What I find frustrating is that I cannot read or write SMS or iMessages on my computer (I don't use OSX). I'm not going to be that person who asks all their contacts to message them using some new app. Can this service really interface with iMessage somehow? I thought it was locked down by Apple.
Which platforms are actually supported? I didn't find that on the landing page. Seems like an interesting product if it works on linux and with Signal etc.<p>BUT: Stating "Privacy first." as a goal and then requiring to sign up with google is … inconsistent at least (I get that it's easier though).
There's so many of these but all are in "early access" phase...seems like they haven't figured out how to do iMessages integration and it's just a nicely designed UI with no real product.
All these messaging startups are really dug in on the idea that nobody uses SMS. I guess that's fine depending on which bubble you live in, but the company who cracks that case stands to gain a lot. And yes, I know there are parts of the world who never use SMS. There are other large parts who do and they have money too.
My biggest concern is the notifications. I already have problems with multi-device notifications while using directly the messaging platforms (Telegram, FB Messenger, etc.), I think that adding an extra layer on top would make the notifications even less stable (getting same notification on multiple devices even after reading the message, not getting notifications on some devices, not receiving messages, etc.)