The #RCS protocol https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Communication_Services is available (enabled?) on most #Android phones.
I see several problems (vs SMS) and would like informed people to correct me if needed
1. it needs data access to communicate, vs SMS which only needs mobile phone access
2. all messages pass by #Google servers
3. rooted android phones (like mine with @GrapheneOS ) can't use it (I don't want!)
Please continue using SMS and Signal!
Retoot and answers appreciated

Did you know that @purism is working towards a new release for the #Librem5 #FOSS phone?

The name of this new version is #Crimson. Crimson will be the next version of the PureOS #Linux distribution for the Librem 5.

#Purism only earns once money on their sell of a #phone, because Purism is not selling your data.

Since July 2024 you can take an optional subscription to advance the #PureOS development.

Since then there has been a monthly report on the progress.

https://puri.sm/posts/pureos-optional-subscription-added-to-advance-development/

1/n

Let there be music!

https://photo.jimmac.eu/japan-021

Sometimes it's hard to stop ourselves from automatically checking our phones for notifications or simply ping-ponging between our favourite apps. Senior tech correspondent Adam Clark Estes for @Vox talks us through Apple's and Google's attempts at digital wellness and explains what can actually help us to limit our screen time.

https://flip.it/E7jf66

Cellebrite Is Using AI to Summarize Chat Logs and Audio from Seized Mobile Phones

"The proliferation of AI through law enforcement tools already has civil liberties experts concerned. “When you have results from an AI, they are not transparent. Often you cannot trace back where a conclusion came from, or what information it is based on. AIs hallucinate," one said."

#AI #Police #Privacy #Phone

https://www.404media.co/email/d71fb221-c62a-4def-a912-a76411a1aad5/?ref=daily-stories-newsletter

I’ve been a fan and member of Ryan Bliss, the artist behind Digital Blasphemy for decades. His latest #wallpaper is “Cobalt Daisy (UKR)” which he has made a free download, in support of #Ukraine :
https://digitalblasphemy.com/sec/cobaltdaisyukr1/
#digital #3d #art #desktop #laptop #phone #background #ukr #sunflower #flower #daisy #support #supportUkraine #defend #2025 #abstract

Ok my US friends I need some help. I'm in the UK but I've had a NYC phone number (718) for ever via Skype, which is now closing.

My MiL uses the number to call us without international call charges.

I need a recommendation for a Skype replacement that I can port the number to and who can give me a mobile app to make and receive calls on. The ability to redirect calls to my landline would be an advantage.

Any recommendations gratefully received.