Beeper Mini, an app developed by Beeper Inc., claimed to have reverse-engineered iMessage to enable Android users to send and receive blue bubble texts, typically associated with iMessage on iPhones, without needing an Apple ID. The app was praised for its security features and promised additional functionalities in the future. However, shortly after its launch, Beeper Mini experienced an outage, with reports suggesting that Apple had blocked its access to the iMessage network. This led to discussions about Apple's motives, with some suggesting it was to protect iPhone sales. Beeper Inc. assured users that a fix was in progress. Apple confirmed that it had shut down Beeper Mini's iMessage for Android and would continue to do so.
Beeper Mini developers say fix is 'coming soon' for iMessage Android app https://t.co/W4H9tIti96 #Apple
Apple confirms that it shut down Beeper Mini’s iMessage for Android, and will continue to https://t.co/eLPbZYpDXg by @technacity
Apple shut down third-party applications that enabled Android devices to use the iMessage service to communicate with iPhone users https://t.co/w5SzUHZIsQ
Apple shut down third-party applications that enabled Android devices to use the iMessage service to communicate with iPhone users https://t.co/ZI7bWKpHyl
After Beeper Mini's recent outage, Apple says it took steps "to protect our users by blocking techniques that exploit fake credentials" to gain iMessage access (@pierce / The Verge) https://t.co/U3Wegt6nYE 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/xOsn2r24S3
Apple disrupting Beeper operations for Android users is entirely pretextual. Beeper “turns on” iMessage for Android phones. This has nothing to do with security and everything to do with protecting tens of billions of dollars in profits from iPhone sales. https://t.co/lgj4jerBAy
We stand behind what we've built. Beeper Mini is keeps your messages private, and boosts security compared to unencrypted SMS. For anyone who claims otherwise, we'd be happy to give our entire source code to mutually agreed upon third party to evaluate the security of our app.… https://t.co/lSM18dbxVb https://t.co/dpFBRRgJC2
Apple confirms that it shut down Beeper Mini's iMessage for Android, and will continue to https://t.co/k4kqtYgylr by @technacity
Apple responds to the Beeper iMessage saga: ‘We took steps to protect our users’ https://t.co/koRkpQ08sT
The development team behind Beeper Mini has promised a fix for its iMessage-on-Android app, with work underway to try and regain access to Apple’s messaging network. By @MalcolmOwen https://t.co/txcKIajBgu
Beeper Mini is currently down, while the reason for the outage is currently being investigated. https://t.co/nCeDfJDn5h
Good news. Beeper Cloud is now fully working with iMessage. We were down for less than 24 hours. The fix is rolling out and will be live for all users within 1 hour. ✅ Beeper Cloud □ Beeper Mini Don't celebrate too much, let's save that for when we get Beeper Mini back up 😉 https://t.co/FgDaYcVttf
Beeper Mini iMessage on Android platform already likely cutoff by Apple https://t.co/ApqqqKCAQY https://t.co/If42TsyNWx
Beeper Mini has deregistered Android phone numbers from iMessage, 'fix coming' https://t.co/1w7mAcY6i4 by @nexusben
Android iMessage app Beeper mini isn't working, and Apple probably killed it https://t.co/uyE6NaslZB #Apple
Bad news for anyone who downloaded Beeper Mini to use iMessage on Android https://t.co/JlVQ2Utpag
Apple might've cut off Beeper Mini from bringing iMessage to Android https://t.co/bbcQqQbGhN https://t.co/TrGonvSyVu
iMessage app for Android may have already been killed by Apple https://t.co/hCV6I3CBgf
Beeper Mini’s iMessage app for Android is broken, possibly by Apple https://t.co/qwkaFCRzLq
#BeeperMini put #iMessage on #Android. But merely two days after its launch, it seems #Apple is pulling the strings to kill the ambitious project. https://t.co/6CwGtLfCLH
#BeeperMini put #iMessage on #Android. But merely two days after its launch, it seems #Apple is pulling the strings to kill the ambitious project. https://t.co/3KuWEo44kb
Just days after announcement, the Beeper app that (briefly) allowed for native iMessage communication on Android isn't working, and it appears that Apple already found a way to kill it. By @mike_wuerthele https://t.co/76uWScshCK
