[simendsjo]

> I can't imagine the sequence of horrible decisions that led to doing this.

My guess is that it was created because of Windows Phone 10. But it's not a feature I'd like even on my phone.

[zokier]

That seems far-fetched considering that afaik all cell networks provide time syncing

[izacus]

Cell networks provide some kind of time syncing... But accurate time syncing is less common than you'd think :)