Beeper and Apple have been fighting it out for weeks now. The ‘iMessage for Android’ app has been trying to bypass Apple’s security to allow Android device users access to the iMessage network. But, that does not seem to be working out in its favour. Some users of Beeper mini, who used their Mac to register their app with Apple’s iMessage network, may now find their Mac blocked from the service.
In December, Beeper introduced a method for using a real Mac to connect to iMessage and using that registration with Beeper Cloud and Beeper Mini. This worked by using genuine registration data from the user’s hardware or a Mac they had access to, thus granting access. However, posts on the Beeper subreddit, claim that Apple is now blocking Macs from using iMessage at all.
Beeper said that this method ensures a reliable connection by mapping the data to individual users. Beeper had initially said that up to 20 users could use the same registration data during testing.
The exact reason is unknown. But, it seems like Apple is not in favour of this method, and is revoking access to iMessage for the Apple IDs that have used this method to make the Beeper Mini app work. Although, Apple has made no comments as of now.
The ban does not seem to be permanent, though. Some affected users reported that they had iMessage unblocked after they spoke with Apple support. So, users who find their Macs blocked should contact Apple support with their Mac’s serial number for resolution.
After weeks of tussle, Beeper is taking a step back. The startup behind the Beeper Mini has taken down the app from the Play Store, and they could not make iMessage work on Android.
Informing users about the decision, the company noted the iMessage feature from Beeper Mini to the ‘Labs’ section in the Beeper Cloud app. “We have moved iMessage to ‘Labs’ in Beeper Cloud and removed Beeper Mini from the Play Store,” read the alert sent to Beeper Mini users. Apple earlier blocked the techniques used by Beeper Mini, which exploited fake credentials to gain access to iMessage.
Even though the app is no longer available, users who already have it installed reported it working fine.
Last year, Nothing also had to shut down its iMessage client, Nothing Chat. Even though it did not face issues with Apple, the company was blamed by users for overlooking the safety and security concerns.
In December, Beeper introduced a method for using a real Mac to connect to iMessage and using that registration with Beeper Cloud and Beeper Mini. This worked by using genuine registration data from the user’s hardware or a Mac they had access to, thus granting access. However, posts on the Beeper subreddit, claim that Apple is now blocking Macs from using iMessage at all.
Beeper said that this method ensures a reliable connection by mapping the data to individual users. Beeper had initially said that up to 20 users could use the same registration data during testing.
The exact reason is unknown. But, it seems like Apple is not in favour of this method, and is revoking access to iMessage for the Apple IDs that have used this method to make the Beeper Mini app work. Although, Apple has made no comments as of now.
The ban does not seem to be permanent, though. Some affected users reported that they had iMessage unblocked after they spoke with Apple support. So, users who find their Macs blocked should contact Apple support with their Mac’s serial number for resolution.
After weeks of tussle, Beeper is taking a step back. The startup behind the Beeper Mini has taken down the app from the Play Store, and they could not make iMessage work on Android.
Informing users about the decision, the company noted the iMessage feature from Beeper Mini to the ‘Labs’ section in the Beeper Cloud app. “We have moved iMessage to ‘Labs’ in Beeper Cloud and removed Beeper Mini from the Play Store,” read the alert sent to Beeper Mini users. Apple earlier blocked the techniques used by Beeper Mini, which exploited fake credentials to gain access to iMessage.
Even though the app is no longer available, users who already have it installed reported it working fine.
Last year, Nothing also had to shut down its iMessage client, Nothing Chat. Even though it did not face issues with Apple, the company was blamed by users for overlooking the safety and security concerns.