iOS because Apple ecosystem is much more convenient and consistent. I do not worry so much about the struggle you mentioned because the EU will fix it (see USB-C, sideoading, more to come)
Android (stock, for now) on a Pixel 6. As for why, I’m the “weirdo” in the peer group that uses Linux and Lemmy, so why wouldn’t it track that I’d be the one messing up video quality on group texts with my green bubble?
You could try using Beeper, it’s a messaging app that is basically just a bunch of matrix bridges setup for you. Or since you mentioned you use Linux maybe a mac vm with AirMessage.
Lol people still use SMS/iMessage? I mean aren’t people these days using discord for group chat?
It’s everywhere in the US. People really care about this, and this is why iPhones have 90% market share in both my high school and at my university.
I’m using Samsung Galaxy A51 just because my grandfather repairs those and gave it to me. And default OneUI android that the phone ships with, because I’m afraid of rooting.
