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Jack Dorsey liefert mit Bitchat den 1. Messenger auf Bluetooth.

Neuer Messenger ohne Internet 🌐 #JackDorsey hat #Bitchat vorgestellt, eine #dezentral|e #MessagingApp, die komplett über #Bluetooth funktioniert – ganz ohne Internet, Server oder Telefonnummer.

Datenschutz und Zensurresistenz 🔒 Die App verschlüsselt Nachrichten, speichert sie nur lokal auf den Geräten und garantiert so #Privatsphäre sowie Schutz vor Zensur und Überwachung. (1/2)

You know how we've always claimed "#WhatsApp could introduce features that you don't agree with"? Well, we've just got our latest demonstration. WhatsApp has started to introduce #ads to users—"contextual" ones, of course (guess what that means).

cnet.com/tech/services-and-sof…

If Prāv turned evil, we'd have to start with a consensus process like this which would probably get blocked at the first step 🛑

(Not to mention the fact that you could always switch to some other #Jabber/#XMPP supporting app and seamlessly carry on communication as before!)

#xmpp#jabber#Prav

Considering that both #XMPP and #Matrix re-invented #decentralized communication while #email was already there, makes #deltachat more interesting.

The fact that DC didn't invent a new protocol for #InstantMessaging and just used the protocol which was already there, and also that how far has it gone, is mind blowing.

At first when I was chatting with @treefit, I already was developing a Matrix client(#chooj) for #KaiOS and it was the only decentralized IM which I was using and investing resources into. I was skeptical but then I thought it would be a good idea to invest into DeltaChat, as well as Matrix. His argument, of course, wasn't good. He was arguing that we need multiple options in the case one of decentralized IMs fail. However this convinced me to give DC a try.

But now, I see that DC has very unique advantages no other messenger has. Their moto is "playing the long term" game. Unlike Matrix which suddenly exploded, DC moves very slowly. As an advantage, DC is much more consistent, hassle free, has less bugs(in my experience) and has better UI/UX than many Matrix clients. But it has got several disadvantages. Matrix has tons more features which DC hasn't got or has added them just recently such as editing messages and reactions. And it is not yet suitable for public groups, like the ones we've got in the Matrix network.

Overall, if you want secure chat with friends or family or other people you trust, DeltaChat is a very good option and the experience is very good. And I haven't seen something like #webxdc in any other IM. However if you want something like #Discord guilds for a community, Matrix is the way to go.

BTW, DC currently lacks funding, thanks to what #Trump did with #OpenTechnologyFund(#OTF). If you can help in anyway, financial or otherwise, it will be extra valuable at this point.

#IM#FOSS#Messenger
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FOSS NEWS

Signal introduces group call links, option for admins to approve participants before they join, raise hand button, emoji reactions etc.:
alternativeto.net/news/2024/11
(Dropping phone number requirement when?)

WordPress 6.7 released with new default block theme theme (Twenty Twenty-Five), zoom out feature, improved block editing, refined Query Loop block etc.:
alternativeto.net/news/2024/11

Podman Desktop 1.14 released with revamped Kubernetes dashboard, offering users a comprehensive overview of their clusters, and a new port forwarding capability for pods:
alternativeto.net/news/2024/11

Element X is available in Element Server Suite (ESS) 24.10 LTS, offering Simplified Sliding Sync (SSS), Matrix Authentication Service (MAS), improved user management, authentication through OpenID Connect:
alternativeto.net/news/2024/11

PeaZip 10.1 released with scrypt KDF to improve resilience to password-guessing attacks, UI improvements, bug fixes:
9to5linux.com/peazip-10-1-file

Bluesky reaches 15M users:
alternativeto.net/news/2024/11

(Linux news in original post)

In recent months, there has been growing speculation and concern about the future of WhatsApp’s operations in India. The popular messaging app, owned by tech giant Meta (formerly Facebook), has faced increasing scrutiny and conflict with the Indian government over new IT regulations and user privacy issues.
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#WhatsAppIndia #Rawatly #TechRegulations #UserPrivacy #Meta #ITRegulations #DigitalIndia #MessagingApp #WhatsAppNews #IndiaTech

Woke up to my Samsung phone's messaging app borked. Messages would open briefly, then close again. I couldn't write any, though I could briefly read incoming ones.

It took me quite a lot of searching to find a fix - slogging through useless & bullshit sites before I found an eu message board w/the answer. I'm in the US & the irony is the poster found the answer in a US message board.

Tl;dr: go into settings & disable Google meet.

eu.community.samsung.com/t5/ga

#SamsungPhones
#MessagingApp

eu.community.samsung.com · Message App CrashingMessage app constantly crashing even when just open for a few seconds.  No phone or app updates to install.  Rebooted phone and still no joy. Any recommendations?

Group chats/texts suck. The main reason I hate them is that it's impossible to manage #notifications, which are especially annoying when buzzed for a series of low-info reactions (affirmations, thankyous, me-too's).

In many cases I can only silence a chat as a whole, and sometimes not even that works. Are there any #messaging platforms that provide granular controls? Features I would love (and might switch platforms for):

  • toggle notifications on/off for specified participants.
  • toggle notifications on/off for "reacts", emojis (as sole content), and specified keywords ("OK", "thanks").

#Slack and some other platforms allow one to restrict notifications to only personal "mentions", which is nice in some contexts, but not too helpful in others.

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is enhancing its messaging app's security with a new feature that synchronizes chat locks across all linked devices. This means that locking a conversation on one device will automatically apply the security measure to the same conversation on other devices, such as computers or tablets. Previously, users had to set up security settings separately on each device, but this update aims to streamline the process, offering a more consistent security experience across platforms. This move reflects WhatsApp's dedication to enhancing user privacy and overall security.

#WhatsAppSecurity #ChatLock #Meta #PrivacyProtection #MessagingApp
#DeviceSync #UserPrivacy #ChatSecurity #TechUpdate #DigitalPrivacy