CNN  —  The long-standing battle over the iOS’ blue and Android’s green text bubbles will soon take a more friendly turn. Apple announced on Thursday plans to adopt a messaging standard that will finally bring iMessage features to Android users, eroding what some considered an element of Apple’s walled garden. The change – first reported by tech site 9to5Mac – will add features, such as read receipt, typing indicators, better support for group chats and higher quality media sharing of images and videos, across platforms.

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UPDATE: Vons released a statement to E! News Wednesday afternoon: "At Vons, we strive to treat each and every customer with the utmost respect. There is a policy that limits gift card purchases using a credit card. Zendaya was able to purchase gift cards up to our limit, and we apologize for any inconvenience or misunderstanding. We respect Zendaya's voice in the community and similarly are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Profile:Wendy WilliamsAge:59 Years OldHeight:5ft 10in (178 cm)Occupation:TV Show HostNet Worth:US $40 MillionStatus:AliveORIGIN Wendy Williams is an American television personality best known for hosting The Wendy Williams Show. She’s also an actress, fashion designer, author, and former radio DJ. Williams was born to parents Thomas and Shirley on July 18, 1964, in Asbury Park, New Jersey. She has two siblings, Thomas Jr., and Wanda. Williams grew up in Ocean Township, New Jersey, where she attended Ocean Township High School.

The average armchair traveler is more than content exercising their imagination in front of the bay window, on a daybed basking in the afternoon sun, with their latest page-turner. Far away in a fantasy fiction or engulfed by a hot, steamy, romance addiction. Whilst this may be the the seasoned couch potato’s dream, for many of us, it’s not quite satisfying and far from a multi-sensory experience that the curious traveler wouldn’t be able to avoid if they tried.