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2022-08-13 22:42:20 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

Alternatives to iMessage for Apple and Android users including WhatsApp, Signal, etc offer better interoperability and a web and desktop app. Timing of Google’s campaign is likely driven by a desire to position Apple as a competitive threat given pending antitrust lawsuits. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/justice-department-expected-to-file-antitrust-lawsuit-against-google-as-soon-as-september-report-11660078045?siteid=msnheadlines

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• Alternatives to iMessage for Apple and Android users including WhatsApp, Signal, etc offer better interoperability and a web and desktop app. Timing of Google’s campaign is likely driven by a desire to position Apple as a competitive threat given pending antitrust lawsuits. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/justice-department-expected-to-file-antitrust-lawsuit-against-google-as-soon-as-september-report-11660078045?siteid=msnheadlines