Apple Puts a Stop to Beeper Mini's iMessage for Android Feature https://t.co/41jXOteERz https://t.co/DcGIc3J1hT
Beeper Mini Rules, But It Doesn't Solve Android's Messaging Problem https://t.co/kFDIiv6bDn https://t.co/5vq4WFx6CE
Apple has seemingly found a way to block Android’s new iMessage app https://t.co/Hg3egEIrBm
Beeper Mini is down, and we’re learning what that will mean for its future https://t.co/eGLRS48HL1
Beeper Mini is down, and early evidence suggests Apple is pulling the plug https://t.co/CPdG4UQ23Y
Apple cuts off Beeper Mini’s access after launch of service that brought iMessage to Android: https://t.co/K1KD33M2uz
As Beeper Mini experiences an outage, Beeper CEO says "all data indicates" that Apple possibly found a way to cut off the app's ability to function (@sarahpereztc / TechCrunch) https://t.co/t3yklHu22f 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/BCiLR72f0E
Apple cuts off Beeper Mini’s access after launch of service that brought iMessage to Android: https://t.co/jVYqkVt6yM by TechCrunch #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
Apple cuts off Beeper Mini's access after launch of service that brought iMessage to Android https://t.co/EiI7Xj06uM by @sarahpereztc
Beeper Mini’s iMessage integration is on the fritz https://t.co/PJN9TbKkai https://t.co/NZx26PuFsQ
Beeper Mini, days after launch, seems to be broken with iMessage not sending or receiving https://t.co/HdEMos4MHD by @NexusBen
Beeper Mini, days after launch, seems to be broken with iMessage not sending or receiving https://t.co/JHVbmldHea by @nexusben
Since Beeper reverse-engineered iMessage to bring blue bubble texts to Android users, the OnePlus Open is TechCrunch's Editor at Large @etherington's new favorite phone Read about Beeper here: https://t.co/XtboKMkCJi https://t.co/lAqBBi625a
This week on Gadget Lab, we talk about Beeper Mini, the app trying to make our text conversations easier. https://t.co/xo2iGz1NqK
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Tech News Today (December 07, 2023): Beeper Mini, an app that brings native iMessage functionality to Android devices is now working to bring FaceTime audio and video calls to the platform. AMD has announced new Ryzen AI APUs for consumers. https://t.co/8RFzY2gnqp
This app gives Android users the ability to send blue-bubble texts to iPhones — and Apple can't be happy https://t.co/2IDYeyxTl9
Beeper Mini app: Android users can send & receive blue bubble messages https://t.co/AF5mfO9BQ2
iMessage is just the start: Beeper Mini to soon get Facetime, SMS, RCS, more https://t.co/887NPqBtQr
Goodbye, green bubbles: How to send blue iMessages from Android with Beeper Mini https://t.co/FriiqMuut0 #Apple
Beeper Mini will add SMS & RCS, other services, and Facetime in 'near future' https://t.co/LqFwwsBinY by @nexusben
Genuinely impressed with @onbeeper mini for android. It has 90% of iMessage features but most importantly as an android user your don’t feel segregated from the iMessage chat experience. People outside the US will say just use what’s app or telegram but US user will just NOT do… https://t.co/3Ty8VcfWQL
Video: It's highly unlikely we'll ever see Apple bring its beloved iMessage app to Android users in full, but thanks to Beeper Mini, it's now possible with only minor caveats. Here's how. https://t.co/ip31wGVUHg
Android users can finally iMessage their blue bubble friends. This app reckons its cracked iMessage. https://t.co/Ux9Rejn1nX
#Beeper Mini brings #iMessage to #Android. Takes away the green bubble shame. Doesn't rely on a hack. But above all, it promises an ever better messaging future. https://t.co/pLQ6Fmtxzr
Tired of getting bullied, Android users? This new app sends Android texts as blue 'iMessage' bubbles! (No we're not kidding!) https://t.co/v09DkozPAS
#Beeper Mini brings #iMessage to #Android. Takes away the green bubble shame. Doesn't rely on a hack. But above all, it promises an ever better messaging future. https://t.co/I83OHdVmbL
Tired of getting bullied? This app sends Android texts as blue 'iMessage' bubbles. https://t.co/JcqGvVp5n5
Tired of getting bullied? This app sends Android texts as blue 'iMessage' bubbles. https://t.co/fPgHVwFug3
This new Beeper Mini app brings iMessage to Android, and with the blue bubbles https://t.co/VGjZAJ6riQ
