My Pixel and MacBook work beautifully together; I question the need for an ecosystem

The article argues that recent interoperability gains from Apple and Google—such as browser-based messaging, RCS adoption, Quick Share/AirDrop compatibility, cloud storage, and USB-C standardization—are reducing the practical value of vendor lock-in. For CIOs and technology leaders, the strategic takeaway is that cross-platform device strategies are becoming more viable, which can improve user flexibility, simplify procurement, and lower the risk of overcommitting to a single ecosystem, though some gaps still remain in deeper feature integration. IT organizations should view ecosystem choice less as an all-or-nothing decision and more as an opportunity to standardize on tools and services that work across operating systems.