Sunbird Revives Imessage for Android Amid Privacy Concerns
WHO:
Engadget - Sunbird is the company behind the iMessage app for Android.
9to5Google - The app is designed for Android users and iPhone users who want to avoid "green bubbles."
WHAT:
The Verge - Sunbird's iMessage app for Android offers reactions and high-quality videos for $2.99 a month.
Android Authority - Sunbird's CEO Danny Mizrahi stated, “When a user connects iMessage, their Apple ID password is used once to set up the session and then destroyed. We do not store the password, and we do not keep an authentication token that would let us sign in as them later.”
The Verge - Sunbird's iMessage app for Android is available for $2.99 a month.
Android Authority - Sunbird's CEO Danny Mizrahi stated that "an independent security auditing firm tested its rebuilt Sunbird app," and reported "no critical vulnerabilities."
Android Authority - Sunbird will integrate support for WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger later this year, along with an AI assistant that can summarize chats and draft replies.
Engadget - Sunbird's iMessage app for Android has been revived after a major privacy issue.
9to5Google - Sunbird's iMessage for Android app is now available to everyone on the Google Play Store.
9to5Google - The app is currently in an open beta after a long hiatus in private beta.
9to5Google - Sunbird aims to provide the iMessage experience to Android users and iPhone users.
9to5Google - The app includes a new priority inbox for better organization of chats.
WHERE:
9to5Google - The app is available on the Google Play Store.
WHEN:
9to5Google - Sunbird announced the app's availability in a press release since late 2023.
WHY:
9to5Google - The revival follows a hiatus due to security concerns regarding how Sunbird integrates with iMessage.
HOW:
Android Authority - Sunbird claims that any message moving through its infrastructure is protected in transit and released once it’s delivered.
9to5Google - Sunbird allows users to send and reply to messages through its system using an iMessage account.
9to5Google - The app combines RCS messaging with Apple’s proprietary service for a universal experience.
9to5Google - Sunbird previously faced issues where over 630,000 files were accessible due to a vulnerability.
9to5Google - Sunbird claims messages are encrypted on the user's device and in transit, and not stored on its servers.
9to5Google - Media sent or received is deleted from Sunbird's systems within 48 to 72 hours.
(UPDATED August 6, 2026 01:16 UTC)
Sunbird has launched an iMessage app for Android that allows users to access reactions and high-quality videos for a subscription fee of $2.99 a month. According to CEO Danny Mizrahi, the app uses the user's Apple ID password only once during setup, ensuring that it is destroyed afterward and not stored, which means they cannot sign in later. Sunbird also emphasizes that all messages sent through its infrastructure are protected during transit and are released only after delivery.
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(UPDATED August 5, 2026 20:33 UTC)
Sunbird's iMessage app for Android is now available for a subscription of $2.99 a month. According to CEO Danny Mizrahi, an independent security auditing firm has tested the rebuilt Sunbird app and found no critical vulnerabilities. Looking ahead, Sunbird plans to integrate support for WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger later this year, along with an AI assistant designed to summarize chats and draft replies.
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(UPDATED August 5, 2026 18:29 UTC)
Sunbird has revived its iMessage app for Android, now available to everyone on the Google Play Store after addressing major privacy concerns. The app, currently in open beta, aims to provide a seamless messaging experience for both Android and iPhone users, featuring a new priority inbox for better chat organization. Sunbird allows users to send and reply to messages using their iMessage accounts while ensuring that messages are encrypted and media is deleted from their systems within 48 to 72 hours.