• El_Rocha@lm.put.tf
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      1 year ago

      The thing it’s missing the most is better multi device support and an updated desktop client.

      For me, I think Matrix is more complete (specially since it backs-up your chats and media encrypted). The only thing it’s lacking (at least Element specific) is encrypted chat search support on mobile.

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        1 year ago

        There’s no way that we can have a mainstream alternative to imessage if we keep declaring a new app or protocol the new best one every two years.

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          1 year ago

          All Google needs to do is make a public RCS API. Then we will have all the important features iMessage has on Android via regular texting. I have no fucking clue why they are making RCS exclusive to their messaging app.

    • wheeldawg@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      I don’t think it’s really a chat app. Isn’t it just a text replacement? Or does it just use that number as your ID to use it? I have it, but only ever used it with one guy.

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        1 year ago

        It has lots of nice features over SMS: read/typing notifications, image/video support, proper groups, message expiration. I think that makes it a chat app

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          1 year ago

          I was implying mms as well. Didn’t know about the other additions. I only knew one person with it, and we haven’t spoken in years.