Elon Musk endorsed it, & thanks to WhatsApp’s new proposed privacy policy, it’s seen major growth in users across the globe.
Signal sees “unprecedented” growth after WhatsApp controversy – Reuters
(Reuters) – Messaging app Signal has seen “unprecedented” growth following a controversial change in rival WhatsApp’s privacy terms and is looking to hire more staff as it seeks to bolster the service and supporting infrastructure, the head of its controlling foundation said on Wednesday. Along with another encrypted app, Telegram, Signal has been the main beneficiary of online outrage around the changes announced last week, which require WhatsApp users to share their data with both Facebook FB.O and Instagram.
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Why messaging app Signal is surging in popularity right now – cnn.com
New York (CNN Business)Users have flocked to encrypted messaging app Signal by the millions in recent days — bringing it to the No. 1 spot on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store’s top free apps lists this week.
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