Apple confirms it blocked Beeper Mini citing security risks

Apple has officially responded to the Beeper Mini controversy, confirming it cut off the Android app's access to iMessage citing 'significant risks to user security and privacy.'The shutdown of Beeper Mini's access to the iMessage network on Friday was sudden, and it was believed to have been instigated by Apple. Late on Saturday, Apple confirmed it to be the case.In a statement provided to The Verge, Apple explains 'We took steps to protect our users by blocking techniques that exploit fake credentials in order to gain access to iMessage.' Read more...