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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Tech industry

Beeper Messaging App Is Acquired as a Bet on a Regulatory Shift

Beeper acquired by Automattic for $125 million to develop unified messaging service for various platforms.
Regulators are pressuring tech companies to open messaging services to third parties for enhanced communication options. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Tech industry

Apple Takes Messaging Crackdown to Customers' Macs

Apple has reportedly revoked access to its messaging service iMessage for Beeper customers using Android phones and Mac computers.
Several Beeper customers have reported that their access to iMessage was revoked without any warning, citing irregular activity.
This move by Apple highlights the extent to which the company is willing to maintain control over its services. [ more ]
TechCrunch
4 months ago
Digital life

Beeper users say Apple is now blocking their Macs from using iMessage entirely | TechCrunch

Apple has banned users of Beeper's apps from using iMessage on their Macs, potentially as a move to disable Beeper's apps from working properly.
Beeper, a messaging app aggregator, initially allowed users to access various messaging services in one place but has faced resistance from Apple. [ more ]
The Verge
5 months ago
Digital life

Beeper vs. iMessage is a fight about how tech works - and who's really in charge

Beeper and Apple are in a battle over users' security and the use of iMessage protocols.
Beeper claims its solution is a better user experience and privacy solution, while Apple sees Beeper as a potentially untrustworthy company. [ more ]
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WIRED
6 months ago
Digital life

Nothing Chats Wants to Fix iPhone and Android Messaging. It Might Be Too Late

Messaging app Beeper turns messages blue even for Android users.
Nothing Chats allows Android users to message iPhone contacts without the green bubble.
Apple announced that iPhones will officially support the RCS standard next year. [ more ]
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