> RCS is coming, and it doesn’t play well with Signal.... and Signal can’t add RCS support because there’s no RCS API on Android. Honestly, the days of any third-party SMS app are numbered.
https://community.signalusers.org/t/signal-blog-removing-sms...
>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.
https://signal.org/blog/sms-removal-android/
So I think this "myth" will probably persist for a while.
Even if Android saw 100% adoption for RCS I'd still want to message my apple people via sms.