> There are three big reasons why we’re removing SMS support for the Android app now: prioritizing security and privacy, ensuring people aren’t hit with unexpected messaging bills, and creating a clear and intelligible user experience for anyone sending messages on Signal.

Pretty weak reasoning to me. Just do what Apple does and color sms messages some other color or whatever. Problem solved.

This is gonna make me drop Signal. I use it as my default sms app and have been very happy with it, but most of my conversations (although most actual messages are Signal) are still over sms so it'll have to go. I can't be bothered to roll a bunch of different apps.

Still, I'm grateful for the work the Signal team has done over the years. Sad to see us part ways!