It’s safe to say it will be a cold day in hell before Apple ever brings iMessage over to Android, but it’s not stopping developers from creating some clever workarounds. A new app called PieMessage is allowing Android users to tap-into-iMessage, but there’s just one little catch: you have to have a Mac for it to work.

hp 2540 download for mac The app is open source and basically routes messages sent from the app to your Apple computer using a sever app for the desktop. It’s a neat trick, but still limited in function. For one, you’ll need to have a Mac that’s constantly on and running. Turn off the Mac and PieMessage stops working along with it. The other downside is that photos and group messaging aren’t fully functional, but the developer says that they’re already in the works for a future update.

Developers can download the Android Pie source code and attempt to compile it for their own devices. The first Android 9-based custom ROMs should appear in our forums in the next few days, but don. A custom Android messaging app to display and respond to those iMessages Oh, and you need a dedicated Mac with a static IP address to run this on, or you'll have to recompile your Android APK. Knowing how to manage your notifications regardless of the Android version you are using is a must. By not keeping your notifications under control, they could quickly drive you crazy. Just as you would expect, Android Pie has some great options when it comes to controlling your notifications.

Previous efforts from developers used third-party servers to transfer the data between services, something that apparently was a security concern for some. With PieMessage, the app is completely open source meaning not only can other developers help improve the app over time, but you can see exactly how the app is sending the data (providing you have the developing know how).

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The developer released a short video demoing the app which you’ll find below. For those with a Mac and looking to compile PieMessage into an APK (or even incoporate it into an app of your own using its custom API), Github link can be found down below.

[PieMessage on Github via 9to5 Mac]

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As per Tomsguide, here's how you can download Android Pie on your Pixel smartphones. If you are a Pixel or a Pixel 2 user, click on this link here. However, you will need to install the Android SDK Platform Tools package on your PC to interface it with your Android device. Use Messages for web to send SMS, MMS and chat messages from your computer. Open the Messages app on your Android phone to get started.