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Sunbird is back, bringing iMessage to Android (again)
Android Authority • • technology
Key Points:
- The Sunbird messaging app, which allows Android users to use iMessage and shows blue bubbles on iPhones, has been relaunched after being pulled in 2023 due to security concerns.
- The revamped app offers end-to-end encryption with messages encrypted on devices and in transit, and claims no message retention beyond delivery; an independent security audit found no critical vulnerabilities.
- Sunbird supports iMessage features such as reactions, replies, high-quality video, and group management, and plans to add AI-powered tools and integration with WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger later this year.
- The app is available on the Google Play Store with a 14-day free trial, followed by subscription options of $2.99 per month or $24.99 annually.
- Despite improvements, some users and experts remain cautious, recommending further security evaluations before widespread adoption, especially given Apple's recent support for RCS messaging.
