Signal is:
- Bound to a phone number.
- Limited to a single mobile device (can't use a tablet or a second phone).
- Limited to a Chrome extension.
The first two are the larger of my problems as phone numbers are far from permanent and I routinely use multiple Android devices.
I just don't understand how there are so many messaging applications that involve encryption and manage to mess up at least one major feature.
Telegram: e2e is off by default, encryption is homegrown, requires a phone number (although only for initial setup).
Signal: No multi-device, requires a phone number.
WhatsApp: Linked entirely to a phone.
Tox: Uses P2P nonsense that destroys mobile battery.
Why is it so hard to make an app that is:
- Secure.
- Not linked to a phone in any way.
- Mobile ready, with working push notifications.
- Available on multiple devices.
- Easy to use.
- Free.