I understand the evil practices of Apple to lock you up in their walled garden such as iMessage, easy sync between the devices etc. But, ultimately, wouldn't the choice of buying those products in the consumer's hand?
This is hideous though. Why should someone's preference for a mobile phone, chosen for their convenience, hinder them from texting those they care about?
Perhaps societal customs should change instead of infringing on the business practices (which don't violate a law).
The anticompetitive preference for internal apps though is pretty bad and I think Apple should be nailed on that, but they shouldn't be punished for creating a "better" (in quotes because I think Android is on the better standard for messaging) messaging experience.
