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It looks like it's just another mobile only platform too. Am I the only one who'd like to use my computer to send messages while I'm using it?
by Veratyr 10y ago
It looks like it's just another mobile only platform too. Am I the only one who'd like to use my computer to send messages while I'm using it?
- joesmo 10y agoDefinitely not. I recommend Signal as they have a desktop client as well and is open source. Also handles SMS on mobile. (https://whispersystems.org/ https://whispersystems.org/)
- Veratyr 10y agoSignal is: - Bound to a phone number. - Limited to a single mobile device (can't use a tablet or a second phone). - Limited to a Chrome extension. The first two are the larger of my problems as phone numbers are far from permanent and I routinely use multiple Android devices. I just don't understand how there are so many messaging applications that involve encryption and manage to mess up at least one major feature. Telegram: e2e is off by default, encryption is homegrown, requires a phone number (although only for initial setup). Signal: No multi-device, requires a phone number. WhatsApp: Linked entirely to a phone. Tox: Uses P2P nonsense that destroys mobile battery. Why is it so hard to make an app that is: - Secure. - Not linked to a phone in any way. - Mobile ready, with working push notifications. - Available on multiple devices. - Easy to use. - Free.