Post #1957276
2026-05-04 07:17 UTC
@knoppix95 @signalapp
To register on Signal Desktop, a phone number will still be required. However, this can be either a mobile number or a landline, including basic mobile phones or dumb phones. This will make Signal accessible to users without a smartphone. ugh. what a nothingburger
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@kimapr@ublog.kimapr.net 2026-05-04 08:38
@lumi @signalapp @knoppix95 actually it’s a big improvement IMO. pretty much my biggest gripe with Signal right now is that it’s tied to my smartphone. should this fragile device constantly exposed to big danger suddenly turn into an ad-hoc projectile and become inoperable due to structural damage (this has already happened on at least one occasion) my Sigmal account will go poof along with all the chat. But if i can keep the primary login at my much more well-defended laptop this is no longer an issue the phone number thing sucks but is a distinct problem.