iMessage

‘iMessage for Android’ app Beeper Mini is back after Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shut it down, allowing Android users to send blue bubble messages to iPhone users once again. However, this time around, there are a few shortcomings that users will have to deal with. What Happened: ...

Senator Elizabeth Warren has weighed in on Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shutting down the iMessage for Android app Beeper Mini, terming it a case of corporate greed. What Happened: Senator Warren batted for Android users at the receiving end of the green versus blue bubble debate, saying Apple is...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has moved quickly to shut down the ‘iMessage for Android' app Beeper Mini. The messaging startup posted an update on X that it is experiencing an outage. What Happened: After multiple users across Reddit and X reported that their messages are not going through, Beeper...

In a breakthrough development, messaging startup Beeper has launched an Android app, Beeper Mini, that successfully reverse-engineers Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iMessage, bridging the gap between Android and other devices. What Happened: A 16-year-...

Sunbird, the ‘iMessage for Android' app that was gaining popularity after the launch of Nothing Chats, has been shut down suddenly amidst widespread privacy concerns. What Happened: Several users who have early access to the Sunbird app have received notifications informing them that the app has...

After mocking and pleading with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) to open up iMessage to non-iPhone users, Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google is now knocking on the doors of European Union regulators. What Happened: Google has partnered with several European telecom companies, including...

The European Union has been assessing whether Microsoft Corporation’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Bing and Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iMessage should be subjected to new tech regulations under the Digital Markets Act. The union has reportedly started seeking input from users and competitors in their...

The Google versus Apple text message feud refuses to die down. Now, the Alphabet Inc.-owned (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOG) company has released a new "iPager" commercial that mocks Apple for showing messages from Android in green bubbles. What Happened: Google has been trying to pressure Apple Inc. (...

The United Kingdom has urged Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) to prioritize child safety over encryption on Instagram and Facebook Messenger following the passage of the Online Safety Bill, expressing concerns about potential risks to children from sexual abuse. What Happened: As Meta gears...

In response to a user’s request for an integrated messaging platform, Elon Musk took to X, formerly Twitter, to announce his commitment to the project. What Happened: Over the weekend, the tech billionaire confirmed his ongoing efforts to integrate iMessage, WhatsApp...

This past week was decidedly eventful for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). From major upgrades to the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra to the uncertain future of iMessage in the U.K. and a significant discount on the 14-inch MacBook Pro. Here’s a rundown of the most intriguing stories...

The UK Government has refuted claims of retracting its Online Safety Bill, causing uncertainty over the future of Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iMessage service in the country. According to Reuters, the government had previously asked Apple to disable end-to-end encryption on iMessage for...

Marques Brownlee, widely recognized for his tech insights, introduced Android (operating system developed by Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOG) users to two unconventional methods to access iMessage, a feature traditionally reserved for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) are reportedly waging a battle to exempt their services, iMessage and Bing, from being designated as “gatekeepers” under the EU’s forthcoming Digital Markets Act.  What...

Rich Communication Services or RCS messages, a next-generation text messaging standard, on Android – the operating system owned by Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google have taken a major leap in ensuring user privacy.  What Happened: ...