DUBAI: We tried it. Signal is emerging as a smarter alternative to WhatsApp. First, ease of use. Just download, sign-up (using your phone number) and start connecting with friends, family, colleagues.
Here’s what we found: the audio and video signal in Signal is much clearer. So Signal (as well as Telegram) have emerged as two of the top replacements for WhatsApp. People are reportedly leaving WhatsApp because Facebook, its owner, has updated its terms of use and privacy policy, causing a global outrage among privacy-conscious users. Many have declared their intention to delete WhatsApp and switch over. This may not happen overnight if at all knowing there are 2 billion WhatsApp users, though. Here are our quick takes:
In the wake of last week's riot at the U.S. Capitol that left several people dead and has prompted outrage across the nation, the messaging app Signal has surged in popularity as users look for alternatives to social networks.
Signal replaces WhatsApp as top free app on Apple App Store, Telegram second Updated Jan 11, 2021 | 15:18 IST
WhatsApp s privacy update is pushing users to uninstall the app and switch to other messaging platforms like Signal and Telegram. Signal
Telegram is its closest competition in terms of privacy
WhatsApp has now slipped to third place under top free apps category on App Store
Signal, the free messaging app that started grabbing headlines soon after WhatsApp released its new privacy update, has secured the top spot on Apple App Store in a few countries, including India. It is now ranked number 1 under top free apps category, with Telegram gaining the second place and WhatsApp left behind at the third.
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Here s why Elon Musk recommends using Signal over WhatsApp.
WhatsApp has recently announced new terms of service and privacy policy that now allows the company to share user data with Facebook. With this, the privacy of the users is being affected and they are now looking to switch towards other apps. One popular alternative to WhatsApp is Telegram. However, Elon Musk is recommending people to download an app called Signal.Â
Signal noticed a significant jump in the number of new users right after Elon Musk s tweet. In his tweet, Elon Musk just said, âUse Signalâ advising his followers to use the privacy-focused app over WhatsApp. In case you have been using Telegram or Signal already, you also might have noticed a spike in your contacts available on the app.
How secure is Signal? It s good enough for Edward Snowden so good enough for you
American whistleblower Edward Snowden in a tweet has vouched for the Signal app. He noted that Signal is secure and that he uses it every day.
Yasmin Ahmed | January 10, 2021 | Updated 14:46 IST
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American whistleblower Edward Snowden has reiterated his faith in the Signal app by saying that he uses it every day.
Snowden has been in favour of Signal app since its inception and tweeted that he used Signal back in 2015.
Signal surpassed WhatsApp to become the number one app on App Store in the country. WhatsApp has kept February 8, 2021, deadline for users to accept the new terms of service.