Wait... MacOS can't send SMS messages? You guys bought Mac minis? Wut
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A user criticizes MacOS for not supporting SMS/RCS messaging through iMessage and for poor AI performance on CPUs, questioning the rationale for buying a Mac.
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@mronge: https://x.com/mronge/status/2052846432969720202
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