Apple has officially addressed the issue of the Beeper Mini app, which allows users to send and receive iMessage texts on Android. The recipient sees the message as if it were sent from an iMessage blue bubble, utilizing reverse engineering. However, within a few days, the iMessage functionality became inaccessible, leading to speculation that Apple had blocked the feature.
Nadine Haija, Apple’s Senior PR Manager, explained that Apple prioritizes privacy and data security when creating products and services. Now, Apple has blocked the technique that allowed users to spoof iMessage, emphasizing the security and privacy risks associated with this method.
On the Beeper side, the latest update enables iMessage functionality through the original Beeper Cloud app, but it is not yet available on Beeper Mini.
Eric Migicovsky, the founder of Beeper, expressed his confusion about Apple’s decision to block access to iMessage. He believes that forcing Android users to communicate with iPhone users via insecure SMS protocols is counterproductive. Migicovsky welcomes Apple’s security team to review every line of code in order to protect user privacy, aligning with Apple’s objectives.
TLDR: Apple and Beeper have clashed over the compatibility of iMessage on Android. Apple has blocked Beeper Mini’s reverse engineering technique, citing security concerns. Beeper has updated their app to utilize iMessage via Beeper Cloud, but not on Beeper Mini. Beeper’s founder welcomes Apple’s security review to ensure user privacy.
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