Sunbird has relaunched its service that brings iMessage to Android devices, now offering it through an open beta, according to a report from 25h.app published on Saturday.
The Arabic-language outlet 25h.app reported that Sunbird is back with its iMessage-on-Android feature, available this time via a public testing phase. The company had previously paused its rollout after security concerns were raised by researchers.
The new open beta marks a shift from Sunbird’s earlier approach, which relied on invite-only access. According to 25h.app, the service is now open to a wider audience, though the report does not specify a timeline for a full public release or list any new security measures.
Sunbird’s core function remains the same: it lets Android users send and receive blue-bubble iMessages by routing traffic through Apple’s servers via a cloud-based workaround. The service does not require users to own a Mac or an iPhone, which was a key selling point in its initial launch.
The previous version of Sunbird was pulled after security researchers found that messages were not fully end-to-end encrypted as claimed. The company later said it would rebuild the service with a stronger architecture. The 25h.app report does not confirm whether the open beta includes those promised fixes.
The open beta is now live, but interested users should check Sunbird’s official channels for download links and compatibility details. The next step to watch is whether Sunbird can maintain the service’s stability and security under a broader user load.
