Update: it may be limited to those using a hackintosh in conjunction with beeperserv (the jailbreak tweak). Still kind of lousy of them to lock the reddit topic though…
Several users recently reported that after using pypush—the tool that Beeper paid $25,000 for in order to build Beeper Mini—Apple banned their genuine Apple hardware devices from accessing iMessage.
When their comments were shared to the r/Beeper subreddit, one of the mods whom Beeper appointed decided to lock the comments, citing the “need to investigate this further” and directing concerned users to “reach out to support through the appropriate channels.”
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I just can’t take this anymore. How is this not literally illegal? Right to Own, Apple
It would definitely be interesting to see this go to a major court. I imagine Apple will argue you’re free to do whatever you want on your device but that that does not extend to iMessage servers because those requires accepting pretty strict terms of service and will argue the users are breaking the EULA which they agreed to. Apple will argue they have the right to run their servers as they see fit.
We need new regulations around corporations that run these pseudo-commons platforms as “legit capitalist platforms.”
Yep, I think you nailed it. Also, crucial distinction: one is a product (e.g., iMac), and the other is a service. When you purchase an iMac, you’re acquiring the product; using the services is a separate aspect from a contractual perspective.
A ton of US politicians are looking at this, so hopefully laws get passed.