Beeper Mini Gives Up On iMessage After Apple's 'Interference', Makes Its Bridge Open Source
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Beeper, a chat app developer, is facing constant disruptions from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), leading to a strategic shift. Beeper Mini, which aimed to bridge iMessage between iPhone and Android users, has been affected by Apple's interference, causing reputational damage for Beeper. As a response, Beeper is making its iMessage connection software open-source and focusing on long-term goals. This follows a series of service disruptions and calls for an antitrust investigation into Apple's actions against Beeper Mini.
December 22, 2023 | 11:55 am
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Apple Inc. has been interfering with Beeper's app functionality, leading to Beeper making its software open-source. This could reflect negatively on Apple's reputation and may attract regulatory scrutiny due to antitrust concerns.
Apple's actions against Beeper Mini may be seen as anti-competitive, potentially damaging its reputation and leading to regulatory investigations. The negative press and antitrust concerns could lead to a short-term negative impact on Apple's stock price.
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