US senators have urged the DOJ to probe Apple’s alleged anti-competitive conduct against Beeper.

  • Dippy@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    You can turn off iMessage in settings and disable the phone number from messages. Then use whatever messaging service you want with the phone number.

    Still not sure how it’s anti competitive to not allow others to use your own proprietary software when there are alternatives available, and they are not being restricted.

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        11 months ago

        I don’t think you can use a different app for SMS on iOS. Messages only.

        But u can disable iMessage functionality (iMessage is the network-based instant messenger component).