#chatapp — Public Fediverse posts

«DDoS-Angriffe legen Threema zeitweise lahm:
Der Schweizer Messenger-Dienst gibt Details zu den Angriffen bekannt. Inzwischen wurde ein zusätzlicher DDoS-Schutz vorgeschaltet.»

So unpopulär ist @threemaapp wohl auch nicht, denn weshalb lohnt es sich solche virtuelle Angriffe auf "Konkurrenz" auszuführen um Macht zu demonstrieren?

💥 https://www.inside-it.ch/ddos-angriffe-legen-threema-zeitweise-lahm-20260817

#threema #chatapp #ddos #cyberangriff #angriff #schweiz #cybersicherheit #konkurrenz #online #chat

Go to the Android folder on your phone. Browse for WhatsApp media & delete all the sent photos & videos. I recently freed more than 9GB of storage.

Why do I still use WhatsApp?

All my family members, relatives, & friends use it. WhatsApp is the default sharing app in India & is used for all types of work.

#tech #technology #app #WhatsApp #TechTips #FediHelp #Meta #chat #ChatApp #BigTech #software

Oh, look! Another revolutionary tool that lets you time travel between code commits like it's 1997 all over again. 🙄🌟 Because who wouldn't want to trace every tedious conversation that led to a single semicolon? Just what developers needed—a glorified chat app disguised as version control. 🙃💾
https://zed.dev/deltadb #timeTravelCode #versionControl #developerTools #chatApp #codeCommits #HackerNews #ngated

Bitchat Is Now on Radicle

https://radicle.network/nodes/rosa.radicle.network/rad%3Az2v9tRJz1oknFAqCSY5W5c76nVvm6

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49047365

#HackerNews #Bitchat #Radicle #Decentralization #OpenSource #ChatApp #Community

🔮ArcaneChat Spoilers✨

for the next version of #ArcaneChat the message input bar got redesigned!

now it looks more modern, similar to #Telegram & #WhatsApp 's, and more in line with #Android 's edge-to-edge design

💜 if you like ArcaneChat and what we do, please consider making a donation, no amount is too small!
https://arcanechat.me/#contribute

#ArcaneChatSpoilers #privacy #encryption #security #decentralization #opensource #e2ee #european #europe #autonomy #digitalindependence #family #chatapp

Can someone give me a quick recommendation for an encrypted #chatApp that is suitable for legal discussion and allows group chats? Voice chats a plus but not strictly necessary. Ideally runs on #Linux #Android and #Windows with #iOS an added bonus.

I know about #Signal and if that's good enough just tell me. Otherwise any info is appreciated.

I don't know enough about these things for my paranoia to calm down. And I just realized I don't know what hashtags to use to get the help o need.

#Apps

Is er al een goede #chatapp gebouwd op #Activitypub? #dtv

WhatsApp Clone, but Decentralized with P2P Messaging

App: https://Enkrypted.Chat

"Secure and private" is the general goal.

This is a technical/concept demo of a fairly unique approach using a browser-based, local-first and webrtc.

This is intended to introduce a new paradigm in client-side managed secure cryptography. We can avoid registration of any sort.

Features:

* P2P
* End to end encryption
* Signal protocol
* Post-Quantum cryptography
* File transfer
* Local-first
* No registration
* No installation
* No database
* TURN server

Feel free to reach out for clarity instead of diving into the docs/code.

IMPORTANT: While this is aiming to provide a secure experience, it isnt audited or reviewed. **Shared for testing, feedback and demo purposes only.** Please use responsibly.

#Privacy #OpenSource #P2P #WebRTC #Decentralization #DigitalSovereignty #CyberSecurity #FOSS #SelfHosted #NoCloud #AntiCorp #Encryption #WebDev #TechLiberty #PrivateMessaging #Networking #DataPrivacy #InternetFreedom #LocalFirst #SoftwareEngineering #WebApps #ZeroKnowledge #PrivacyTech #IndieDev #NoSignup #NoInstall #DecentralizedWeb #SecureMessaging #BrowserApp #TechEthics #P2P #WebRTC #PeerJS #ZeroData #EphemeralData #Encryption #E2EE #BrowserToBrowser #NoInstall #Privacy #Security #Decentralized #Messaging #VideoCall #NoTracking #PrivateMessaging #Prototype #Demo #WorkInProgress #CloseSource #OpenSource #WebDev #GitHub #TechDevelopment #WhatsApp #ChatApp #InstantMessaging #PWA

https://Enkrypted.Chat

This is intended to introduce a unique approach in client-side managed secure cryptography. We can avoid registration of any sort.

