The business is currently completely blocking the ability to connect to iMessage, continuing the beeper controversy.

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After Apple prohibited the use of the app on some of its users' Macs.

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In December, Beeper Mini made its debut, revealing a reverse-engineered way for Android phones to access iMessage, whether or not they had an Apple ID.

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A few days later, Apple partially discontinued the technique.

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And promised to prevent it from operating in the future, citing "strong risks to user security and privacy."

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Although Beeper was able to restore functionality, Apple's efforts persisted in preventing it.

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Beeper made a last-ditch effort to maintain the app on Android by the end of December (and other platforms)

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alive via jailbroken iPhones and registration codes taken from Macs.

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