I disagree with this title. I use /e/ OS, and I couldn't care less about that news. I already use a custom SMS app, and I am not even sure if my system comes with the default dialer.
There are many things Google can do to make like more difficult for custom ROMs, but I don't think this is one.
There are many things Google can do to make like more difficult for custom ROMs, but I don't think this is one.