Overview

• Beeper Mini, a chat app that aimed to bring iMessage to Android devices, has announced it will no longer attempt to circumvent Apple's blocks, citing the 'unsustainable' nature of the 'cat-and-mouse game' with the tech giant.
• The company's latest workaround involved users owning or renting a jailbroken iPhone, along with having a Mac or Linux computer, a process that has been criticized for its complexity.
• Beeper has open-sourced its iMessage connection software, allowing anyone to use or continue its development.
• The company's attempts to bring iMessage to Android have sparked interest from antitrust regulators and lawmakers, who have questioned whether Apple's actions constitute anti-competitive behavior.
• Moving forward, Beeper plans to focus on its long-term goal of building the 'best chat app on earth'.