The Vergecast
The race to win AI — and hack iMessage
Dec 8, 2023
Dive into the competitive world of AI with Google's Gemini, aimed at dethroning GPT-4. Explore an innovative app that bridges iMessage with Android devices, highlighting the technical challenges and legal implications. The podcast also critiques Spotify's recent struggles in the podcasting space, including show cancellations and shifts in content control. Plus, enjoy humorous takes on the latest in tech trends and controversies, all while unpacking the growing complexities of digital ownership and the indie developer landscape.
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- Beeper Mini has reverse engineered iMessage, allowing Android users to communicate with iOS users using iMessage.
- Apple introduced the NLX framework to have more control over its AI tools and promote interoperability.
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Beeper introduces Beeper Mini, an iMessage client for Android
Beeper, an iMessage workaround, has reverse engineered iMessage and released Beeper Mini, an iMessage client for Android. This allows Android users to seamlessly communicate with iOS users using iMessage, replicating the blue bubble experience. Beeper achieved this by spoofing serial numbers of real Apple devices. The process involved reverse engineering and leveraging techniques used in the hackintosh world. Notably, Beeper Mini does not support iMessage apps and games.
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