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@fer0n@lemm.ee to Technology@beehaw.org • 2 years ago

Signal tests usernames so you can avoid sharing your phone number

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Signal tests usernames so you can avoid sharing your phone number

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@fer0n@lemm.ee to Technology@beehaw.org • 2 years ago
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Ahead of an expected launch next year.
  • Hauke
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    Nice! Maybe this will also pave the way for multiple accounts on the same device if you have two separate phone numbers for private and work.

    • @sqgl@beehaw.org
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      Or just use SimpleX (same encryption tech as Signal anyhow).

      • @douglasg14b@beehaw.org
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        Hopefully without the toxic devs?

        • @schlump@feddit.de
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          What do you mean?

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