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Re: Show HN: A journaling service that runs over WhatsApp

#71
Sorry for the self-promotion, but this sounds a lot like Peaked, an Android app I built.. It is privacy-first and your data stays on your device. Also it's completely free (as in beer): https://peaked.today

It serves my purpose (and that of some friends), so I have no plans to monetise or even update it.

Re: Show HN: A journaling service that runs over WhatsApp

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post #71

Sorry for the self-promotion, but this sounds a lot like Peaked, an Android app I built.. It is privacy-first and your data stays on your device. Also it's completely free (as in beer): https://peaked.today It serves my purpose (and that of some friends), so I have no plans to monetise or even update it.

Never tried but looks great (especially the offline & private part). Thanks for sharing!

Re: Show HN: A journaling service that runs over WhatsApp

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post #57

One can do note taking with self on Whatsapp. Quoting from whatsapp website ( https://faq.whatsapp.com/5913398998672934 ) > Use " rel="nofollow">https://wa.me/ where the is a full phone number in international format. Put your own number and you chat with yourself. Pin it to top, so it's always there. I use it to add information, search later use cases.

You can also search for yourself.

BUT you won't find anything if you search for "me", you have to search for "you".

Re: Show HN: A journaling service that runs over WhatsApp

#74
post #49

Earlier quoted context omitted.

They also handle and store users backup unencrypted by default so they have access to all messages in plaintext in multiple opportunities.

Meta has access to the backups that are stored on each individual’s Google Drive/iCloud? How does that work exactly? Please elaborate.

> Meta has access to the backups that are stored on each individual’s Google Drive/iCloud?

Why the surprise?

Meta has access to the folder it manages in the user's Google Drive. That's obvious, otherwise they wouldn't be able to write to it.

Re: Show HN: A journaling service that runs over WhatsApp

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I use Whatsapp often and one major issue I have with the app is how older media gets lost in the history, it's not retrievable anymore, you can only see the blurry thumbnail but downloading it again will not be possible. So until recently, I've considered everything I send on whatsapp as ephemeral unless I back it up. Also, is exporting possible? Let's say I would like to export all text / media to my pc, is that pos…

You can export WhatsApp conversations, but it was flaky last time I tried to do all of them (spanning 4 years). But I expect monthly or semiannually to be fine.

Re: Show HN: A journaling service that runs over WhatsApp

#77

I use Whatsapp often and one major issue I have with the app is how older media gets lost in the history, it's not retrievable anymore, you can only see the blurry thumbnail but downloading it again will not be possible. So until recently, I've considered everything I send on whatsapp as ephemeral unless I back it up. Also, is exporting possible? Let's say I would like to export all text / media to my pc, is that pos…

If you're referring to your journal entries to Today Has Been, Export functionality will be available soon.

Re: Show HN: A journaling service that runs over WhatsApp

#78

Telegram would be a better choice as you can use multiple devices. You can retrieve old images/docs And it has an API for your bot that you can use to post content from anywhere.

Yes, will definitely consider adding support for Telegram as well.

Re: Show HN: A journaling service that runs over WhatsApp

#79

Out of curiosity why WhatsApp vs regular SMS (via Twilio)?

SMS behaves different in different countries. If I take a single country's number then international charges may apply if a non-resident sends me a message.

Also, interactive elements like buttons/images etc. are not supported.

Re: Show HN: A journaling service that runs over WhatsApp

#80
post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's mentioned right below "14-day Free Trial" but I need to make it more obvious. "You can try THB out for 14 days for absolutely free. At the end of the trial period, you can choose between our monthly ($5 per month) or annual ($48 per year) subscription plans." I have also added it in the bot before you subscribe to the free trial. Thanks for the feedback.

Pricing feedback: That's $13/yr more than the full-blown Day One premium service.

Thank you! Let me consider this.
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