Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 11/15 – Bridging The Great Blue Bubble Divide
Nov 15, 2023
A new messaging app allows Nothing Phone 2 users to send iMessages, despite hurdles for Android integration. Intel faces a major CPU vulnerability impacting virtual machines, while OpenAI suspends new ChatGPT Plus subscriptions due to overwhelming demand. Apple extends its free emergency SOS features for the iPhone 14, and DeepMind's AI model significantly boosts weather forecast accuracy. Plus, the Tadpole webcam by Opal aims to enhance remote communication quality and ease of use.
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iMessage on Android Test
- Brian McCullough tested Nothing Chat's iMessage integration with his partner.
- Their conversation about holiday movies felt normal despite him using an Android.
Nothing Chat Limitations
- Nothing Chat's iMessage integration has limitations, such as no message editing or full tapback support.
- Group chats only work if everyone uses iMessage, and messages sometimes fail to send.
Limited Access and High Demand
- Nothing Phone 2 owners can access Nothing Chats, but the limited release restricts wider usage.
- High demand for iMessage on Android is evident from Sunbird and Beeper's waitlists.