Features:

PWA
P2P
End to end encryption
Signal protocol
Post-Quantum cryptography
Multimedia
File transfer
Video calls
Local-first
No registration
No installation
No database
TURN server

https://www.reddit.com/r/positive_intentions

#Privacy #OpenSource #P2P #WebRTC #Decentralization #DigitalSovereignty #CyberSecurity #FOSS #SelfHosted #NoCloud #AntiCorp #Encryption #WebDev #TechLiberty #PrivateMessaging #Networking #DataPrivacy #InternetFreedom #LocalFirst #SoftwareEngineering #WebApps #ZeroKnowledge #PrivacyTech #IndieDev #NoSignup #NoInstall #DecentralizedWeb #SecureMessaging #BrowserApp #TechEthics #P2P #WebRTC #PeerJS #ZeroData #EphemeralData #Encryption #E2EE #BrowserToBrowser #NoInstall #Privacy #Security #Decentralized #Messaging #VideoCall #NoTracking #PrivateMessaging #Prototype #Demo #WorkInProgress #CloseSource #OpenSource #WebDev #GitHub #TechDevelopment #WhatsApp #ChatApp #InstantMessaging #PWA

PRO TIP for the projects and startups out there:

don't invest too much time and money in fancy roadmaps bigger than a RPG skills thread of a future that might never come

roadmap 1: https://oxen.io/roadmap
roadmap 2; https://token.getsession.org/roadmap

#Session #SessionMessenger #encryption #chatapp

Keep in contact with colleagues without having to give your phone number

With #ArcaneChat you can also keep separated profiles, one for family and more intimate friends and other for people you don't have so close relation with

#privacy #security #family #friends #autonomy #chatapp #opensource #digitalindependence #autonomy #european #europe

Looking at Moji, an Emoji-only Chat App

A look at Max Glenister’s emoji-only Moji chat app, which he created in a weekend for his young daughter to enjoy.

https://thenewleafjournal.com/looking-at-moji-an-emoji-only-chat-app/

#Emojis #ChatApp #FOSS #OpenSource

SimpleX Chat

https://simplex.chat/

#HackerNews #SimpleXChat #SimpleX #simplexchatapp #chatapp #technews #HN

Ah yes, because what the world desperately needed was yet another chat app, but this time sprinkled with ✨ownership✨ and a hint of #open-source sanctimony. 🤦‍♂️ Meanwhile, AT Protocol is just waiting for its invitation to the party that never started. 🥳🔧
https://colibri.social/ #chatapp #ownership #ATProtocol #techhumor #HackerNews #ngated

X Launches Standalone Chat App on Desktop

https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/x-formerly-twitter-launches-separate-chat-app-desktop/808201/

#twitter #twitternews #desktopapp #twitterdmapp #twitterapp #twitterdms #tech #technews #elon #elonvision #everythingapp #mobile #mobileapp #chatapp

WhatsApp Clone... But Decentralized and P2P Encrypted (No Install or Signup)

The following is a technical breakdown of progress and how it works.

https://programming.dev/c/SecureComs@lemmy.ml

#P2P #WebRTC #PeerJS #ZeroData #EphemeralData #Encryption #E2EE #BrowserToBrowser #NoInstall #Privacy #Security #Decentralized #Messaging #VideoCall #NoTracking #PrivateMessaging #Prototype #Demo #WorkInProgress #CloseSource #OpenSource #WebDev #GitHub #TechDevelopment #WhatsApp #ChatApp #InstantMessaging

https://glitr.positive-intentions.com

Secure decentralized P2P messaging PWA

Progress update:

- UI improvements throughout
- Passkey-based encrypted data at rest.
- Introducing giphy integration
- Bug fixes throughout

NOTE: This is still a work-in-progress and a close-source project. Its far from finished and doesnt have the user-experience needed to promote the project to a wider audience. The implementation is based on the open source MVP seen here: https://github.com/positive-intentions/chat. It has NOT been audited or reviewed. For testing purposes only, not a replacement for your current messaging app.

