The ongoing cat-and-mouse game between Apple and Beeper, the company whose Beeper Mini app it blocked from accessing iMessage servers, continues to cause a stir. According to a report, both the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission are starting to take notice, with there being concerns over Apple's motives for the move to block Beeper Mini. The company says that Beeper Mini poses a security threat, potentially affecting the privacy of people who use the iMessage service. As for Beeper Mini itself, it's once again working so long as users have access to a Mac in order to get the authentication keys required. If they don't, Beeper Mini can no longer function which does take the shine off what was previously a very polished implementation.

Source: New York Times December 23, 2023 14:47 UTC