It should be noted Textsecure is the default messaging app on Cyanogen which reaches 10 million devices.
We really need to encourage folks to use these genuinely secure messaging apps rather encryption fairy dust like Telegram
We really need to encourage folks to use these genuinely secure messaging apps rather encryption fairy dust like Telegram
Mainly that "seamless" migration between SMS and data channelled messaging is not something I want to happen because SMS costs me a fortune on my plan, whereas low-volume data costs me nothing.
To that end, the options for the TS process during setup should make it clearer how data charges/SMS charges will be racked up, and indicate accordingly.
But there's no way to tell at the most important moment - when this new thing is being put in front of me, and claiming to do things with a service that has a usage charge to me.
It would be much better if SMS defaulted to off, it was made clear what it was, and SMS Push added as a "would you like to?" option instead.
Edit: Oh, I see. Added as a silent feature in 10.2 messaging app. There is no visible indication that secure communication is happening (or possible). Ok. Better than nothing, and a good default.