* Docs: https://positive-intentions.com/docs/category/sparcle
* Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/positive/_intentions
* More: https://positive-intentions.com

#P2P #WebRTC #PeerJS #ZeroData #EphemeralData #Encryption #E2EE #BrowserToBrowser #NoInstall #Privacy #Security #Decentralized #Messaging #VideoCall #NoTracking #PrivateMessaging #Prototype #Demo #WorkInProgress #CloseSource #OpenSource #WebDev #GitHub #TechDevelopment #WhatsApp #ChatApp #InstantMessaging #PWA

(Linux news in previous posts of thread)

FOSS NEWS

Collabora Launches Desktop Office Suite for Linux:
https://itsfoss.com/news/collabora-launches-desktop-office-suite/
(Yeah now we have Microsoft Office on Linux lol (kinda, if we consider the design of the UI, it looks almost a one-to-one copy of it))

Odysee got "shorts" feature, similar to YouTube:
(no article about it)
(Oh yeah, the brainrot arrived to Odysee too... lol)
(But I guess it makes sense, since most creators sync their YouTube channel, Shorts also get synced, it's a more pleasant experience on the Odysee side.)

Proton Authenticator launches on F-Droid with version 1.3.4:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/11/proton-authenticator-launches-on-f-droid-with-version-1-3-4/

Introducing beta access for Proton Pass CLI:
https://proton.me/blog/proton-pass-cli

Open source SmartTube YouTube client removed after security breach, new install needed:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/11/open-source-smarttube-youtube-client-removed-after-security-breach-new-install-needed/

KeePassXC 2.7.11 adds attachment preview, KeeShare group sync and password auto-generation:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/11/keepassxc-2-7-11-adds-attachment-preview-keeshare-group-sync-and-password-auto-generation/

Tor switches to Counter Galois Onion: a major encryption upgrade for enhanced security:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/11/tor-switches-to-counter-galois-onion-a-major-encryption-upgrade-for-enhanced-security/

Signal launches secure backups with encrypted message & media history on iOS:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/11/signal-launches-secure-backups-with-encrypted-message-and-media-history-on-ios/

After Fitbit Killed it in 2016, Pebble Returns with 100% Open Source Software and Hardware:
https://itsfoss.com/news/pebble-returns-as-open-source/

TRX an open-source reimplementation of Tomb Raider 1 and Tomb Raider 2 version 1.0 released:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/trx-an-open-source-reimplementation-of-tomb-raider-1-and-tomb-raider-2-version-1-0-released/

(more FOSS news in comment)

#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #OpenSourceNews #Collabora #CollaboraOffice #Odysee #Proton #ProtonAuthenticator #ProtonPass #SmartTube #KeePassXC #Tor #Signal #Pebble #PebbleWatch #TRX #TombRaider #TombRaider1 #TombRaider2 #FOSSGame #FOSSGaming #OpenSourceGame #Game #Gaming #OfficeSuite #PasswordManager #2FA #TOTP #ChatApp #YouTubeClient #YouTube #YouTubeFrontend #Watch #FosseryTech

Want E2E encrypted messages and video calls with no downloads, no sign-ups and no tracking?

This prototype uses webRTC to establish a secure browser-to-browser connection. Everything is ephemeral and cleared when you refresh the page—true zerodata privacy!

Check out the pre-release demo here: https://p2p.positive-intentions.com/iframe.html?globals=&id=demo-p2p-messaging--p-2-p-messaging&viewMode=story

(For those who have seen it before, i've added fixes and improvements throughout, so it might still be worth checking out)

NOTE: This is still a work-in-progress and a close-source project. Its far from finished and doesnt have the user-experience needed to promote the project to a wider audience. The implementation is based on the open source MVP seen [here](https://github.com/positive-intentions/chat). It has NOT been audited or reviewed. For testing purposes only, not a replacement for your current messaging app.

