diff --git a/metadata/im.vector.app/en-US/description.txt b/metadata/im.vector.app/en-US/description.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..e717560415 --- /dev/null +++ b/metadata/im.vector.app/en-US/description.txt @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +Note: Element replaces Riot.im and RiotX, it is based on the RiotX codebase. + +Element is a new type of messenger and collaboration app that: + +1. Puts you in control to preserve your privacy +2. Lets you communicate with anyone in the Matrix network, and even beyond by integrating with apps such as Slack +3. Protects you from advertising, datamining and walled gardens +4. Secures you through end-to-end encryption, with cross-signing to verify others + +Element is completely different from other messaging and collaboration apps because it is decentralised and open source. + +Element lets you self-host - or choose a host - so that you have privacy, ownership and control of your data and conversations. It gives you access to an open network; so you’re not just stuck speaking to other Element users only. And it is very secure. + +Element is able to do all this because it operates on Matrix - the standard for open, decentralised communication. + +Element puts you in control by letting you choose who hosts your conversations. From the Element app, you can choose to host in different ways: + +1. Get a free account on the matrix.org public server +2. Self-host your account by running a server on your own hardware +3. Sign up for an account on a custom server by simply subscribing to the Element Matrix Services hosting platform + +Why choose Element? + +OWN YOUR DATA: You decide where to keep your data and messages. You own it and control it, not some MEGACORP that mines your data or gives access to third parties. + +OPEN MESSAGING AND COLLABORATION: You can chat with anyone else in the Matrix network, whether they’re using Element or another Matrix app, and even if they are using a different messaging system of the likes of Slack, IRC or XMPP. + +SUPER-SECURE: Real end-to-end encryption (only those in the conversation can decrypt messages), and cross-signing to verify the devices of conversation participants. + +COMPLETE COMMUNICATION: Messaging, voice and video calls, file sharing, screen sharing and a whole bunch of integrations, bots and widgets. Build rooms, communities, stay in touch and get things done. + +EVERYWHERE YOU ARE: Stay in touch wherever you are with fully synchronised message history across all your devices and on the web at https://element.io/app. diff --git a/metadata/im.vector.app/en-US/summary.txt b/metadata/im.vector.app/en-US/summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..e0d3a88cb8 --- /dev/null +++ b/metadata/im.vector.app/en-US/summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +All-in-one secure chat app powered by Matrix