Sure, you can argue that iMessages is limited due to the iOS requirement.
That isn't a small weakness - that's a killer. A replacement that isn't device independent isn't a replacement.
That isn't a small weakness - that's a killer. A replacement that isn't device independent isn't a replacement.
Secondly, and I raised this again - data is not cheap when roaming and that's probably when I most use SMS.
It doesn't mean that Apple, MS, Google, RIM can't all be a middleman for their respective users, but they certainly didn't mention that in the keynote.
Especially as you cannot easily restrict the data connection to only one app, and so you'll easily end up with some interesting surprises in your phone bill.
Local prepaid SIM is a good option, but requires you to:
a) have the time to find and acquire one
b) not receive calls or SMS to your regular number when in use (unless you have a dual SIM device)
This is very funny. Is your last name Jobs?
Haters gonna hate, but Steve just saved me a bunch of money, completely transparently. While pissing off a bunch of incompetent, exploitative carriers. I'm pretty pleased.
And even if it were only half, I'm still saving money since I don't have to change my habits. Pretty good deal. If you're not a carrier.
All of my dumb-phone friends (and my single Android friend), will just call me back if I text them, so I might as well dial them in the first place.