* Docs: https://positive-intentions.com/docs/category/sparcle
* Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/positive/_intentions
* More: https://positive-intentions.com

#P2P #WebRTC #PeerJS #ZeroData #EphemeralData #Encryption #E2EE #BrowserToBrowser #NoInstall #Privacy #Security #Decentralized #Messaging #VideoCall #NoTracking #PrivateMessaging #Prototype #Demo #WorkInProgress #CloseSource #OpenSource #WebDev #GitHub #TechDevelopment #WhatsApp #ChatApp #InstantMessaging

(Linux news in previous posts of thread)

FOSS NEWS

After Nearly 10 Years of Building Mastodon, Eugen Rochko Steps Into Advisory Role:
https://itsfoss.com/news/mastodon-ceo-steps-down/

TABS API is Mozilla’s Latest Bet on the Agentic Web:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/11/mozilla-tabs-api-ai-web-agents

Firefox recent updates improve tab group handling:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/11/firefox-recent-updates-improve-tab-group-handling/

Firefox 147 Will Support The XDG Base Directory Specification:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Firefox-147-XDG-Base-Directory

A great showcase of open source - Blender 5.0 is out with completely overhauled colour management:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/a-great-showcase-of-open-source-blender-5-0-is-out-with-completely-overhauled-colour-management/

GIMP 3.2 RC1 launches with proper SVG export, improved text editor, and UI enhancements:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/11/gimp-3-2-rc1-launches-with-proper-svg-export-improved-text-editor-and-ui-enhancements/

Signal to add pinned messages feature for chats on all platforms:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/11/signal-to-add-pinned-messages-feature-for-chats-on-all-platforms/

Bluesky adds new moderation tools with expanded categories & a unified enforcement system:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/11/bluesky-adds-new-moderation-tools-with-expanded-categories-and-a-unified-enforcement-system/

Proton Mail apps update adds navigation features on iOS and Android:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/11/proton-mail-apps-update-adds-navigation-features-on-ios-and-android/

diVine is Vine back from the dead, thanks (in part) to Jack Dorsey:
https://betanews.com/2025/11/17/divine-is-vine-back-from-the-dead-thanks-in-part-to-jack-dorsey/

Spotube 5.1 released with audio source plugins, NewPipe integration on desktop, and more:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/11/spotube-5-1-released-with-audio-source-plugins-newpipe-integration-on-desktop-and-more/

Servo Announces Sponsorship Tiers To Get More Organizations Backing This Browser Engine:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Servo-Sponsorship-Tiers

Cryptomator 1.18 desktop now lets you restore lost or damaged master keys & vault config:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/11/cryptomator-1-18-desktop-now-lets-you-restore-lost-or-damaged-master-keys-and-vault-config/

Earth 2140 remake on OpenRA engine OpenE2140 gets a first release:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/earth-2140-remake-on-openra-engine-opene2140-gets-a-first-release/

Zork I, Zork II and Zork III are now officially open source:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/zork-i-zork-ii-and-zork-iii-are-now-officially-open-source/

(more FOSS news in comment)

#WeeklyNews #OpenSource #FOSSNews #FOSS #OpenSourceNews #Mastodon #Fedi #Fediverse #Firefox #Blender #GIMP #Signal #Bluesky #Proton #ProtonMail #Vine #diVine #Spotube #Servo #Cryptomator #OpenE2140 #Earth2140 #Zork #Zork1 #ZorkI #ZorkII #ZorkIII #BrowserEngine #Browser #WebBrowser #SocialMedia #Chat #ChatApp #Email #EmailService #Gaming #FOSSGaming #OpenSourceGame #FosseryTech

Want E2E encrypted messages and video calls with no downloads, no sign-ups and no tracking?

This prototype uses webRTC to establish a secure browser-to-browser connection. Everything is ephemeral and cleared when you refresh the page—true zerodata privacy!

