From my experiences, Signal has the cleanest, most functional UX and design out of nearly all my apps. I have a mid-range Pixel 4a running CalyxOS and it works without hiccups. Not sure why yours is so slow.
Agreed. Android version is slim, and just several days ago I paired up with the Windows desktop version - a UI to die for.
So happy I got several people to a) drop facebook and b) contact me with/ reply to me on signal (I don't use Whatsapp); and they've done the same with others.
Both my kids (under 20) use signal more and more, especially with their new friends at a new school.
Aside: I asked - they, and their friends, don't give an f about twitter.
I am using an absolutely ancient phone (2016 iphone SE) that's perpetually in low power mode, so it's possible that this isn't a big problem for other iOS users. It's also rather slow on my mac, but I have noticed that my partner's 4a runs it smoothly.
I love HN threads where the complainer is knowingly using an old device on power mode, while complaining about performance… all while the responder is using a custom de-googled niche ROM and claiming somehow it works flawlessly.
I always wonder how non-HNers use such software, if even the dedicated people are struggling.
It blows my mind that people don't just buy new batteries for these. They are CHEAP, under $10 to DIY replace and not very difficult. If you don't feel comfortable following ifixit guide, then any chain shop shouldn't charge more than $50 for the job, it's 15 minutes or less for someone used to doing it.
Ylpertnodi|3 years ago
Aside: I asked - they, and their friends, don't give an f about twitter.
dont__panic|3 years ago
yunohn|3 years ago
I always wonder how non-HNers use such software, if even the dedicated people are struggling.
joecool1029|3 years ago
NavinF|3 years ago