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technology18 days ago•3 min saved

Sunbird Brings iMessage to Android, but Security and Setup Questions Remain

Sunbird has released an Android app on Google Play to bridge iMessage to Android, reviving a prior effort with Nothing; it requires an Apple ID login, offers a 14‑day free trial with $2.99/month or $24.99/year afterward, and promises end‑to‑end encryption and no message storage, but users should note limitations (no phone-number messaging, reported setup issues) and the need to trust a third‑party connection to Apple servers, prompting security scrutiny given Sunbird’s history.

via Droid Life|

#android #imessage #nothing

tech19 days ago•29 min saved

Sunbird restarts Android iMessage bridge with security fixes and new AI tools

Sunbird Messaging has relaunched on Google Play, letting Android users access iMessage-style blue bubbles, reactions, and high-quality videos for $2.99/month. The company says it fixed security flaws that led to its 2023 shutdown, with messages encrypted on-device and in transit, and iMessage end-to-end protection maintained on the final leg to iPhones. An independent security audit found no critical vulnerabilities in the rebuilt app. Sunbird also supports Google Messages and SMS, with plans to integrate WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger later this year and add an AI assistant to summarize chats and draft replies.

via The Verge|

#android #cross-platform #imessage

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Sunbird Messaging: The Risks and Rewards of Using iMessage on Android"

Sunbird, the service that promised to bring iMessage to Android, is back in beta after being pulled due to security concerns. The company claims to have fixed its security issues and hired security experts, but it still requires users to provide their Apple ID, which poses a significant risk. Sunbird attributes its previous security issues to reliance on legacy software and now claims to have moved to a new architecture, but experts advise against using the service.

via AppleInsider|

#android #imessage #messaging-app

technology2 years ago•5 min saved

"Sunbird Messaging App Relaunches with Enhanced Security Features"

Apple's iMessage faces a new warning as Sunbird, a third-party relay between Android and Apple's ecosystem, raises concerns about end-to-end encryption. Sunbird's relay system converts Android-oriented texts into iMessages, leading iMessage users to believe the conversations are end-to-end encrypted when they are not. Sunbird's return comes with promises of improved security, but its lack of end-to-end encryption raises doubts about its security. The article advises against using third-party relays and suggests using cross-platform alternatives like WhatsApp or Signal for secure messaging.

via Forbes|

#android #apple #end-to-end-encryption

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Sunbird Messaging App Returns with Enhanced Security Features"

Sunbird, the messaging app that previously faced security and privacy issues, is relaunching in beta with changes to its backend infrastructure. The app aims to bring iMessage to Android users and has detailed technical changes to address previous privacy concerns. However, skepticism remains as the company has been caught in discrepancies, and it will be up to users to decide whether to trust Sunbird again.

via Android Central|

#android #imessage #messaging-app

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Sunbird Messaging App Resurrects Despite Privacy Concerns"

Sunbird, the iMessage for Android app, is relaunching in small phases after being taken down due to security flaws. The company claims to have replaced its old architecture with a new one focused on privacy, denying previous allegations and emphasizing improved security measures. However, questions arise regarding the accuracy of its advisor's current employment status.

via Android Authority|

#android #imessage #privacy

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Sunbird Messaging Relaunches with Enhanced Security for iMessage on Android"

Sunbird, the app that previously attempted to bring iMessage to Android but faced severe security issues, is relaunching its services with a new architecture and security measures. The company claims to have made organizational changes and enlisted the help of a former Google director as an advisor. Despite these efforts, skepticism remains due to discrepancies in the company's claims and the previous security debacle.

via 9to5Google|

#android #imessage #messaging

technology2 years ago•5 min saved

Sunbird Halts iMessage App for Android Due to Security and Privacy Concerns

Sunbird, an app that delivers iMessages to Android devices, has temporarily shut down due to security concerns. The app, which promised end-to-end encryption and confidential messaging for Android to iPhone conversations, was found to have vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to intercept messages and media attachments. Sunbird's partnership with smartphone manufacturer Nothing to launch the Nothing Chats app, which also raised security concerns, has been pulled from the Google Play Store. Existing users are advised to change their Apple ID passwords and remove the apps. Sunbird's ability to address the security problems is in question.

