[gloxkiqcza]

There’s no app for Apple platforms making it a lot less useful.

[maqp]

That's probably because AFAIK Apple doesn't allow process forking, making any Tor-based messenger almost impossible to run as Tor would have to run as part of the main thread.

[joecot]

It's because iOS needs push notifications to resume background apps, and there's no secure way to do the push notifications

https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/wikis/FAQ#will-t...

[zenmac]

but having the bluetooth part working on iOS should not be an issue right?

[plasticeagle]

This is entirely false, Apple allows the use of threads in their applications.

[utopiah]

True but I assume Apple users understand they exclude themselves by demanding a "benevolent dictator" insuring they are "safe".

[troupo]

Apple pulled similar apps from the App Store: https://www.npr.org/2019/10/10/768841864/after-china-objects...

[dncornholio]

Similar? Very different. The HKmap.live app was build and marketed directly for the protests. It tracked social media and geolocated where the police and protests were happening, etc. This is a big distinction.

[prmoustache]

Briar has the advantage of being usable with bluetooth and internet so it makes it much more useful.

[hardran3]

Bitchat also has internet based chat, in addition to bluetooth mesh.

[zikduruqe]

How about Berty?

https://berty.tech/features

[edent]

"Warning: the Android app (including apk) is currently unavailable for download and use due to an ongoing essential security update."

[jagermo]

fair point, especially in the west. But looking at the market share, Android is probably the platform to build for, especially if you have an additional phone. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usage_share_of_operating_syste...

[anigbrowl]

Buy a cheap shit android phone for under $100 and never associate it with a SIM