Android users switching to iPhone prefer value over latest tech
An interesting trend has emerged among Android users switching to iPhone, with most buyers opting for affordability over features.
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Andrew Orr
Apple Music beta trials new feature for importing Spotify playlists
The latest beta version of Apple Music for Android includes screens prompting users to import their playlists from other services, such as Spotify.
William Gallagher
FCC commissioner cries antitrust again after Beeper Mini debacle
It's not completely clear if a FCC commissioner understands what he's taking about, as he calls for antitrust action against Apple for its systematic shutdown of the iMessage-on-Android Beeper Mini app.
Wesley Hilliard
iPhone is the only reason the US smartphone market has recovered
Overall, sales of smartphones in the US grew 8% year over year in 2023, driven by a "very robust" showing for Apple's iPhone.
If you want blue iMessage bubbles that much, buy an iPhone
We've been neutral on Beeper so far, but an interview with the company's CEO clearly demonstrates that the company is wasting users' time and possibly causing security issues as it keeps running into Apple's wall by hacking iMessage, just for the sake of blue chat bubbles.
Beeper Mini for Android lives again, but for how long is anybody's guess
Beeper Mini is back and working, with the developers releasing an update for the Android app that lets it use Apple's iMessage network once again.
Malcolm Owen
Apple confirms it blocked Beeper Mini citing security risks
Apple has officially responded to the Beeper Mini controversy, confirming it cut off the Android app's access to iMessage citing "significant risks to user security and privacy."
Beeper Mini developers say fix is 'coming soon' for iMessage Android app
The development team behind Beeper Mini has promised a fix for its iMessage on Android app, with work underway to try and regain access to Apple's messaging network.
Android iMessage app Beeper mini isn't working, and Apple probably killed it
Just days after announcement, the Beeper app that (briefly) allowed for native iMessage communication on Android isn't working, and it appears that Apple already found a way to kill it.
Mike Wuerthele
Andrew O'Hara
Peter Cohen
Amber Neely