Beeper Mini might finally be the answer to chatting on iMessage using your Android phone. #BeeperMini #Android #iMessage #iMessageapp #iMessageonAndroid https://t.co/sXFRt0J4Hg
Beeper Mini is a new app for iMessage on Android that turns your phone number into a blue bubble https://t.co/NR46VDx66D
#BeeperMini will let you chat on #imessage using an #android phone https://t.co/sXFRt0IwRI
The new app Beeper Mini lets Android users send texts that show up as blue bubbles on iPhones. We talked to the 16-year-old high school student who wrote the code to make it possible. https://t.co/lZd1so4UkM
ICYMI: Beeper Mini app brings iMessage to Android, blue bubbles included https://t.co/HPZoyjvuRz by David Snow
'There's no good reason why someone who's on iMessage can't text a person who's on an Android phone,' said Eric Migicovsky, CEO and co-founder of Beeper Inc. https://t.co/ka5xgCLdZs
Beeper Mini promises blue speech bubbles for Android users https://t.co/XrsuO6SQD0 #Apple
Beeper Mini brings iMessage to Android, with some caveats https://t.co/Jiu0IBEtoX https://t.co/iTXKFcE8PF
Beeper Mini is an iMessage-for-Android App That Doesn't Require Any Apple Device at All https://t.co/3fdUD9tfpo
Beeper Mini is an iMessage-for-Android App That Doesn't Require Any Apple Device at All https://t.co/XpSP7lbl1U
Beeper Mini app brings iMessage to Android, blue bubbles included https://t.co/HPZoyjvuRz by David Snow
Beeper Mini: A new way to send iMessages from Android - https://t.co/nkwwqqW49r - by @AbdulSbeei
Beeper Mini turns your Android phone into an iPhone for iMessage https://t.co/rIffxBqLPX
The new app Beeper Mini lets Android users join the blue bubble party. We talked to the 16-year-old high school student who wrote the code to make it possible. https://t.co/BADeUqiOnq
Beeper says it reverse-engineered iMessage into an Android app https://t.co/8Jz1VSevvn https://t.co/qMpZJwd82o
Beeper Mini Brings iMessage to Android With No Need for Apple ID Sign-In https://t.co/Aj8gPqTiP2 https://t.co/LYT0FbLvFU
Android users can finally send iMessage blue bubbles text with this new app https://t.co/CWwGwDzCJP
Beeper Mini brings iMessage to Android phones, all without the need for a remote Mac. It almost sounds too good to be true https://t.co/OdLZkUy3HD
Beeper debuts an Android app, Beeper Mini, to let users send iMessages with E2EE, without having to use a new number or log in with an Apple ID, for $2/month (@jake_k / The Verge) https://t.co/tmAlmNPPrD 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/4XJAvaYkLO
Proud to share our new app: Beeper Mini - iMessage client for Android - Runs locally on your phone (no cloud server in the middle) - Fully end-to-end encrypted - New design Download it now! https://t.co/d7PSpsKUcX https://t.co/7f45FwyjTo
Beeper has produced an Android app that is claimed to actually work with Apple’s iMessage system, enabling Android users to communicate with Phone users and displaying blue bubbles, not green ones. By @MalcolmOwen https://t.co/F0CR7lEozS
Android users can finally get the blue bubble. (@ericmigi and team just launched Beeper Mini on Product Hunt) https://t.co/UfsLdTa58y
Beeper Mini on Android claims to have reverse-engineered iMessage compatibility https://t.co/i2ywYJPbvp
Actually *secure* iMessage on Android from @onbeeper - this is REALLY cool Until now the only way to get iMessage on an Android was to log into a Mac mini in a server farm somewhere and let a 3rd party break your encryption and read all your messages The Beeper team has reverse… https://t.co/enCjBMkQgl
Beeper reversed engineered iMessage to bring blue bubble texts to Android users: https://t.co/vH6qPE3ZZp by TechCrunch #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
Beeper Mini is the iMessage for Android app we’ve been waiting for https://t.co/hCAJbCdan1
Hands-on: Beeper Mini might be even better than an actual iMessage app for Android https://t.co/Sbd3LjqY7s by @nexusben
‘Beeper Mini’ brings native iMessage support to Android, no Apple sign-in required https://t.co/IjnV0cvvKf by @NexusBen
There’s a new iMessage for Android app — and it actually works https://t.co/9N27ThQdDo
Beeper reversed engineered iMessage to bring blue bubble texts to Android users https://t.co/st7Gg8WPIe by @sarahpereztc
'Beeper Mini' brings native iMessage support to Android, no Apple sign-in required https://t.co/ujeQT14Lqt by @nexusben