The article discusses a new app called Beeper Mini, developed by the company Beeper, which allows users to send and receive messages across different platforms, including iMessage. The app is available for download on Google Play Store and offers a competitive pricing model at $1.99 per month.
Here are some key points from the article:
- Beeper Mini is an iMessage-only app that allows users to communicate with friends who have iPhones.
- The app has been developed by Pebble founder, Tony Fadell’s former colleague, who launched a similar universal chat app called "Beeper" in 2021.
- Beeper Cloud will be sunset once the other networks (e.g. RCS) are added back into the platform and the original Beeper is rebranded as "Beeper Cloud".
- The company has raised $16 million through its Series A, led by Garry Tan of Initialized Capital, with investors including Samsung Next and Liquid2 Ventures.
- The app’s pricing model is competitive at $1.99 per month, compared to Texts.com which costs $15 per month.
Overall, the article highlights the potential of Beeper Mini as a universal chat app that can bridge the gap between different messaging platforms.
