Apple's Battle Against Beeper's iMessage App Intensifies

Beeper Mini, an iMessage for Android app, is experiencing connectivity issues again, which it blames on Apple deliberately blocking iMessages from being delivered to approximately 5% of Beeper Mini users. While the Beeper Cloud service has been resolved, some users are still facing connectivity problems. Beeper's developers have expressed frustration with Apple's efforts to block the app, stating that it penalizes both Apple and Android users who want secure and encrypted chats. Apple has defended its actions, citing concerns about user security and privacy. Beeper Mini's development team is working to restore service and has made changes to the app, but Apple has blocked the backdoor used to register Android numbers as fake Apple users. The team hopes that Rich Communication Services (RCS), which Apple plans to adopt next year, will address the security and functionality issues.