Apple considered bringing iMessage to Android in 2013, but chose not to
(Android Central)

Most other Apple executives did not agree with Cue`s views. What you need to know A new deposition by Epic Games has revealed Apple`s Eddy Cue wanted to bring iMessage to Android as early as 2013. Most other Apple executives were not in favor of porting iMessage to Android as it would make it easier for users to switch to Google`s mobile OS. While there are a few workarounds available, iMessage on Android may never become a reality. A court filing by Epic Games had revealed earlier this month that Apple had decided against releasing a version of iMessage compatible with Android to keep users within its ecosystem. A new deposition by the Fortnite maker has now surfaced, which affirms Apple`s senior VP of software and services, Eddy Cue, was in favor of bringing iMessage to Android as early as 2013 (via The Verge). In its latest deposition, Epic Games has cited an email exchange between Cue and Craig Federighi, who currently serves as Apple`s SVP of software engineering. Per the...