When Young Sheldon was first announced, I remember the reaction of my closest friends: disgust, terror, confusion. The Big Bang Theory is a tired and poorly aged sitcom about a herd of nerds who suddenly fall in with a hot lady friend. The breakout protagonist, Sheldon Cooper, is an obnoxious know-it-all, and the last thing that I expected to enjoy is an origin story for the character. Years later, my social media feeds are filled with Young Sheldon clips and content, enough for me to start watching the show out of morbid curiosity, only to find out: It’s actually quite good. Now, I understand why there’s a second spinoff related to the deep lore of the Cooper family. I get why the fans are clamoring for an Old Sheldon series starring Michael Keaton. Young Sheldon is downright heartwarming, and one of the few sitcoms I actually adore.
Android users may soon get to use iPhone’s iMessage as Sunbird returns
06.04.2024 - 14:35 / tech.hindustantimes.com
Sunbird, once infamous for its security flaws while attempting to bring iMessage to Android, is making a comeback. Despite its troubled past, Sunbird has announced its plans to relaunch its iMessage for Android services on April 5.
Back in 2022, Sunbird entered the scene with the ambitious goal of extending iMessage to Android users. However, the app faced significant security issues, leading to its abrupt shutdown shortly after its launch. These problems included accessibility to user-shared media and real-time message visibility, prompting Sunbird to cease operations indefinitely.
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Now, after reassessing its technical implementations and organizational processes, Sunbird is reemerging. Invitations for the revamped service will be rolled out gradually to those on the waitlist, reported 9to5google.
In its press release, Sunbird highlights its platform's ability to bridge the gap between Android and Apple ecosystems, facilitating secure communication within Apple's environment. While the release doesn't delve into specifics about the changes made, Sunbird assures users of a robust, secure, and unified messaging experience.
Further details provided on Sunbird's website shed light on the app's revamped security measures. The company has replaced its older architecture with the new "AV2" architecture, incorporating a secure messaging standard known as MQTTS. Additionally, Sunbird emphasizes that unencrypted messages are never stored on disk or in a database, and static files are encrypted both in transit and at rest.
To bolster its security efforts, Sunbird has enlisted the expertise of an independent security consultancy, CIPHER, and appointed Jared Jordan, a former Google Director of Engineering, as a formal advisor. These organizational changes signal Sunbird's commitment to addressing past shortcomings and prioritizing user security.
As Sunbird prepares for its relaunch, it faces skepticism regarding its ability to deliver a secure messaging platform. Despite assurances of enhanced security and revamped infrastructure, users may approach the app cautiously, mindful of its troubled history. Only time will tell if Sunbird can regain user trust and establish itself as a reliable option for Android users seeking iMessage compatibility.
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