Beeper Mini Abandons Effort to Bring iMessage to Android

Company cites 'unsustainable' battle with Apple, shifts focus to building 'best chat app on earth'

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'.