2y ago

WhatsApp is one step closer to adding email address verification

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You mean instead of tying into a phone, right ?
The only point in time my lack of a phone number becomes an issue is for archaic stuff like this.
Maybe they need it to link WA accounts to FB accounts.
Signal FTW.
- Signal
  Which wants a phone #.
  
  They are working on doing away with the requirement
- I know Signal is technically better but Telegram provides a much better user experience than Signal or WhatsApp and is also less problematic than WhatsApp.
  
  The problem with telegram is that it's not even e2e encrypted by default.
  But the ui is really nice. I wonder why no other project simply forked telegram's client and focused on the encryption and server side code
  
  Considering Telegram has partnered with Tencent, I wouldn't say it's less problematic.
  
  Yep.
  Telegram is a decent middle ground. UI/UX matters, I'm not sure how the folks at Signal are completely missing that point.
  The Signal UI is OK, as a competitor to SMS. But it's terrible compared to Telegram. This matters to non-technical people, it's how you get them to use it. Plus the seamless connection between devices - that's crucial. I can chat using whatever device is in front of me.
  
  You need to explicate the hell out of this cuz I vehemently disagree and point out, in terms of user experience its dogshit for me (but also implicitly that Telegram is conveniently insecure by default and even if you "encrypt", ifs a non-documented public slop version of messaging encryption [novel + security by obscurity]
  Consequently, I would never be comfortable trusting it
- Meta acct
I am waiting for Cross Messenger Law of Europe it means that Signal and Whatsapp User can talk to each other.
If Whatsapp really wants to scare away there Users many are gonna switch because of the Email old persons have EMails but no clue how to use it.
Its easier to install another Messenger than EMail Verifikation.
- I think Signal is against that because it compromises their security model. Also I think they aren't required by law to implement it but I'm not sure.
DDG proxy here I come
watsapp, fellow kidz?!
This sounds like what Element has been doing for years already. You can sign up with an email and optionally link a phone number to your account. When WhatsApp does it though, it's newsworthy.
In the realm of "business WhatsApp Web," this advancement could signal a heightened focus on providing secure and reliable communication tools for enterprises. Businesses often leverage WhatsApp Web for efficient communication, and the introduction of email verification could be a proactive measure to address the unique security needs of corporate users.
Hahaha fuck off

The boomers who are using zuckerapp do have emails. It will work out fine 😁

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