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What... What sort of functionality? I struggle to think of something it lacks as a messaging app....
I can imagine live location and stickers. Like all the stickers from WhatsApp can’t be transferred.
Well, I suppose. I've found that my keyboard has most of that, so I don't need it in the apps I use.
Live location is shared as needed. This means the app isn't consciously transmitting your location, but you can send your location whenever you want by pressing the + then location. This design choice is more private.
As for the stickers, yes, your WhatsApp ones won't transfer (unless something changed), but they have plenty premade packs to choose from and you can make your own sticker packs (super easy).
I see that, and I have signal, I just know I won’t make my friends move there unless there’s a big shock that moves everyone. I’m also not convinced signal is future proof in terms of privacy (open to your argument against, it’s just a hunch)
Let me explain the power of the stickers. We have made and shared stickers with each other for many years. These stickers are ourselves, edited memes, pictures we have created from videos. They are extremely contextual and can’t be replaced with packs. I don’t think we should underestimate the power of this. It sounds ridiculous but it’s like forcing a friend group to stop with half their inside jokes that have built up over years.
WhatsApp doesn’t own the concept of stickers. It was invented by a Japanese messaging app. I think its possible we can push for a requirement for messaging apps to sync stickers across platforms.
Here's a list I made last time I tried it. Might not all still be true!
You're wrong on all these points that matter.
Please elaborate
Im fairly certain you don't have to share your phone number with someone to contact them, just your username - Isnt that the whole point of the username?
Yeah. And you can pin messages, have pills, edit messages and schedule send.