iMessage's Architecture Makes It Hard to Block Without Blocking All Push Notices
2 days ago
- #Encryption
- #iMessage
- #APNs
- Apple iMessage is a messaging service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro.
- iMessage relies on Apple Push Notification service (APNs) for sending texts and attachments.
- Messages sync across all devices, and content is secured with end-to-end encryption.
- Apple cannot decrypt iMessage data, ensuring privacy.
- Blocking iMessage requires blocking all APNs push notifications, making it difficult to censor.
- iMessage's architecture may prevent cellular carriers from blocking it without disrupting other services.
- Authoritarian governments find it challenging to block iMessage due to its reliance on APNs.
- Enterprise network administrators face similar issues when trying to limit iMessage traffic.