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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Several Beeper customers have reported that their access to iMessage was revoked without any warning, citing irregular activity.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.

Green bubbles, Apple Pay and other reasons why America says Apple is breaking the law

Apple faces antitrust lawsuit for alleged iPhone monopoly abuse
Lawsuit may result in Apple opening up iPhone to alternative app stores and technologies

iOS 18 introduces satellite capabilities to its iMessage app

Apple's iOS 18 now has satellite capabilities for iMessage off-grid connections.

US accuses Apple of monopolizing smartphone market in sweeping lawsuit

Apple faces antitrust case for restricting competition
US government challenges Apple's control over iPhone and iMessage.

Apple's iMessage is not a "core platform" in EU, so it can stay walled off

Apple's iMessage service will not be required to open up to messages, files, and video calls from other services under the Fair Markets Act.
Apple's iMessage service does not qualify as a gatekeeper service, according to the European Commission.

FCC should probe Apple over Beeper Mini shutdown: GOP Commissioner Carr

Republican FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has called for an investigation into Apple for blocking the Beeper Mini app that allowed Android users to access iMessage.
Carr argues that Apple's action may have violated the FCC's Part 14 rules, which require that advanced communication services be accessible to people with disabilities.

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Several Beeper customers have reported that their access to iMessage was revoked without any warning, citing irregular activity.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.

Green bubbles, Apple Pay and other reasons why America says Apple is breaking the law

Apple faces antitrust lawsuit for alleged iPhone monopoly abuse
Lawsuit may result in Apple opening up iPhone to alternative app stores and technologies

iOS 18 introduces satellite capabilities to its iMessage app

Apple's iOS 18 now has satellite capabilities for iMessage off-grid connections.

US accuses Apple of monopolizing smartphone market in sweeping lawsuit

Apple faces antitrust case for restricting competition
US government challenges Apple's control over iPhone and iMessage.

Apple's iMessage is not a "core platform" in EU, so it can stay walled off

Apple's iMessage service will not be required to open up to messages, files, and video calls from other services under the Fair Markets Act.
Apple's iMessage service does not qualify as a gatekeeper service, according to the European Commission.

FCC should probe Apple over Beeper Mini shutdown: GOP Commissioner Carr

Republican FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has called for an investigation into Apple for blocking the Beeper Mini app that allowed Android users to access iMessage.
Carr argues that Apple's action may have violated the FCC's Part 14 rules, which require that advanced communication services be accessible to people with disabilities.
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WhatsApp reaches 100 million monthly users in the US

WhatsApp reaches 100 million monthly active users in the US, competing with iMessage dominance.
WhatsApp's growth in key US markets like Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Seattle, with significant user base in Texas.
WhatsApp's transparency campaign to reassure US users coincides with upcoming iOS 18 release, potentially impacting WhatsApp's growth due to RCS support.

You can now edit RCS chats in Android Messages

Google enhances RCS message capabilities to match iMessage's editing feature, bridging the gap with iOS messaging.
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It's Time to Admit iMessage Is Holding Us Back

Apple has successfully blocked the Beeper Mini messaging app that allowed Android phones to communicate with iPhones as 'blue bubbles' like iMessage
The incident highlights the issue of tying the value of iPhone to a specific feature like messaging, making Apple appear anti-competitive.

iPhone users find hidden emoji hack

Users can layer emojis and send hidden text messages in iMessage.
The features of layering emojis and sending invisible text messages in iMessage have been available for years but are now gaining popularity.

It's Time to Admit iMessage Is Holding Us Back

Apple has successfully blocked the Beeper Mini messaging app that allowed Android phones to communicate with iPhones as 'blue bubbles' like iMessage
The incident highlights the issue of tying the value of iPhone to a specific feature like messaging, making Apple appear anti-competitive.

iPhone users find hidden emoji hack

Users can layer emojis and send hidden text messages in iMessage.
The features of layering emojis and sending invisible text messages in iMessage have been available for years but are now gaining popularity.
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Without Interoperability, Apple Customers Will Never Be Secure

Every internet user should have the ability to privately communicate in a secure fashion using the tools of their choosing.
Apple's iMessage offers end-to-end encrypted messaging, but only for Apple customers.

iMessage gets a major makeover that puts it on equal footing with Signal

iMessage and Signal are enhancing encryption to prepare for quantum computing.
End-to-end encryption in iMessage now includes the PQ3 algorithm for additional security.

