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...and Signal is much more preferable than something like Facebook messenger, Snapchat, or plain SMS. Maybe I can convince them to get on SimpleX over time.

Akito 2y ago

Speaking of SimpleX, in my life this app was a total failure.

I convinced someone getting an alternative to WhatsApp, so we could talk to each other, since I don't support WhatsApp.

What's happened is, that the person installed SimpleX & uninstalled it within 24 hours, because it drained tons of battery compared to how the person was used to battery drain.

Basically, I lost one opportunity, because SimpleX was no sufficient alternative.

I think I even reported the issue & then realised, this was a huge problem, which was going on for a long while & they still hadn't fixed it by then.

So, again, not sure why SimpleX is so hyped. In my experience it sucked ass. Do people actually use it outside, without constantly charging the phone? :D

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Saberhagen The Nameless 2y ago

I think this is a tradeoff to not using any centralized service for notifications. I feel you though. I remember Matrix Element battery drain was so terrible I uninstalled it too.

Not sure when it was that you used SimpleX, but there have been many improvements. They have three options for notifications with varying battery drain:

-No notifications: no battery drain

-Periodic notifications: some battery drain (every ten minutes)

-Instant notifications: substantial battery drain

I'm content with periodic notifications, but understand why that wouldn't be enough for some.

Akito 2y ago

Pretty long while ago, considering how new this app is. At least a few months back.

Since then, I Force Stopped it & didn't turn it on, again. :D

I don't know about these notification options. Will check that out, thanks. ;)