via MacRumors|

#android #imessage #nothing-chats

technology2 years ago•0 min saved

Sunbird's iMessage App for Android Shuts Down Amid Privacy Concerns

Sunbird has decided to shut down its iMessage app for Android due to significant privacy concerns.

via Engadget|

#android #app-shutdown #imessage

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Sunbird and Nothing's iMessage Apps: Security Concerns and Failed Workarounds

Sunbird, the app that brings iMessage to Android, has temporarily shut down its service due to security concerns. Reports suggest that the app's messages may not be end-to-end encrypted, and it was also found that Sunbird stores media files on a cloud service, contradicting its claims of not storing data on its own servers. The app was recently removed from the Google Play Store, and the company has not provided any comment on the shutdown.

via The Verge|

#android #imessage #messaging-app

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Nothing's iMessage App: A Security Disaster Pulled from Google Play Store in 24 Hours"

Nothing Chats, a chat app developed by Android manufacturer "Nothing" and Sunbird, claimed to be able to hack into Apple's iMessage protocol and give Android users blue bubbles. However, the app was found to have numerous security issues, including lack of end-to-end encryption, storing messages in plain text, and sending authentication tokens over unencrypted HTTP. Both 9to5Google and Text.com uncovered vulnerabilities, with the latter releasing a proof-of-concept app that could fetch supposedly encrypted messages from Sunbird's servers. Personal information of users, including vCards, was also found to be accessible. The app was taken down within 24 hours of its launch, and users are advised to change their Apple IDs and assume their data is compromised.

via Ars Technica|

#data-breach #messaging-app #nothing

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Nothing Chats: A Security Nightmare for Android Users"

Messaging app Nothing Chats, developed in partnership with Sunbird to bring the iPhone's blue bubble experience to Android, was pulled from Google Play less than 24 hours after its launch due to serious security concerns. Users discovered that the app's encryption process had a decrypting flaw, exposing unencrypted data to potential hackers. Nothing has removed the app to fix the bugs, but it is uncertain if the app will return, as trust in its security has been severely damaged.

via Droid Life|

#encryption #messaging-app #nothing-chats

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Nothing Chats App Removed from Play Store for Privacy and Security Violations

Nothing has pulled the beta version of its messaging app, Nothing Chats, from the Google Play Store due to a major privacy contradiction. The app, which aimed to bring iMessage to Android users, required users to log into their iCloud accounts through Sunbird, the messaging platform behind the app. However, Texts.com discovered that messages sent through Sunbird were not encrypted, contradicting Nothing's claim that the app was end-to-end encrypted. This raised concerns about the security of users' Apple ID information and potential access to personal data. The launch of Nothing Chats has been delayed indefinitely while bugs are addressed.

via PhoneArena|

#android #messaging-app #nothing-chats

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

Nothing Chats: A Troubled Messaging App with Serious Security and Privacy Issues

Nothing Chats, a messaging app introduced by Nothing and Sunbird, was pulled from the Google Play Store after it was discovered that the app lacked encryption, sent login credentials over plaintext HTTP, and allowed Sunbird to log and retain user messages and data. Android app developer Dylan Roussel found that Sunbird had access to all messages, publicly viewable documents, and media sent through the app. Additionally, Sunbird stored over 637,000 media items, including vCards with users' phone numbers and details. The app was not end-to-end encrypted, contrary to its claims. Roussel called it a major privacy nightmare and urged for its removal from the Play Store.

via AppleInsider|

#messaging-app #nothing-chats #privacy

technology2 years ago•5 min saved

Privacy Concerns Surrounding Nothing Chats, the Troubled iMessage App

Nothing Chats, an iMessage app built on Sunbird, has launched with the promise of end-to-end encryption, but it has been revealed that the app is not fully encrypted as claimed. User data, including images, can be accessed in plain text, and all data is sent and stored through Firebase without encryption. Sunbird has access to every message sent and received through the app, and user data is at risk. Nothing has pulled the app from the Play Store and will be delaying the launch to fix bugs. It remains unclear how this will affect Sunbird's app, which has the same issues.

via 9to5Google|

#end-to-end-encryption #nothing-chats #privacy-nightmare