EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 17 MIN
The Great Green Bubble: How One Engineer's Hatred of Blue Changed How We Text
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Why do iPhone users see green bubbles when texting Android users, and why does it feel so... wrong? We dive into the surprisingly dramatic story behind iMessage's color psychology, a format war that started in corporate boardrooms, and how a simple design choice became a social hierarchy that divides friendships and influences dating. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Why do iPhone users see green bubbles when texting Android users, and why does it feel so... wrong? We dive into the surprisingly dramatic story behind iMessage's color psychology, a format war that started in corporate boardrooms, and how a simple design choice became a social hierarchy that divides friendships and influences dating.
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The Great Green Bubble: How One Engineer's Hatred of Blue Changed How We Text
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