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Here in South Europe people mostly use Viber. Edit: I was very unaware about situation in Southern Europe as I've learned from this post... Most people in Croatia use Viber!

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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I believe Apple successfully demonstrated iMessage does not meet the minimum user threshold to be forced to open that platform to third party applications.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They did? Okay, that's kinda funny, actually

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think it was something like 10% of the EU population has to use a platform, before it is mandated to be open. I message isn't that popular currently. I agree it is very hilarious

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I guess that checks out. WhatsApp is by far the most popular messaging service in Europe, even some Apple users take it over iMessage between one another