[mikhailt]

Because there's no iMessage client for these devices, just as there is no iMessages for Windows or Linux either.

As long as iMessage is not an open standard, your access to your Messages is restricted to the platforms that Apple owns and/or have an app for.

As for iCloud plans, I was referring to the storage for Messages, as you need paid plans to host more than 5gb of content of messages such as all of the photos and videos and so on.

[throwup238]

Right because their anti-competitive practices prevent me from using the services I pay for the way I want to.

[throw0101b]

> Right because their anti-competitive practices prevent me from using the services I pay for the way I want to.

All services you use are subject to terms and conditions: Gmail, Netflix, watching a sports match at your local stadium. Read them before partaking instead of assuming you're entitled to everything just because you cut a cheque.

[throwup238]

Rarely enforceable contracts of adhesion.