[guardian-dev] ChatSecure v12 for Android is out

Nathan of Guardian nathan at guardianproject.info
Thu Oct 24 15:04:22 EDT 2013


Gibberbot = ChatSecure for Android so the transifex project is the same. Please keep working on it and we will update the project name to ChatSecureAndroid shortly.

Leonardo Nc <lenieco at gmail.com> wrote:
>Hi, I have been helping with the spanish translation for Gibberbot, as
>I
>have not finished this translation, I'll like to know if Gibberbot will
>be
>still available or if it is going to be replaced by ChatSecure, if it
>is
>replaced, I think it wouldn't be necessary finishing the Gibberbot
>translation and will be better to work on ChatSecure translation, but I
>can't find the android ChatSecure in the GuardianProject transifex
>page. I
>found ChatSecure for iOS on Chrisballinger folder and I'll help with
>it,
>but I still want to know what to do about Gibberbot and ChatSecure for
>android.
>
>Thanks...
>
>
>2013/10/24 Chris Ballinger <chrisballinger at gmail.com>
>
>> Congrats! ChatSecure-iOS v2.1 is on its way soon with full support
>for iOS
>> 7 and lots of bug fixes. If you're interested in beta-testing for
>> ChatSecure-iOS please sign up for our TestFlight here:
>> http://tflig.ht/11zy6ZW
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 11:30 PM, Nathan of Guardian <
>> nathan at guardianproject.info> wrote:
>>
>>> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 24 OCT 2013 - INFO at GUARDIANPROJECT.INFO
>>>
>>> ChatSecure Provides Comprehensive Mobile Security and a Whole New
>Look
>>> Guardian Project Launches Major Secure Messaging Upgrade
>>>
>>> The Guardian Project’s award-winning open-source app “Gibberbot” for
>>> Android, has been rebranded to “ChatSecure” for its version 12
>release,
>>> unifying the branding with the iPhone and iPad apps, while offering
>>> major updates in security from the device through the network.
>>>
>>> October 20, New York, NY - The Guardian Project, a New York-based
>>> open-source mobile security incubator, has launched version 12 of
>its
>>> well-regarded secure messaging app for Android, rebranding it to
>>> “ChatSecure” to unify branding with existing open-source iPhone and
>iPad
>>> apps. The new upgrade brings an entirely new fluid user interface,
>and
>>> unprecedented security features for users looking to protect their
>>> message content (what they are saying) and their metadata (who, why
>and
>>> where) from malicious adversaries and apps, hostile network
>operators,
>>> and dragnet surveillance. It is completely open-source, utilizes
>>> interoperable protocols, and has undergone third-party security
>audits
>>> and code reviews.
>>>
>>> “We believe you should not have to compromise on choice and
>usability,
>>> to have reliable, strong security”, said Guardian Project founder,
>>> Nathan Freitas. “Some companies want to limit you to their closed,
>>> proprietary services that are centrally hosted and easily blocked or
>>> monitored. We see that as fragile and unsustainable, and ultimately,
>>> hostile and unfriendly to users, who want choice, freedom and the
>>> ability to easily and safely communicate with their friends and
>family
>>> around the world”.
>>>
>>> ChatSecure is compatible with thousands of instant messaging service
>>> providers around the world, including Google, Facebook, DuckDuckGo
>and
>>> Jabber.org. It also works with open-source server software, such as
>>> Prosody, enabling service providers, enterprise and other
>organizations
>>> to host their own servers. ChatSecure users also can communicate
>>> securely with anyone using a compatible app on Windows, Mac OS or
>Linux,
>>> such as Pidgin, Adium or Jitsi. The app also supports peer-to-peer
>wifi
>>> chat using Bonjour and Tor, allowing for secure messaging to happen
>even
>>> in places where there is no access to the internet or the internet
>is
>>> blocked. It also includes a quick access “Panic” feature to
>uninstall
>>> the app and wipe all local data.
>>>
>>> The software ensures the most secure network channels are utilized,
>by
>>> enforcing Certificate Pinning, Perfect-Forward Secrecy and
>communicating
>>> via the Tor network. All conversations held through ChatSecure can
>be
>>> encrypted using an open-standards end-to-end encryption protocol
>known
>>> as “Off the Record Messaging”, pioneered and hardened over the last
>>> decade by security researchers. All account data, messages and
>contacts
>>> stored on the device are encrypted and password protected using
>strong
>>> encryption provided by SQLCipher database software, ensuring no
>leakage
>>> of personal data if the device is lost, stolen or compromised.
>>>
>>> Learn more and download at
>https://guardianproject.info/apps/chatsecure/
>>> or on Google Play. Learn more about the versions for iPhone and iPad
>at
>>> https://chatsecure.org
>>>
>>> Announcement is online at:
>>>
>>>
>https://guardianproject.info/2013/10/24/chatsecure-v12-provides-comprehensive-security-and-a-whole-new-look/
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