Conversations
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An open-source federated instant messaging client for Android.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 2 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by research-stage coverage, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 32%.
Evidence (2)
- 5Hacker News·9/26/2026researchConversations Goes Free After Google Play Frustrations
The developer of Conversations, an open-source federated messaging app for Android, says the app is now free after years of using Play Store sales as a steady income source. The post cites repeated Play Store rejections, slow review times, and Google’s 15% fee as the main reasons for ending paid distribution there. The developer argues that delayed app reviews can also delay security updates.
- 6Hacker News·9/10/2026researchResearcher alleges OpenAI trained on conversations before claiming a breakthrough
A Hacker News discussion highlights claims from a researcher that OpenAI may have trained a model on conversation data and then presented the result as a breakthrough. The item appears to focus on the allegation and debate around model training practices rather than a confirmed technical release.