Signal can now be used without Google Play Services

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    Signal private messenger for Android previously required Google Play Services and GCM, and refused to install if it was not present. As of version 3.30, which features a new calling system that does not require push notifications, this restriction is now lifted.
    https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13691050
     
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