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>In fact, if it wasn't for the coloring, they wouldn't even have noticed

I have. MMS always has problems, and can result in extra charges from mobile network if it’s an international number. iMessage or whatsapp gives me confidence that it’s using data only and I won’t experience any charges, I can use it via WiFi without a mobile network, it’s not tied to my phone number for when I leave the country and change SIM, and delivery of messages is confirmed.

I also prefer iMessage due to Apple’s stances on privacy, and integration with macOS.