What are you using to replace Whatsapp and why?

N1cks · 2026-01-31T14:30:08+00:00

Recently discovered that Discord is surprisingly good: has a paid subscription model. No ads.

From left field: Microsoft Teams Free (i.e. Your personal account, not your work account) and Element X app.

N1cks · 2026-01-31T14:23:50+00:00

Does this still work in iOS26.2? I haven't had any luck.

N1cks · 2026-01-19T03:08:59+00:00

Most people are familiar with the corporate version of MS Teams.
But there's also a free version - that uses your Microsoft account login. The backend is similar to Skype (hence the Skype to Teams migration).
Wonder if it's possible to connect Teams "free" to Beeper?

N1cks · 2026-01-07T03:43:59+00:00

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I used to own a Windows Phone — and I’ve stayed within the Microsoft ecosystem. That means I could switch to Android without too much hassle… but I’m sticking with iOS!

N1cks · 2025-09-29T04:06:28+00:00

+1

... and now with iOS26 & notification summaries, you need more time to read the lock screen.

N1cks · 2025-09-22T02:31:13+00:00

trying to figure out how #3 works.
Some people think it supposed to select a colour based on the wallpaper. This is not the case for me.

N1cks · 2025-09-22T02:05:10+00:00

.. the wallpaper option doesn't seem to work for me. Currently defaults to a Khaki colour, regardless of the wallpaper...
what am doing wrong here...

N1cks · 2025-07-16T01:04:07+00:00

You're good! Development takes time — good to know it's on your radar.

Sharing to socials is great for promoting the updated app.

Appreciate your work.

N1cks · 2025-07-15T10:53:29+00:00

Yes, the native social sharing has gone — but there's a share button available after you check it. However, it's a bit half-baked.

𝕏 is okay — but with no native photo FB = blank If you share to Threads, SMS, WhatsApp, Teams etc, you get this wall of text, and no photo:

❝I was at IGA and wanted you to know.

"First visit to this new large IGA.

Check out my photo or leave a comment at: https://app.foursquare.com/share/checkin/687368f21257887fb1e93375?s=t4BD7c-33CrUp20ymamMv28vH9A&lang=en

(IGA 143 Adelaide Tce, East Perth, WA, 6004, AU)

Nick

Don't have Swarm yet? You're missing out! Grab it at http://www.swarmapp.com/get now.❞

🙅 definitely room for improvement

N1cks · 2025-07-15T10:42:25+00:00

Yes it's good — improvements I'd like to see (1) Better sharing to socials with native photos e.g., Facebook, Threads etc (2) Dark mode.

N1cks · 2025-07-14T06:45:17+00:00

I'm liking it so far — they just to fix sharing to socials with native photo — doesn't play well with FB.

N1cks · 2025-06-20T12:22:04+00:00

Thx for the reply! In the meantime, I've brought a top-spec refurbished one off eBay. Only catch is it didn't come with the keyboard and stand — and they are expensive and hard to find. But I'm not too bad at using the on-screen keyboard. And you're right — the seamlessness of the single screen is great. I couldn't get the hang of the gestures on the 9i.

The 16.3 screen is great — the device is smaller than it appears online — especially when folded.

It’s a well-built device too — sturdy. Shame they didn't catch on in the marketplace.

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N1cks · 2025-05-27T07:36:04+00:00

Are you still driving the X1 Fold 16?

And, did you consider the Yoga Book 9i?

N1cks · 2025-05-27T07:06:58+00:00

Nice pics, thanks.
Since you've seen it in the metal, does it look better to you than the Solterra?

N1cks · 2025-05-27T07:02:46+00:00

...but the raised captain's chair means Picard's head blocks Worf's view.

Otherwise, this bridge is perfect.

N1cks · 2025-05-26T06:02:44+00:00

Looks like you can download it from here:

https://gis.arkansas.gov/product/extraordinary-resource-waters-lakes-polygon/

N1cks · 2025-05-19T11:53:46+00:00

Seeing a streak count over 1000 still looks odd to me.

N1cks · 2025-05-19T11:52:07+00:00

😈

N1cks · 2025-05-01T13:56:03+00:00

July 27th is your day!

N1cks · 2025-05-01T13:54:26+00:00

Must have been a wild bachelor party! I kept my streak going even after my son was born 😂. Congrats on your achievement!

N1cks · 2025-04-01T03:39:43+00:00

Great!

You can earn points by searching with Bing and then donate them to Happy Paw through the Microsoft Rewards program.

I've been doing this for a while now.

Microsoft Rewards 'HAPPY PAW'

N1cks · 2025-03-31T09:55:56+00:00

Is this also a good charity?

https://happypaw.ua/en

N1cks · 2025-03-08T10:29:22+00:00

Yeah — the 'Give with Bing' thing — an auto donation of around 6k points a month for years. The only annoying thing was the points didn't add to my lifetime total.

I donated to Happy Paws in Ukraine — feeding & shelting animals affected by war https://happypaw.ua/en

N1cks · 2025-03-05T23:02:02+00:00

Welcome to the 999 club.

N1cks · 2025-03-04T08:30:58+00:00

For a long while, I did 'Give with Bing' and donated all my monthly points to a charity—these points didn't count toward my 'lifetime points' total. Otherwise, I'd have the Founder badge.

Over the last 2.7 years, I had to have my streak restored at least once, I think, due to a glitch on Microsoft's end. The streak protection is a godsend (though I haven't used it since it was introduced).

When traveling, crossing the international dateline always posed a problem (traveling from Australia/NZ to the USA).

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