Since I'm a Wire-messenger fanboy, I'm really happy to see an analysis of the messenger. So thanks for that!
Regarding the last point:
"So, I sent a message to the CTO of Wire, Alan Duric, asking why the server was closed. He immediately got back to me to let me know that releasing the source code for the server was underway. When I pushed for specifics, I got the following response:
“License will be the same GPLv3 and timeline is next year.”" [0]
Have you had much problems with bugs using Wire? I've been using it intensely for over a year or so and I can say that I've never used a buggier app to this day.
Calls connect 75% of the time (at best) and the app is still filled to the brim with UI bugs. Example: often, when I open a notification I'm transported to the right conversation, but at the beginning of the conversation history. This is a year back, and when I begin scrolling down the app hangs. I need to force stop the app and open it again to see the actual message.
It seems they're obsessed with adding new features (like robot voice fx for audio messages), but don't know to fix the important things.
Still, strangely enough, I continue to use it. It works, but has a ton of quirks. I use stock unrooted Android on a 5X and the other 7 or so people that I know uses Wire have all experienced the same problems.
Wire (client) was open sourced after (because?) they failed to gain popularity. They also failed with monetization - even today they are burning investor's money.
Are you still a Wire fanboy after reading the report?! I much prefer Threema, not only for security reasons but also because of the interface. Wire looks like a design student's first project.
Glad to see this under scrutiny. A lot of websites are eager to recommend any application that claims to be secure, and it is often the case that neither the author nor the audience is equipped to make that judgment. Hopefully we'll see full fledged security audits for less popular secure messaging apps in the future.
[+] [-] lhlmgr|9 years ago|reply
Regarding the last point:
"So, I sent a message to the CTO of Wire, Alan Duric, asking why the server was closed. He immediately got back to me to let me know that releasing the source code for the server was underway. When I pushed for specifics, I got the following response:
“License will be the same GPLv3 and timeline is next year.”" [0]
[0] http://www.networkworld.com/article/3140014/open-source-tool...
[+] [-] unicornporn|9 years ago|reply
Calls connect 75% of the time (at best) and the app is still filled to the brim with UI bugs. Example: often, when I open a notification I'm transported to the right conversation, but at the beginning of the conversation history. This is a year back, and when I begin scrolling down the app hangs. I need to force stop the app and open it again to see the actual message.
It seems they're obsessed with adding new features (like robot voice fx for audio messages), but don't know to fix the important things.
Still, strangely enough, I continue to use it. It works, but has a ton of quirks. I use stock unrooted Android on a 5X and the other 7 or so people that I know uses Wire have all experienced the same problems.
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Coincidence? :)