Without Interoperability, Apple Customers Will Never Be Secure

Every internet user should have the ability to privately communicate in a secure fashion using the tools of their choosing.
Apple's iMessage offers end-to-end encrypted messaging, but only for Apple customers.

iMessage gets a major makeover that puts it on equal footing with Signal

iMessage and Signal are enhancing encryption to prepare for quantum computing.
End-to-end encryption in iMessage now includes the PQ3 algorithm for additional security.
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Apple, Microsoft granted exemptions from incoming EU digital legislation

Apple and Microsoft have won a victory after the EU found that iMessage and Bing should not be designated as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
The new DMA will still apply to parent companies such as Apple and Microsoft, as well as other tech giants like Google and Amazon.
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Nothing's iMessage app was a security catastrophe, taken down in 24 hours

Nothing Chat, a chat app from Android manufacturer 'Nothing' and Sunbird, claimed to be able to hack into Apple's iMessage protocol but faced immediate backlash for security issues.
The app was found to have unsecure practices, including storing messages in plain text and sending authentication tokens over unencrypted HTTP.
Nothing pulled the app from the Play Store after less than 24 hours and Sunbird's app has also been put 'on pause.'

Apple Says It Will Improve the Green vs. Blue Texting Experience

Apple will be adding support for rich communication services (RCS) to improve texting between iPhone and Android users.
RCS will enable higher quality photos and videos, more reliable group messaging, read receipts, and location sharing in texting threads.
Apple's adoption of RCS may be due to pressure from competitors and digital rights groups.

The Morning After: iMessage comes to Nothing's Android phones (for now)

Nothing is partnering with Sunbird to hide the fact that users are sending text messages from an Android handset to iPhones via Apple's iMessage.
The workaround involves using Sunbird's unified messaging platform, which routes communication through a server farm of Mac Minis.
This situation is unique to the US, as most of the world uses third-party platforms like WhatsApp.

Nothing's New Messaging App Will Make Green Bubbles Appear Blue on iPhone

Apple's iOS and Android's text messaging divide can be frustrating for users.
Sunbird and Nothing have partnered to create an exclusive app, Nothing Chats, to bridge the gap between Android and iOS messaging.
Nothing Chats offers iMessage features like group messaging and read receipts to Android users.

10 little-known iMessage hacks to turbo-charge your messaging game

iMessage has hidden features that many users are not aware of.
The latest iOS 17 update added the option to turn your own photos into stickers.
You can play games like chess with friends directly in iMessage.

Nothing's iMessage app was a security catastrophe, taken down in 24 hours

Nothing Chat, a chat app from Android manufacturer 'Nothing' and Sunbird, claimed to be able to hack into Apple's iMessage protocol but faced immediate backlash for security issues.
The app was found to have unsecure practices, including storing messages in plain text and sending authentication tokens over unencrypted HTTP.
Nothing pulled the app from the Play Store after less than 24 hours and Sunbird's app has also been put 'on pause.'

Apple Says It Will Improve the Green vs. Blue Texting Experience

Apple will be adding support for rich communication services (RCS) to improve texting between iPhone and Android users.
RCS will enable higher quality photos and videos, more reliable group messaging, read receipts, and location sharing in texting threads.
Apple's adoption of RCS may be due to pressure from competitors and digital rights groups.

The Morning After: iMessage comes to Nothing's Android phones (for now)

Nothing is partnering with Sunbird to hide the fact that users are sending text messages from an Android handset to iPhones via Apple's iMessage.
The workaround involves using Sunbird's unified messaging platform, which routes communication through a server farm of Mac Minis.
This situation is unique to the US, as most of the world uses third-party platforms like WhatsApp.

Nothing's New Messaging App Will Make Green Bubbles Appear Blue on iPhone

Apple's iOS and Android's text messaging divide can be frustrating for users.
Sunbird and Nothing have partnered to create an exclusive app, Nothing Chats, to bridge the gap between Android and iOS messaging.
Nothing Chats offers iMessage features like group messaging and read receipts to Android users.

10 little-known iMessage hacks to turbo-charge your messaging game

iMessage has hidden features that many users are not aware of.
The latest iOS 17 update added the option to turn your own photos into stickers.
You can play games like chess with friends directly in iMessage.
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How to set up read receipts for your iPhone's text messages

Enable read receipts on your iPhone to notify senders when their message is read, promoting timely responses and communication transparency.

Mac: How to send text messages from the command line and shell scripts

You can send text messages from macOS command line and shell scripts to known Messages/iMessage contacts via phone numbers or email addresses.
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