Apple is planning to announce iMessage for Android at WWDC, according to a new report from MacDailyNews.
A source 'familiar with the company's thinking' tells the site that Apple is planning to make the announcement on Monday.
The source notes that plans are constantly in flux leading up to Apple keynotes and the timing of the announcement could change, but that the iMessage instant messenger service would “definitely” be coming to Android this year.
iMessage is a key part of the iOS platform and some might argue that launching the app on Android would take away a selling point from the iPhone. However, it could also be argued that launching iMessage on Android could introduce more users to Apple's services and perhaps tempt them into trying an Apple device down the road.
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A source 'familiar with the company's thinking' tells the site that Apple is planning to make the announcement on Monday.
The source notes that plans are constantly in flux leading up to Apple keynotes and the timing of the announcement could change, but that the iMessage instant messenger service would “definitely” be coming to Android this year.
iMessage is a key part of the iOS platform and some might argue that launching the app on Android would take away a selling point from the iPhone. However, it could also be argued that launching iMessage on Android could introduce more users to Apple's services and perhaps tempt them into trying an Apple device down the road.
WWDC is just around the corner! Please follow iClarified on Twitter, Facebook, or RSS for updates.
Read More