Protox — a mobile messaging application for user-to-user communication without server involvement based on the protocol Tox (toktok-toxcore). Currently, it only supports Android OS; however, since the program is written on a cross-platform framework Qt using QML, it may be ported to other platforms in the future. The application serves as an alternative to Tox clients Antox, Trifa, Tok — almost all of which have been abandoned.
In the alpha version, DID NOT the following protocol features have been implemented:
- File and avatar sending. This is the highest priority task for upcoming versions.
- Support for conferences (groups).
- Video and voice communication.
Known issues in the alpha version:
- The message input field when using line breaks does not have a scrollbar and has infinite height. This issue has not been resolved as of yet.
- Incomplete support for message formatting. In fact, there is no standard for formatting in the Tox protocol; however, similar to the desktop client qTox, it supports formatting: links, bold text, underline, strikethrough, quotes.
To prevent the application from disconnecting from the network, you need to remove the application activity limitation in the Android OS settings.
Source: linux.org.ru
