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>>pera+(OP)
I hope one day apps like Signal will be the default for everyone, not just protesters in a time of crisis.

>>matheu+X2
The Signal app experience leaves a lot to be desired compared to Telegram or Matrix.

>>technt+Lb
Does it tho? It changed a lot during the last years and for most stuff I do with my friends (videocalls, textmessages, recorded speechmessages, pictures, videos, groupstuff, desktop app) it just works fine.

>>atoav+8d
With the exception of desktop app, I agree :).

The desktop app takes several minutes to open (at least on Linux), so I find that the only way to use it is to start it at boot and always leave it open. I'm still hoping that someone may create other clients, e.g. a Pidgin backend.

The mobile apps, on the other hand, work really well. Been using them for years now, both on Android and iOS.

>>jabira+7p
The desktop app situation is pretty similar for all messaging apps. I don't really know any messaging application that has good, native desktop apps. Can't really include iMessage in good faith due to the platform restrictions.

>>Hamuko+cr
Skype has always worked for me. Unfortunately it's not secure.