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So what's the best alternative for mobile XMPP messaging? I've tried a couple of the popular ones, and none of seemed to work as well as GTalk (reliable deliver
by morsch 14y ago
So what's the best alternative for mobile XMPP messaging? I've tried a couple of the popular ones, and none of seemed to work as well as GTalk (reliable delivery with no effect on battery life). I assume that GTalk is only a slim client, and the XMPP stuff happens server side, which aids in that. I suppose there are other services that work the same way. Anything self hosted?
Also, not having OTR messaging (ie. the socialist millionaire protocol, not Google's private mode) just seems stupid in this day and age. And so does not using TLS for federated messages, if what I've just read in another comment is true. It really is time to switch.
- mh- 14y agoGTalk does not have "no effect on battery life". I'm assuming you're on an android device (you didn't say) -- all¹ Android devices are "always" connected to GTalk already. GCM (C2DM) sends all push notifications/wakeup requests over this channel, and therefore the framework ensures the socket remains open even when sleeping. ¹ - ones with Google Services
- morsch 14y agoOkay. TANSTAAFL. Regardless, in my experience, apps like Jabiru tended to drain the battery noticeably faster while at the same time being less resistant to outages when interrupted briefly (elevator, subway, etc.).