Want Conversations Kept Private? Check Out Signal Secure Messaging App
Messaging App Signal has gained recent popularity as one of its biggest competitors, WhatsApp, announced it would require data sharing with its parent company, Facebook, beginning February 8.
Signal is a free, privacy-focused messaging and voice talk app you can use on Apple and Android smartphones and via desktop. All you need is a phone number to join. You can text or make voice or video calls with friends, either one-on-one or in groups, and use emoji reactions or stickers just like in other apps. But there’s one big difference: Signal is actually really private. This graph outlines popular messaging apps and user data that is shared.
Want to make the switch to Signal? Installation on your Android, iPhone or Desktop is simple and free.
- First, download the Signal App
- Once the App is on your device, open and register using your phone number
- Once registration is completed on your phone, you’ll easily be able to link your desktop or iPad to Signal
