First we got Beeper Mini which promised Android users the iMessage experience. But that didn’t last long because it appears that Apple shut them down very quickly, and admitted to it. But not before the company said that they were trying to bring the service back online. And it appears that they have done so with a twist. First according to this, you need to install this app via Sideloading. Meaning at present this app is outside the Play Store. Though they are working on getting it approved which will make installing this app less sketchy. However, even before installing the app, you should read their blog post on the subject as it contains some interesting info. But here’s the TL:DR: This update removes phone number support and leaves users to continue with iMessage via their Apple ID. Though that may return later.
The thing is, that this is going to last as long as Apple allows it to last. Which one suspects won’t be long. And I reiterate what I said here about this situation:
Here’s the question. How long will this fix last? I honestly think that this has become a game of cat and mouse between Beeper and Apple. And assuming that this fix is real and works, it will be in Apple’s court in terms of what the next move in this drama is. Will it be another technical solution as Apple implied that they would do in their statement, or will Apple send in the iLawyers and take them out in court.
The ball’s in Apple’s court now. Let’s see what they do.
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Beeper Mini Is Back…. Until Apple Decides To Take Them Out Again
First we got Beeper Mini which promised Android users the iMessage experience. But that didn’t last long because it appears that Apple shut them down very quickly, and admitted to it. But not before the company said that they were trying to bring the service back online. And it appears that they have done so with a twist. First according to this, you need to install this app via Sideloading. Meaning at present this app is outside the Play Store. Though they are working on getting it approved which will make installing this app less sketchy. However, even before installing the app, you should read their blog post on the subject as it contains some interesting info. But here’s the TL:DR: This update removes phone number support and leaves users to continue with iMessage via their Apple ID. Though that may return later.
The thing is, that this is going to last as long as Apple allows it to last. Which one suspects won’t be long. And I reiterate what I said here about this situation:
Here’s the question. How long will this fix last? I honestly think that this has become a game of cat and mouse between Beeper and Apple. And assuming that this fix is real and works, it will be in Apple’s court in terms of what the next move in this drama is. Will it be another technical solution as Apple implied that they would do in their statement, or will Apple send in the iLawyers and take them out in court.
The ball’s in Apple’s court now. Let’s see what they do.
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