One of the most controversial apps of recent years is back. Sunbird, which allows you to use iMessage on the phoneonech with Android, reappeared in the store after almost three years Google PlayThe creators claim that this time it is safer than ever. But many users remain skeptical.
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Sunbird first made a big splash in 2023. The app promised Android users everything iPhone owners know – blue bubbles, message reactions, better photos and seamless group conversations. But shortly after its launch, security researchers uncovered serious flaws. It turned out that the app was sending login details Apple ID over an unsecured connection and employedanccompanies also had access to the content of the messages. As a result, it was quickly taken out of service.
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Now Sunbird is back with a completely redesigned architecture. The company claims that messages are now encrypted both on the device and in transit, with the password for Apple ID It is only used to establish a session and is then deleted. The company also states that the new system has undergone an independent security audit that did not reveal any critical vulnerabilities.
But the application comes at a time when its main advantage is no longer as pronounced as before. Apple has meanwhile introduced support for the RCS standard, thanks to which communication between iPhonewith Android, for example, it supports higher quality photos, typing indication or read receipts. Sunbird attracts with one thing above all – the ability to appear in iMessage like a blue bubble instead of a green one.
Users also pay extra for the service. After a 14-day trial, a subscription costs $2,99 per month or $24,99 per year. You also need Apple ID, with conversations not appearing to recipients under the phone number, but under the email address associated with the account Apple.
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Whether Sunbird will be able to gain the trust of users this time will only be seen in the coming months. The last attempt ended very quickly due to serious security issues, and trust will be the biggest challenge for developers.
