an extent, but not if it means replacing SMS completely. Like, if you need to send something secure, you should probably be using an app over regular texting to begin with. Likewise, if you want bells and whistles, there's apps for that, too.Well obviously I don't care for Google & you don't either clearly, but isn't iMessage kinda app-ish or is it strictly SMS/MMS? Clearly it shouldn't be all app based systems where data or WiFi is required for it, but you can still lose cellular networks too ofc all over the place even in the US when like ~70% give or take have some form of 2G/3G/4G coverage. So we're obviously not at the level where you can do data only messaging, but I don't think SMS will be getting killed off or replaced anytime soon from what I see.
Currently, we have both options. Plain old, bloat free, no data, easy ass texting, and then dozens of app choices for everything else. What Google is essentially doing through RCS is forcing people to get rid of "plain old, bloat free, no data, easy ass texting" and replace it with... Apps. That's my problem with it. It's going to result in LESS options than we currently have, because they're trying to kill off SMS.
How many people do you know that use Signal or WhatsApp & stuff like that?I mean, I managed to get my social circle using Signal
I mean, I managed to get my social circle using SignalNo I use both but I'm asking in generalities how many people do use both instead of traditional messaging
SMS is better
How many people do you know that use Signal or WhatsApp & stuff like that?
something that costs more is automatically 'better'
Apple makes quality phones, and I dont give a shit about side-loading and all thatCould you elaborate more? I don't quite understand what you mean by that, like which perks or differences specifically if it's your trade
ironically I work as a mobile developer primarily on android the things that make android preferable to develop for are also the reasons i prefer iPhone for my personal phone
Texting for my circles involve one of these apps:
* Facebook Messenger
* Discord
The only people that use SMS are not in my friends circles and don't have any of the above details. It's actually rare for me to use SMS over one of the above three.
To be fair, Google caused this issue in the first place by rushing out technology that was not ready and wasn't even very widely available, and attempted to make it the standard because of course they did. And it was technology that was not even remotely necessary, in the first place, they just wanted to own text messaging as we know it.
Apple's adopting RCS soon so the bubbles will be gone anyway. Well, at some point next year they will be.
Apple's adopting RCS soon so the bubbles will be gone anyway. Well, at some point next year they will be.
I think anyone who complains about iOS and complains about its limitations is a huge turbo nerd who has never actually worked in a corporate environment. Who the fuck uses their phone for heavy duty work.
SMS is outdated and awful
SMS is adequate.Found the boomer
iOS just runs better. its more optimised and doesnt slow down over time nearly as much as android.
battery life is better because iOS optimises background processes better
you dont need to reinstall the app store every 3-4 days because the cache got corrupted again like you do on android.
I genuinely hate whenever anyone says this.
Android doesn't slow down, it's just that users are morons and manage to fill it with bloatware, much like what happens with windows used by illiterate people.
I've had my android phone for 4 years now, did zero factory resets and it's still as smooth as it was day one.
Another baseless myth.
Can't put every android phone in the same basket. Some manufacturers have better batteries, some have worse.
Another take so dumb it's not even worth replying to.
I'll give apple one thing. They perfected iOS to be idiot proof. And that's their targeted audience, nothing wrong with that.
I just don't see why would anyone pay so much for a phone. I'm not talking about rich people here, I legit know people who get a new iPhone every year even though they should be spending money on way more urgent matters.
I don't have any mobile operator deals, so I don't get free phones. I'd never spend more than a couple hundred on a phone because it's always one accidental fall away from being damaged or straight up broken.
I use my phone for calls, messaging, some memos, some basic browsing and youtube, that's about it. And like 90% consumers do the same. I don't see the point of buying flagships every year. Especially not severely overpriced flagships.
People who prefer Apple are clearly brainwashed and dedicated to defend Apple no matter whatWhat about the people that just like iPhones and dont care about the console wars?
What about the people that just like iPhones and dont care about the console wars?
Why does someone have to be brainwashed to prefer something you dont?
That post was sarcastic, look at some of the posts ITTHonestly its hard to tell with how seriously some people take this stuff.
People who prefer Apple are clearly brainwashed and dedicated to defend Apple no matter what
another CE thread where people think the average smartphone user gives a shit about the l33t stuff they can do with their android lolI'm a huge fan of FOSS and don't mind Android but 99% of the time the argument on Android fanboys' side ends up with "but emulators" or "but i can (insert shit nobody in their right mind does, not even in a professional setting here)".