Notices by Axel :xmpp: :debian: :tux: (eversten@social.anoxinon.de)

I've seen people promoting Feburary, 1st 2025 as a #globalswitchday to leave questionable services.

If you are thinking of switching your instant messaging app: Please consider switching to #XMPP to enhance your digital sovereignty.

Hint: #Conversations (Play Store) by @daniel is currently available for free, see https://gultsch.social/@daniel/113927268215572834

@redstarfish
If your friends are using #Android you might have a look at the #xmpp Android app #monocleschat which has a basic sticker functionality. Sticker are sent as pictures and can also be seen on other xmpp apps that do not support stickers (if I remember it correctly).

@monocles released a massively improved version of the #android #xmpp app #monocleschat (#fdroid ).

The input line has been redesigned. Emojis are easier to handle now. It should look more familiar to users of other messengers.
You can set a background for the chatview.
Reactions can be send more easily (message selection).
The usage of the HW AEC has been disabled for the #Fairphone4 leading to a better videocall experience for #FP4 owners.
Thank you @monocles for this release.