Topic: iMessage
All ad-free subscribers can now access Max’s SharePlay feature for iOS
Previously known as HBO Max, the streaming service has expanded its SharePlay feature to users worldwide. This feature, which was initially only available in the US, allows users on Ad-Free and Ultimate Ad-Free plans to host and join watch parties over FaceTime and iMessage regardless of their location. Users can start watching with friends by pressing the “share” button either in the information section of each title or in the FaceTime app. Each session can have up to 32 participants, but all must be Max subscribers. This means that people…
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Apple accused of not fully reporting suspected CSAM on its platforms
Apple is facing allegations of downplaying the extent of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on its platforms. According to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), a UK-based child protection charity, Apple only reported 267 suspected CSAM cases to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) globally last year. That pales in comparison to the 1.47 million possible cases reported by Google and the 30.6 million reported by Meta. Other platforms that reported more potential CSAM incidents than Apple in 2023 include TikTok (590,376),…
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Full Story: iMessage App for Android Users to be Discontinued in the Near Future
Android users finally got a chance to use iMessage thanks to Beeper Mini, which was able to emulate Apple’s security and privacy standards. The app has been making headlines for the past few weeks, but it looks like the joy is likely to be short-lived. Beeper Mini’s developers claim to have worked on the iMessage code from scratch, which allowed them to offer an iMessage-like service on Android, but many people didn’t know that it still used an iMessage server. Apple was able to block Beeper Mini from accessing iMessage,…
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Does it matter to you that iMessage is now compatible with Android phones?
People like to use messaging apps, and that goes without saying. You have WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and even Instagram to some extent. But when you talk about closed platform apps, you can rely on iMessage for iPhones and RCS for Android devices. Apple’s history and strategy meant that iMessage never came to Android. So it had always been a third-party hand that could bring iMessage to Android users, which happened through Sunbird and now Beeper Mini. The latest updates point to a fundamental problem with trying to bring a closed…
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iMessage Support Now Available for Android Phones, Ensuring Safety
Android users want to own an iPhone, and that’s true for many out there, but now there’s a way to use one of Apple’s services on their current platform. That’s right, Apple’s iMessage is once again compatible with Android phones via the third-party Beeper Mini app. You might be wondering how many apps it takes for Android users to try Apple’s messaging app. Recently, we had talked about the Sunbird app which also has the same modus operandi, but the app was supposed to reveal personalintricate-informative-informed app app that the…
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Sunbird Pulls the Plug on Android iMessage App After Security Risks Revealed
It looks like the sun has set on Sunbird, an app that allows Android users to access Apple’s iMessage functionality on Android devices. Accused of serious data protection and information security deficiencies, the developers of the application have decided to cancel the application temporarily. As reported by 9to5Google , Sunbird sent a message to its users saying that the team has “decided to temporarily suspend use of Sunbird” as it investigates “security concerns.” This comes after the app was accused of falsely claiming that messages sent on the platform were…
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RCS Messages: A Big Deal For iPhones, But Is It Relevant To Everyone?
Apple surprised everyone recently by confirming its decision to bring RCS messages to iPhone users. A lot of people were definitely excited to hear about the development, but more than anyone, it was Google who would have been happy to hear the news. RCS, or Rich Communication Services, has been around for years, but Google has decided to own the platform in the last few years and has asked more tech brands to join the green side. Many people have been wondering how RCS support for iPhones from 2024 will…
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Say Goodbye To Green Bubbles: Apple To Introduce RCS Messaging On iPhones In 2024
Apple is finally embracing support for the Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging standard after years of alleged reluctance to do so. This information comes from a report by 9to5Mac, according to which the transition will take effect starting next year. The most important thing to note, however, is that much of this feature will be implemented via a software update planned for later next year, which is not yet available. The report states that this decision is in response to constant pressure from companies, industries and competitors. “Later next year,…
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Android Users Rejoice: iMessage is Here – But Not Thanks to Apple!
Google has been trying everything to get Apple to offer iMessage on Android, and we don’t see that happening anytime soon. So now it’s up to other brands to make this a reality, and that company is Carl Pei’s Nothing. That’s right, the brand has announced its new messaging app called Nothing Chats, which lets you move to the blue side, which is Google’s take on iMessage. Nothing Chats is coming to Phone 2 users in the coming days, and Pei says all users have the right to use whatever…
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Why Apple May Have To Let iMessage Work On Android Devices: Here’s The Scoop!
Apple’s problems continue to pile up, and once again Google is trying its best to get the iPhone maker to open up its product to other platforms. iMessage is one of those features that Apple has kept exclusive to iPhones, mostly because the company feels more in control of the app and its user experience. The same could be said for the App Store, where you can’t download apps from the page, but Android users can, albeit with security concerns. Google has even tried to drive Apple public with its…
Read MoreSamsung Criticizes Apple For Not Utilizing RCS For iMessage: Here’s What You Need To Know
As popular as Apple’s iMessage feature is, it’s criticized equally by brands and users at the other end of the chain – users with green bubbles (Android). This criticism arises because the brand has failed to implement the RCS communication standard, which unnecessarily separates Android and iOS users when texting. Now, Samsung has joined brands like Google in calling out Apple for the same thing. It posted a funny short video titled “Green bubbles and blue bubbles want to be together.” The video shows a conversation between the two parties…
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Google Messages App Now Available for iPhone Users: Here’s What You Need to Know
iPhone users can now send messages to other people who do not use the iMessage platform. All these years, Apple has built a walled garden that has restricted iOS users to apps like WhatsApp to send messages to people using Android phones. But gradually we are seeing a change in this trend thanks to recently introduced apps like Beeper. RCS Messaging is a technology developed by Google that Apple continues to block in iOS to ensure that iMessage remains relevant to millions of iPhone users around the world. But using…
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Wall Street Banks Penalized $549 Million for Failing to Preserve Messaging App Records
Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a statement stating that 11 financial institutions have been collectively fined $549 million by federal regulatory agencies. This penalty was imposed due to the utilization of messaging apps such as WhatsApp, iMessage, Signal, and text messages for discussions regarding trades and other business matters. According to securities laws, investment firms and banks are obligated to retain communication records and ensure that employees conduct business solely through authorized channels. The SEC has found that these firms failed to maintain or preserve the…
Read MoreApple Issues Warning That iMessage and FaceTime Could Be Removed If Rules Are Violated
Apple issued a strong caution this week that could potentially have significant consequences for consumers in the UK. The tech giant has stated that it will eliminate services such as iMessage and FaceTime if the end-to-end encryption regulations are violated in order to create a means of accessing the content. The debate over decryption is part of a new online security law in the UK, and companies such as Apple, WhatsApp and Signal have expressed their displeasure with the terms of this new rule. The UK government claims that managing…
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Apple Brings Back iMessage After Brief Global Outage: All the Details
Apple’s iMessage service, which was down, is back online after a partial outage that affected several users worldwide. The company’s support page states that iMessage is fully functional again after the problems that occurred on Tuesday. Previously, the page said that “users may not be able to send or download attachments in iMessage.” The outage occurred between 21:20 and 23:50 and affected some users. According to Downdetector, users had problems sending and receiving messages. However, the reason behind this partial outage is unknown. According to the company’s support page, some…
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