It’s an app that tried to bring iMessage to Android before but had significant security problems. With a failed attempt early in 2022, the Sunbird beta will relaunch with newly added features and better security.
Sunbird beta (iMessage for Android) will relaunch, getting a second shot with security fixes
Through a press statement issued on its website, Sunbird has revealed its desire to reintroduce iMessage for Android. Following a barrage of criticism, the service was ironically discontinued. And immense lapses in security marred its initial phase.
Sunbird debuted in early 2022 as a way for Android users to experience iMessage functionality on their devices. However, it had several setbacks when people discovered some gaps within its system like publicly accessible shared media and real-time messages among other things. After this happened, the service stopped functioning forever.
A press release says that Sunbird is returning to the market with more focus on privacy and safety precautions. The company has made significant changes in its systems such as replacing older architecture with AV2 architecture that focuses on secure messaging protocols.
According to Sunbird, this new architecture uses an MQTTS message broker that complies with OASIS standards for secure messaging. In addition, the application will also integrate with RCS via Google Messages just as it did during their previous version under Nothing Chats branding.
The firm makes changes to its staff reorienting its stance toward security
Sunbird has made changes within its organization thus strengthening its stance regarding security matters. The firm engaged CIPHER, which is an independent cyber-security consultancy firm alongside Jared Jordan who was a former Director of Engineering at Google for Gmail as one of its official advisors.
Though admitting that there were indeed security breaches in the past years leading to a loss of faith by customers, Sunbird has chosen to focus on offering security and openness while reinitiating its services. The company’s efforts to fix its flaws and tighten security demonstrate that Sunbird is keen on ensuring secure messaging systems for its users.
Users will closely watch Sunbird’s actions as it comes back into the market and make sure that it complies with strict safety regulations related to personal data and communication privacy.The post Sunbird beta to relaunch and rejuvenate iMessage for Android appeared first on Android Headlines.

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