Check out the pre-release demo here: https://p2p.positive-intentions.com/iframe.html?globals=&id=demo-p2p-messaging--p-2-p-messaging&viewMode=story

(For those who have seen it before, i've added fixes and improvements throughout, so it might still be worth checking out)

NOTE: This is still a work-in-progress and a close-source project. Its far from finished and doesnt have the user-experience needed to promote the project to a wider audience. The implementation is based on the open source MVP seen [here](https://github.com/positive-intentions/chat). It has NOT been audited or reviewed. For testing purposes only, not a replacement for your current messaging app.

* Docs: https://positive-intentions.com/docs/category/sparcle
* Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/positive/_intentions
* More: https://positive-intentions.com

#P2P #WebRTC #PeerJS #ZeroData #EphemeralData #Encryption #E2EE #BrowserToBrowser #NoInstall #Privacy #Security #Decentralized #Messaging #VideoCall #NoTracking #PrivateMessaging #Prototype #Demo #WorkInProgress #CloseSource #OpenSource #WebDev #GitHub #TechDevelopment #WhatsApp #ChatApp #InstantMessaging

P2P Whatsapp Clone

Check out the pre-release demo: https://p2p.positive-intentions.com/iframe.html?globals=&id=demo-p2p-messaging--p-2-p-messaging&viewMode=story).

Want to send #encrypted #WebRTC #messages and #videoCalls with #noDownloads, #noSignUps and #noTracking?

This prototype uses #PeerJS to establish a #secure #browserToBrowser #connection. Everything is ephemeral and cleared when you refresh the page—true #zerodata #privacy!

NOTE: This is still a work-in-progress and a #closeSource project. To view the #openSource version see [here](https://github.com/positive-intentions/chat). it has NOT been audited or reviewed. For #testing purposes only, not a replacement for your current messaging app.

- Docs: https://positive-intentions.com/docs/category/sparcle
- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/positive_intentions
- GitHub: https://github.com/positive-intentions

#P2P #WebRTC #PeerJS #ZeroData #EphemeralData #Encryption #Encrypted #infosec #cryptography #E2EE #BrowserToBrowser #NoInstall #Privacy #Security #Decentralized #Messaging #VideoCall #NoTracking #PrivateMessaging #Prototype #Demo #WorkInProgress #WebDev #TechDevelopment #ChatApp #javascript #InstantMessaging

Oh, look! Another tech bro discovering a glorified chat app and calling it revolutionary 🥳. Claude Code: because who doesn't love jumping through hoops just to see a diff? 😂 Keep the #innovation coming, guys! 🥴
https://ben.page/claude-code-web #techbro #chatapp #humorous #codingculture #HackerNews #ngated

E2EE P2P Messaging App

I recently introduced [metered.ca](http://metered.ca) for the STUN/TURN servers and the stability has hugely improved and so i'd like to ask for your feedback if you'd like to try it out.

Demo: https://p2p.positive-intentions.com/iframe.html?globals=&id=demo-p2p-messaging--p-2-p-messaging&viewMode=story

Data isnt persisted (yet), so each page refresh will clear all keys.

(IMPORTANT: For testing and demo purposes only. This is a work-in-progress and far from finished. It has not been reviewed or audited. Do not use it for sensitive data.)

#P2P #WebRTC #PeerJS #ZeroData #EphemeralData #Encryption #Encrypted #infosec #cryptography #E2EE #BrowserToBrowser #NoInstall #Privacy #Security #Decentralized #Messaging #VideoCall #NoTracking #PrivateMessaging #Prototype #Demo #WorkInProgress #WebDev #TechDevelopment #ChatApp #javascript #InstantMessaging

Ah, yes, because what the world truly needed was yet another chat app, but this time with the groundbreaking feature of Morse code over #WebSockets 🚀. Imagine the thrilling efficiency of tapping out your messages in dots and dashes—finally, a way to slow #communication to a crawl in the digital age 😅. But hey, at least it's one step closer to making semaphore the next big thing in tech! 🏴‍☠️
https://noamtamir.github.io/morwse/ #chatapp #MorseCode #techhumor #HackerNews #ngated

Silly Morse code chat app using WebSockets

https://noamtamir.github.io/morwse/

#HackerNews #SillyMorseCode #WebSockets #ChatApp #CodingFun #TechInnovation