Beeper 4+

I have always had a difficult time managing communication with the number of messaging apps and notifications I get daily, a problem which has certainly affected my ability to catch up with some of my friends. Consolidation is important to me, so when I first learned about Beeper I was very excited by the prospect of using one app across all my devices.

It's pretty clear that a lot of work went into making Beeper function as well as it does. While it has certainly exceeded my expectations, I do have concerns about the security of its implementation; the workaround to provide Instagram messaging in particular is a bit strange, asking permissions for a mobile device located far from my location and the app does little to outline the reasons for that. It is slightly disconcerting to think that might be the same way it connects to everything. Additionally, Beeper can't import iMessage history, so you will likely still be opening that app should you need to reply to a message you received prior to setting it up.

Other minor issues include minimal but not unnoticeable lag between typing and text appearing in the window, abbreviated selection of connected apps, and inability to delete or hide conversations. None of these are deterrents significant enough to steer me away from Beeper at this point in time, but I admit I'm unsure if I will continue to use it as a result of these concerns.

I would like the United States to opt for a universal messaging service. I understand why they don't have but more applications like this coming out for free like WhatsApp or Telegram will become the number one application fairly quickly. Now I know the guy who started Pebble is the guy behind all this. He did well for himself and a clever guy so I'm sure he thought about it and he has his reasons why bill monthly. Until now, this app has worked very well and I can only think of some of the new features that they will release with. Have a few ideas of my own I could see being truly smooth and a few steps ahead of other applications. If only they were hiring for what I'm good for, I would love to work for this company because I can only see great things coming. It reminds me of when I helped launch Zoom and what we've done over eight years on the market. If you are looking for a big new application to manage numerous programs, then you should get on the waiting list.

I cannot remember how long exactly I have been waiting to get this app but not that I have finally gotten access I can honestly say that it was worth the wait. I would go days without checking certain apps and would miss messages because of this, hopefully this will help minimize that issue. The app works great so far, everything seems to be syncing properly, wish I could get my iMessages history but as long as it works from here on I am not concerned.

The app could definitely use a bit better UI for adding pictures from the library or Gifs. It is definitely a work in progress and I hope it only keeps getting better over time.

Excellent work Beeper team!