Life & fun · February 21, 2015
I built a web-based iMessage interface
send and receive iMessages on anything with a web browser - CamHenlin/iMessageWebClient
I built a web-based iMessage interface launched on February 21, 2015 with 45 votes and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 11 years on.
In plain words
iMessage Web Client is a web-based interface that allows users to send and receive iMessages through any web browser. Rather than being limited to Apple devices, it enables iMessage access from computers or devices that would not normally support the service. The tool is hosted on GitHub and targets users who want broader access to their iMessage conversations across different platforms.
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