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[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (4 children)

@protonmail Proton claims to be a privacy oriented company and yet their email app doesn't show push notifications without Google Play Services means you will either have to use Google Play Services or live without push notifications (if you are using a degoogled phone). If Tutanota app could show push notifications without Google Play Services, it is definitely possible. What a joke!!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago

@SoulKeeper While we rely on Google Play Store services for push notifications, they are end-to-end encrypted. To stay private when using Proton Mail on an Android phone, we recommend trying some of these tips: https://proton.me/blog/android-privacy .

We are also working on a complete rewrite of our Android app, which will allow for the improved functionalities and features to be added.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

Wait what I have no google services and I get all the notifications. I do have microG of course...

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

I don't think that's true.
I get push notofications on my degoogled phone.