Sunbird's iMessage for Android App Returns to the Google Play Store
Sunbird Messaging today reintroduced its app that brings iMessage to Android users. Sunbird is now available on the Google Play Store following an early access testing period. The app allows Android users to send "blue bubble" messages to iPhone users instead of the standard green bubbles. It incorporates iMessage, RCS , and SMS/MMS messages in one app. Sunbird was previously available from late…
Sunbird Messaging has reintroduced its iMessage for Android app on the Google Play Store. The app enables Android users to send iMessage-like "blue bubble" messages to iPhone users, incorporating iMessage, RCS, and SMS/MMS. Sunbird initially launched in late 2022 but was shut down in late 2023 due to security concerns. The app transmitted Apple ID credentials unencrypted over HTTP, with employees having access to stored message content.
After an invite-only beta in April 2024, the app is now publicly available with claims that messages are encrypted on-device and in transit, not stored on Sunbird servers. An Apple ID is necessary to use Sunbird, with passwords destroyed after setting up a session. Sunbird's features, like typing indicators and read receipts, are now available due to Apple adopting RCS.
The app does not use a phone number for iMessage and displays emails for users. Android users can try Sunbird for free for 14 days or subscribe for $2.99 per month or $24.99 per year.
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