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The race to win AI — and hack iMessage

The Vergecast

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Beeper Mini: Bridging iMessage and Android

This chapter explores the groundbreaking work of a developer who reverse engineered Apple's iMessage protocol to allow non-Apple devices like Android and Linux to access iMessage servers directly. It discusses the technical innovations behind the Beeper Mini application, its functionalities, and the legal challenges posed by Apple's framework. The conversation highlights the ongoing battle for interoperability and the evolving landscape of messaging in a multi-device world.

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