Beeper Mini
The hacky iMessage app for Android referred to as Beeper Mini is down for some customers, nevertheless it appears reinstalling the app ought to present a brief repair.
Beeper Mini has been experiencing points for a restricted variety of customers since round 6 p.m. EST. Beeper posted that it is Apple blocking performance and solely impacts about 5% of customers.
Customers experiencing points can uninstall after which reinstall the app on their Android machine for a brief repair. Beeper says a extra everlasting repair will not be prepared on Wednesday.
Apple seems to be intentionally blocking iMessages from being delivered to ~5% of Beeper Mini customers. Uninstalling and reinstalling Beeper Mini fixes the problem.
We cannot have a repair tonight, however we’re engaged on it. https://t.co/70KbYfcwjr
— Beeper (@onbeeper) December 14, 2023
Apple by no means launched iMessage for Android — some say it is for lock-in whereas Apple says it is about consumer privateness and safety. A number of third-party purchasers have emerged over time to attempt to bridge iPhone and Android messaging, however all failed till Beeper.
Whereas Beeper Mini is the greatest try but, Apple is anticipated to close it down and stop it from working once more finally. Builders at Beeper say they’re assured their resolution cannot be blocked, however after Wednesday’s points, it appears Apple is prodding on the implementation.
Beeper needed to swap from telephone quantity registration to e mail after the first shutdown from Apple. Because the system mimics an Apple machine, it might be tough for Apple to squash this implementation.
Beeper Mini is free, for now, whereas the builders work to make sure the app will not fail once more. The unique launch had a $2 per 30 days subscription connected.
