The app previously attempted to bring iMessage to Android but had serious security issues. After a failed attempt in early 2022, Sunbird Beta will be re-released with new added features and improved security.
Sunbird Beta (iMessage for Android) is re-released and gets a second chance with security fixes.
Sunbird announced its intention to reintroduce iMessage for Android in a press statement published on its website. Ironically, as criticism intensified, the service was discontinued. And the initial steps were compromised by a colossal security mistake.
Sunbird debuted in early 2022 as a way for Android users to experience iMessage features on their devices. However, it has encountered several challenges as people have discovered some gaps within the system, such as publicly accessible shared media and real-time messaging. After this happened the service stopped working forever.
According to a press release, Sunbird is returning to the market with an increased focus on privacy and safety precautions. The company made significant changes to the system, including replacing the existing architecture with the AV2 architecture, which focuses on secure messaging protocols.
According to Sunbird, this new architecture uses an MQTTS message broker that conforms to the OASIS standard for secure messaging. The application also integrates with RCS via Google Messages, as in previous versions of the Nothing Chats brand.
Companies change their workforce to recalibrate their stance on security.
Sunbird has made changes within the organization to strengthen its stance on security issues. The company hired independent cybersecurity consulting firm CIPHER as one of its official advisors, along with Jared Jordan, who was Google’s director of engineering for Gmail.
Sunbird acknowledges that it has actually lost customer trust due to security breaches over the past few years, but has decided to restart its services while focusing on providing security and openness. The company’s efforts to fix flaws and enhance security show that Sunbird is keen on ensuring a secure messaging system for its users.
Users should closely monitor Sunbird’s relaunch on the market and ensure that Sunbird complies with strict safety regulations related to personal data and communications privacy.