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Re: Show HN: InstaNote – notes in a simple chat interface

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Post by flashrider »

aj2 wrote: post #12
qzx_pierri wrote: post #7

very cool idea! edit: you can only use the app if you sign in via Google. Uninstalled.

I wanted login to be able to backup notes to the cloud. Would you want something to keep data just on the phone, or login with a different provider? That is to say: I'm considering other login providers and also just local on-device notes if there is enough interest. Thanks for the feedback and definitely interested in understanding your requirements better.

yes please have option to store data locally by default on the phone or for iPhone have option store in iCloud.

Re: Show HN: InstaNote – notes in a simple chat interface

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Post by bobobob420 »

slykar wrote: post #15

Feels weird. I often send a message to myself using Facebook Messenger in order to take a quick note. I do this because I can easily access it on any device and I generally have the Messenger opened in the background. I'm not sure if I want to have filtering and searching in a chat style note taking app. I don't care for organization of those quick, ad-hoc notes with short lifespan. If I want something persisted, I'l…

Interesting to see I’m not the only one who does this on messenger. It’s such a good way to store information.

Re: Show HN: InstaNote – notes in a simple chat interface

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Post by RMPR »

denisw wrote: post #10
tethys wrote: post #5

I use this in WhatsApp: Created a new group chat with a friend, then kicked her out - now I'm having an empty chat just for myself.

Telegram has this built-in. The chat list contains an entry called "Saved Messages" that is basically a one-to-one chat with yourself.

I pin the chat to the top for quick access, but one downside is the notes aren't fully accessible offline.

Re: Show HN: InstaNote – notes in a simple chat interface

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Post by jakelazaroff »

aj2 wrote: post #12
qzx_pierri wrote: post #7

very cool idea! edit: you can only use the app if you sign in via Google. Uninstalled.

I wanted login to be able to backup notes to the cloud. Would you want something to keep data just on the phone, or login with a different provider? That is to say: I'm considering other login providers and also just local on-device notes if there is enough interest. Thanks for the feedback and definitely interested in understanding your requirements better.

Also love the idea, and required Google sign-in is a dealbreaker for me too. I’d love it I could save notes in iCloud, but I’d be fine just keeping them local if you don’t want to maintain multiple login/sync providers.

I’d also pay a few bucks for this app, FWIW!

Re: Show HN: InstaNote – notes in a simple chat interface

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Post by aj2 »

jakelazaroff wrote: post #24
aj2 wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I wanted login to be able to backup notes to the cloud. Would you want something to keep data just on the phone, or login with a different provider? That is to say: I'm considering other login providers and also just local on-device notes if there is enough interest. Thanks for the feedback and definitely interested in understanding your requirements better.

Also love the idea, and required Google sign-in is a dealbreaker for me too. I’d love it I could save notes in iCloud, but I’d be fine just keeping them local if you don’t want to maintain multiple login/sync providers. I’d also pay a few bucks for this app, FWIW!

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated! Planning to take a stab at this soon.

Re: Show HN: InstaNote – notes in a simple chat interface

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Post by aj2 »

flashrider wrote: post #21
aj2 wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I wanted login to be able to backup notes to the cloud. Would you want something to keep data just on the phone, or login with a different provider? That is to say: I'm considering other login providers and also just local on-device notes if there is enough interest. Thanks for the feedback and definitely interested in understanding your requirements better.

yes please have option to store data locally by default on the phone or for iPhone have option store in iCloud.

thank you!

Re: Show HN: InstaNote – notes in a simple chat interface

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Post by gauchojs »

maps7 wrote: post #19

This looks like whatsapp - and in whatsapp you can do a chat to yourself

In case anyone isn't aware, the trick is to create a group with any contact and then remove them. Mine is pinned to the top and named Notes - and unfortunately is the most robust way to share images and notes from desktop to Android (I tried Pusbullet and Join too)

Re: Show HN: InstaNote – notes in a simple chat interface

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Post by tauck »

gauchojs wrote: post #29
maps7 wrote: post #19

This looks like whatsapp - and in whatsapp you can do a chat to yourself

In case anyone isn't aware, the trick is to create a group with any contact and then remove them. Mine is pinned to the top and named Notes - and unfortunately is the most robust way to share images and notes from desktop to Android (I tried Pusbullet and Join too)

You can try Alt-c for text and it works good, but for images I also found whatsapp as the quickest way
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