Available Release of Delta Chat 1.42, a Messenger Working Without Specialized Servers
The latest version of the messenger, Delta Chat 1.42, is now available for download. Unlike other messaging apps, Delta Chat does not rely on specialized servers. Instead, it utilizes email as a transport through its Chat-Over-Email feature. The application code is distributed under the GPLV3 license, and the base library is available under the MPL 2.0 license (Mozilla Public License). The release is available for download on Google Play and f-droid, as well as on GitHub for various operating systems.
Key Features of Delta Chat:
1. No Specialized Servers Required: Delta Chat can work through almost any postal server that supports SMTP and IMAP. It utilizes a technique called Push-IMAP to quickly determine the receipt of new messages.
2. Encryption: The messenger offers encryption using Openpgp and supports the use of standard autocrypt or decentralized protocols like Securejoin. Traffic is encrypted using TLS in the implementation of standard system libraries.
3. User Control: Delta Chat is completely controlled by the user and does not rely on centralized services. It does not require registration in new services; existing email addresses can be used as identifiers. Messages sent to non-Delta Chat users can be read as regular emails.
4. Spam Protection: Delta Chat fights against spam by displaying messages only from users in the address book or those who have previously sent messages. Additionally, it allows for the display of attachments like images and videos.
5. Group Chats: Delta Chat supports the creation of group chats where multiple participants can communicate. These chats can be secured using cryptographic signatures and end-to-end encryption.