element-ios
Signal-Server
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element-ios
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Matrix 2.0: The Future of Matrix
There are quite a few issues that they've stopped fixing in the Element app in favor of doing it in Element X, the one I've been following is where the iOS app causes a breakage in E2EE when you use the share extension, so they just disabled the share extension entirely and said they'd fix in X - https://github.com/vector-im/element-ios/issues/7618
But X requires Sliding Sync on the server, which is still a separate service to run alongside the homeserver and doesn't have a stable API, much less a spec (?). I am increasingly disappointed with how centralized Matrix is becoming, since AFAIK there isn't really an alternate client close to the same level of quality as Element.
I probably would've made all of the same decisions myself though, so I don't blame them I'm just a bit disappointed in how it's shaking out.
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Matrix 2.0: How we’re making Matrix go voom
Element X is an entirely new client written in Rust + Swift UI/Jetpack Compose (https://github.com/vector-im/element-x-ios and https://github.com/vector-im/element-x-android) which will eventually replace the legacy Element apps (https://github.com/vector-im/element-ios and https://github.com/vector-im/element-android).
The features already exist serverside; we're just working on getting them out of beta.
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Matrix client Element's Spaces is out of beta
You're being downvoted, but I originally had the same question.
It's actually a native app. It's mostly Objective C, but increasingly written in Swift. https://github.com/vector-im/element-ios
There is clearly room for improvement, but apparently they just hired a handful of new iOS developers to work on it. Good things should be coming soon.
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Newbie here. I have multiple accounts on Elements, each one with a different username and on a different server. Is there any way to easily switch accounts without having to sign out ?
afaik, there is no "official" way to do it: https://github.com/vector-im/element-ios/issues/590
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Any intention on creating mobile apps?
Sure. Element for Android, iOS, and web
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WhatsApp to move ahead with privacy update despite backlash
Every issue I had with Signal, and listed here, is solved.
One issue I have with the Element iOS client is that it doesn't respect system font sizing. So, for older relatives, that app can't be used. I put my mom on something called "Fluffy Chat" though, which does respect font sizes. If Element fixes that, I'll move her back again. It's kinda nice having multiple clients to choose from, though Element is by far the most polished.
https://github.com/vector-im/element-ios/issues/3245
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Is there an IpadOS App for Beeper?
That lets me assume that they either have a restyled fork of Element, or are directly telling us to use Element.
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Signal is having technical difficulties
Here’s the iOS pull request for example: https://github.com/vector-im/element-ios/pull/3890
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WhatsApp Status to convince your family & friends to switch to Signal – an educational approach (EN & DE)
There's a GitHub issue mentioning the same domain, but it doesn't suggest it's used for verification
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Slack Ongoing Connection Issues
4. While core functionality is both broken and undocumented, the maintainers announce rabbit hole features that no one asked for and seem very much like distractions, like their recently-announced microblogging view/client[4]
In short the Element maintainers have shown little interest in making the platform accessible to the people who need its differentiating features the most, and have prioritized the "mad science"/technical aspect of their platform at the expense of the human element (end-users and operators).
It'd be cool if Element used their resources to hire some UX folks and community advocates whose sole focus is addressing the horrid accessibility of their platform. I think most users would rather see that than further "mad science".
[1] https://github.com/vector-im/element-ios/issues/3762
Signal-Server
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Signal: Keep your phone number private with Signal usernames
> They could at least BSL the server code and allow others to verify the server code and host but not compete.
This is exactly what they do (except they use AGPL): https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Server
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Are Signal Notifications Encrypted ?
https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Server/blob/main/service/src/main/java/org/whispersystems/textsecuregcm/push/APNSender.java for APNs push notification payloads
- Signal Username Commit
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How to Selfhost Signal Server?
git clone https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Server.git
- Children’s data is probably being collected by messengers
- Belgorod People's Republic: "We need any fresh information on the enemy (equipment, manpower and the movement of motorized rifle companies that were sent to put out the fire) in this sector. Please only submit when YOU ARE SURE IT IS SAFE TO DO IT. Otherwise, don't post information."
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Can't link main class in dropwizard project
yes it is available here https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Server/blob/main/service/pom.xml
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Signal would 'walk' from UK if Online Safety Bill undermined encryption
You could also start your own signal server, but with blackjack, and hookers
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‘I will show you how safe Telegram is’
The fact that it locks you into using their servers, does not distribute on F-Droid (only Google Play OR an APK with an insecure update mechanism), and has a completely closed-source "abusive message filter" module server side, that could functionally be used for censorship, storing messages for future decryption, or any other number of nefarious purposes - we have no idea since it's not open source (https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Server/blob/main/.gitmod...).
Additionally, you cannot distribute branded forks or Signal, and if you do fork it, your fork is not allowed to connect to Signal's "official" OWS (open whisper systems) servers - hostility to federation should be viewed with prejudice and suspicion at the very least, it suggests a vested interest in a single point of failure (or control), which goes against user interests.
Further reading: https://drewdevault.com/2018/08/08/Signal.html
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"The Signal client is built non-reproducibly, so you actually don't know whether it's running the source code available on Github."
It’s actually the signal server that isn’t reproducible because of the abusive message filter that’s in a private repository. It’s clear as day here: https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Server
What are some alternatives?
Ferdi - Ferdi is a free and opensource all-in-one desktop app that helps you organize how you use your favourite apps
matrix-docker-ansible-deploy - 🐳 Matrix (An open network for secure, decentralized communication) server setup using Ansible and Docker
hydrogen-web - Lightweight matrix client with legacy and mobile browser support
mollyim-android - Enhanced and security-focused fork of Signal.
whatsapp-viewer - Small tool to display chats from the Android msgstore.db database (crypt12)
libsignal-protocol-javascript - This library is no longer maintained. libsignal-protocol-javascript was an implementation of the Signal Protocol, written in JavaScript. It has been replaced by libsignal-client’s typesafe TypeScript API.
element-android - A glossy Matrix collaboration client for Android.
Signal-TLS-Proxy
mnm - mnm implements TMTP protocol. Let Internet sites message members directly, instead of unreliable, insecure email. Contributors welcome! (Server)
simplex-chat - SimpleX - the first messaging network operating without user identifiers of any kind - 100% private by design! iOS, Android and desktop apps 📱!
Mumble - Mumble is an open-source, low-latency, high quality voice chat software.
ringrtc