Beeper Mini's iMessage Service for Android Users Ceases Functioning

Beeper Mini had plans to incorporate additional secure messaging services like Signal and WhatsApp.
Beeper Mini was an Android app that enabled users to access Apple's iMessage service.
Co-founder Eric Migicovsky acknowledged that Apple has successfully blocked Beeper Mini.
The app has now stopped functioning, and users are unable to disconnect their registered numbers from the service.
Beeper Mini's iMessage Service for Android Users Ceases Functioning

Beeper Mini, an Android application that enabled users to access Apple's iMessage service, has ceased functioning. The app, which was launched recently, allowed Android users to communicate with iPhone users via iMessage. However, the app has now stopped relaying messages, and users are unable to disconnect their registered numbers from the service.

Beeper Mini was a groundbreaking option for Android users to set up iMessage without needing an Apple ID or risking personal information. It offered all the core features of iMessage and had a simple setup process. The app ran a tokenized iMessage client, ensuring end-to-end encryption and direct communication with Apple's servers. Beeper Mini was considered safer than other third-party options.

Co-founder Eric Migicovsky acknowledged that Apple has successfully blocked Beeper Mini. The future of Beeper and Beeper Mini is uncertain with the announcement of RCS support coming to the iPhone in 2024. There are conflicting reports on the cause of the issue, with Beeper representatives suggesting it is on their end, while the CEO implies that Apple may have had a hand in it.

Beeper Mini had plans to incorporate additional secure messaging services like Signal and WhatsApp. However, with Apple embracing RCS, Beeper Mini's unique selling point will be the green bubbles. Beeper also created a Beeper Push Notification service to stay connected to Apple's servers and detect new messages.


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How to use iMessage on Android with Beeper Mini

Android Central Andrew Myrick Wednesday, 06 December 2023 19:50
  • Unique Points
    • Beeper Mini is a spin-off of the original Beeper app and offers a simpler method for using iMessage on Android.
    • The future of Beeper and Beeper Mini is uncertain with the announcement of RCS support coming to the iPhone in 2024.
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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Apple appears to have blocked Beeper Mini’s iMessage app in less than a week

Ars Technica Kevin Purdy Friday, 08 December 2023 23:06
  • Unique Points
    • Co-founder Eric Migicovsky acknowledged that Apple has successfully blocked Beeper Mini.
    • Beeper Mini had plans to incorporate additional secure messaging services like Signal and WhatsApp.
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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Beeper Mini hands-on: It was really good while it lasted

XDA Developers Brady Snyder Thursday, 07 December 2023 20:01
  • Unique Points
    • The article discusses the security concerns of previous iMessage clients for Android and highlights Beeper Mini's advantages.
    • It also addresses the legality of reverse-engineering software and the potential market for Beeper Mini among Android users.
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98%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Android iMessage app Beeper mini isn't working, and Apple probably killed it

AppleInsider News Site Mike Wuerthele Saturday, 09 December 2023 00:41
  • Unique Points
    • There are conflicting reports on the cause of the issue, with Beeper representatives suggesting it is on their end, while the CEO implies that Apple may have had a hand in it.
    • Beeper also created a Beeper Push Notification service to stay connected to Apple's servers and detect new messages.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

This app put iMessage on my Android phone — and it blew me away

Digital Trends News Site Nadeem Sarwar Wednesday, 06 December 2023 12:30
  • Unique Points
    • Beeper Mini is an app that allows Android users to access iMessage and eliminates the green bubble problem.
    • However, with Apple embracing RCS, Beeper Mini's unique selling point will be the green bubbles.
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    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
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