Apple blocks app that lets Android send iMessage messages

In the announcement, Apple emphasized its commitment to user security and privacy, explaining that the move was "necessary" to address potential risks from Beeper Mini's iMessage interference features, such as data disclosure and being easily targeted for attacks and fraud.

"We are taking action to protect our users by blocking credential phishing techniques. These techniques used to gain access to iMessage pose significant risks to user security and privacy," the company's official announcement read.

Beeper Mini lets Android users join Apple's iMessage messaging service

According to MacRumors , Beeper Mini works by intercepting the iMessage protocol, using Apple's push notification service to "convince" the server to believe that the Android device with this software installed is actually an Apple-made device. "Apple" believes that this method is an act of "using fake authentication information" and poses a security risk to users of its device ecosystem.

Meanwhile, Beeper claims that the processing it uses does not affect encryption or privacy, and the company's documentation also confirms that no one can read the content of messages except the sender/receiver. However, Apple cannot prove this and concludes that there is a risk.

Immediately after Apple's announcement, Beeper CEO Eric Migicovsky expressed his willingness to cooperate with the "bitten apple" to test and evaluate security issues in the programming of the Beeper Mini application. He emphasized the importance of securing the communication channel between iPhone and Android users, and pointed out the shortcomings of unencrypted SMS messages on multiple platforms. Despite Apple's stance, Eric announced that he would continue to look for solutions to help Beeper Mini or similar services continue to operate.

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