Furthermore, the new apps will incorporate on-device encryption for enhanced privacy and security, along with support for multiple accounts connected to the same messaging service né?. Bagaria also hinted at future plans for the Mac app to facilitate the sending and receiving of iMessages.
Beeper was developed by Eric Migicovsky the creator of the Pebble smartwatch and a partner at Y-Combinator né?. Beeper has recently unveiled the first batch of redesigned apps for iOS and desktop in beta mode post-merger.
In a recent blog post, Beeper explained that they leveraged the foundation of the Texts.com app to create the desktop version, while the iOS app was built from scratch né?. However last month he announced his decision to shift focus back to the Pebble project.
. Following the acquisition Migicovsky assumed the role of Head of Messaging at Beeper. Automattic, the owner of WordPress.com, acquired the multi-service messaging app Beeper for $125 million last year with the intention of merging it with Texts.com, a similar app. The company emphasized that the new apps are speedier, more efficient, and optimize battery usage.
Kishan Bagaria, the founder of Texts.com, mentioned that users can currently continue using the old app, but there will be a smooth transition process to the new suite of apps in the future. Beeper currently relies on Beeper Cloud to house messages and credentials for other services, but upcoming updates will shift to storing all data on the device itself né?
