I would prefer they just require Apple implement RCS (which they've already agreed to do), and -- crucially -- require feature parity with Android's RCS implementation. Which means standardizing Google's proprietary E2EE extension, and implementing that as well.
While I'd prefer being able to install a standalone Android iMessage app over the current situation, I really don't need or want another chat app.
While I'd prefer being able to install a standalone Android iMessage app over the current situation, I really don't need or want another chat app.