Signal

Millions of people use Signal every day for free and instantaneous communication anywhere in the world. Send and receive high-fidelity messages, participate in HD voice/video calls, and explore a growing set of new features that help you stay connected. Signal’s advanced privacy-preserving technology is always enabled, so you can focus on sharing the moments that matter with the people who matter to you.

Brief

Signal enhances your communication comfort with the highest level of privacy and encryption. Known for putting security at the forefront, Signal's latest update brings the all-new Stories feature to both iOS and Android users, where you can share your fleeting moments with expiring images, videos, and texts. Stay connected, stay secure with Signal.

Core Features

• 📖 Signal Stories: Share moments through images, videos, and texts that disappear after 24 hours. 📚
• 🔒 End-to-End Encryption: Conversations remain confidential with state-of-the-art encryption protocols. 🔐
• 🚀 Speedy Delivery: Messages reach their destination swiftly, even on sluggish networks. 📩
• 🦸 Independent & Nonprofit: Signal's commitment to users with no ads or trackers. 🆓
• 🤝 Easy Connectivity: Use your existing phone number and address book for seamless communication. 📲

Pros

• 👤 Personalization: Customize notifications and experience dark theme for a comfortable interface. 🌙
• 🌐 Global Communication: Enhanced audio and video quality to feel close with anyone around the world. 🌍
• 🎨 Creative Tools: Built-in image editing for the perfect visual message. ✂️
• 🔇 Silent Notifications: Possibility to set 'None' as your ringtone for when silence is golden. 🔕

Cons

• ☎️ Phone Number Required: You need a phone number to register, which could be a privacy concern for some. 📵
• 🔄 Contact Adoption: Relies on other contacts using Signal for secure messaging. 🔄
• 🎥 Data Usage: High-quality calls might consume more data, affecting users with limited data plans. 📊
• 🆕 New Feature Adoption: Users accustomed to old functionalities may need time to adapt to new updates like Stories. 🎓

Price

• 💸 Signal is Free: Enjoy the richness of top-tier privacy without any cost. The app is fully open-source and operates on donations. 💖

Community

• 🌐 Official Website
• 📹 Find community channels and user guides on the Official Signal YouTube Channel
• 🐦 Follow Signal updates on Twitter
• 📘 Check out Signal's latest news on their Facebook page
• 🖼️ Discover more on Signal's Instagram
• 🗨️ Join the conversation on Reddit