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I don't understand this, so I'm guessing this is a "feature" of Android... but Signal _mixes_ SMS messages and Signal messages inside the Signal app, and doesn'
by drcongo 6y ago
I don't understand this, so I'm guessing this is a "feature" of Android... but Signal _mixes_ SMS messages and Signal messages inside the Signal app, and doesn't visually differentiate?
- alpaca128 6y agoOne of the fundamental differences between iOS and Android is that on Android you can replace most preinstalled apps with a third-party app for the same purpose. You can use third-party camera apps, keyboards(iOS too for some time), messaging(SMS) apps, web browser engines, ... Signal requests the status as default messaging app, which imho is a problem when combined with inexperienced users who tend to just click "OK" to get rid of popups and error messages, and now don't understand why they can't send a picture to someone in their contact list. And yes, Signal just lists everything in the same interface. For non-technical users this can lead to a lot of unexpected behaviour.
- drcongo 6y agoThanks for the explainer. I think I now see why so many Android users are so totally wedded to WhatsApp.
- developer93 6y agoHowever, you don't have to make it the default. I have separate SMS and signal apps, it's not hard to set up.
- netizen-936824 6y agoThis is incorrect, there are small minor identifiers but you need to have an eye out.
- rpdillon 6y agoIt really does differentiate. I just checked, and the input box you have to tap on to type says "Unsecured SMS". Now, some folks might not know what that means, but I think it's a stretch to say is not clearly marked.