Beeper Mini

Apple has confirmed that it has blocked techniques used to exploit fake credentials in order to gain access to iMessage. This has resulted in the shutdown of the Beeper Mini app, which allowed Android users to access iMessage text support. Apple stated that these techniques posed significant risks to user security and privacy, including potential metadata exposure, unwanted messages, spam, and phishing attacks. It’s unclear if Apple’s actions specifically targeted Beeper Mini, but the recent troubles surrounding the app suggest a connection to the loophole being addressed. While the messaging divide between Android and iOS remains, the future of workarounds like Beeper Mini is uncertain.