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2026-04-29 09:39:03 UTC

Signal is working on a standalone version for Signal Desktop that does not require a mobile phone 🤩
Also more adjustable options when using Desktop as a linked device
👉 https://aboutsignal.com/news/signal-desktop-without-a-mobile-phone-standalone-version-in-development/
#signal #signalapp #signalmessenger #news #windows #linux #macOS #desktop #tech #aboutsignal

2026-03-26 15:29:46 UTC

As the gold standard for end-to-end encryption Signal is constantly working to further improve its security and encryption together with the academic community.
We summarized the key insights from the Real World Crypto Symposium 2026, focusing on Signal and practical cryptography.
👉 https://aboutsignal.com/news/insights-into-the-latest-encryption-developments-at-signal-at-the-real-world-crypto-symposium/
#signal #signalapp #signalmessenger #tech

2026-01-24 10:23:43 UTC

Signal's popularity soars across various countries, now #1 in Finland 💙
Read more 👉 https://aboutsignal.com/news/signal-popularity-soars-number-one-in-finland/
#signal #signalmessenger #signalapp #tech #privacy #whatsapp #telegram #finland #europe #news

2026-01-08 09:55:23 UTC

Signal massively downloaded amid rising tensions, number one in Denmark 🇩🇰 🇬🇱
People are looking for a safer alternative to WhatsApp
👉 https://aboutsignal.com/news/signal-massively-downloaded-amid-rising-tensions-number-one-in-denmark/
#signal #signalmessenger #signalapp #tech #privacy #whatsapp #denmark #greenland #news

2026-01-07 16:43:56 UTC

What’s next for Signal in 2026? These handy features are coming soon ✨
Pinned messages, Android tablets, new backup options, and more!
👉 https://aboutsignal.com/news/whats-next-for-signal-in-2026-these-handy-features-are-coming-soon/
#signal #signalapp #signalmessenger #privacy #android #ios #windows #linux #macos #tech

2025-12-09 09:27:31 UTC

Viewing tip for everyone who has nothing to hide
👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/Ocoy2-b330I?si=VJuLCr26xqgb5vku
#signal #signalapp #signalmessenger #privacy

2025-12-05 18:54:20 UTC

Great WhatsApp advice: Leave WhatsApp groups quietly 🤫
#WhatsApp can see everything about your group: profile photo, group description, who’s in your group, even who used to be in it (!), and much more…
Keep your #privacy top of mind. Switch to #Signal.
Download 👉 https://signal.org/install 💙
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2025-11-29 19:01:31 UTC

For our Dutch followers and people with access to Dutch TV 🇳🇱
Tomorrow Signal's president [@Mer__edith](https://mastodon.world/@Mer__edith ) in #Buitenhof (pronounce as: "BOW-tun-hoff" but we'll count "TV" as correct)
It's about #signal #privacy & #bigtech
📺 Nov 30, 12:10 CET Channel: NPO1
https://www.vpro.nl/buitenhof/artikelen/buitenhof-30-november-2025

2025-11-13 06:50:21 UTC

It's happening! 🎉 Signal introduces polls in group chats 📊
After a short testing period, the feature will be available to everyone.
Read more 👉 https://aboutsignal.com/news/signal-launches-polls-in-group-chats/
#signal #signalapp #signalmessenger #news #android #ios #iphone #ipodtouch #windows #macos #linux #tech

2025-11-02 09:22:08 UTC

#signal #signalapp #signalmessenger #whatsapp #privacy
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2025-10-20 08:44:09 UTC

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Signal is aware of the outage and confirms that the problems are caused by Amazon Web Services.
https://mastodon.world/@Mer__edith/115405436746725236
#signal #signalapp #signalmessenger #outage #signaldown

2025-10-20 07:43:33 UTC

Currently, there is an outage affecting various online services, including #Signal.
Other apps such as #Snapchat and #Canva are also not working due to this.
👉 https://aboutsignal.com/news/outage-at-signal-and-several-other-online-services/
#signal #signalapp #signalmessenger #outage

2025-09-23 09:07:39 UTC

Subtly let your friends know you’re on #Signal 💙
The Also on Signal-badge for your profile picture in #WhatsApp and #Telegram is now available in multiple languages ✨
Use the free handy tool 👉 https://signalbadge.eu/?lang=en
More tips for your switch 💡 https://aboutsignal.com/blog/how-to-switch-from-whatsapp-to-signal/
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2025-09-10 10:56:31 UTC

📹 New video about Signal!
Chema Alonso talks with Signal President Meredith Whittaker about privacy, AI, ethics & the future of agentic AI.
Watch it here 🍿 https://aboutsignal.com/videos-podcasts/videos/chema-alonso-interviews-meredith-whittaker/
@npub1lru…l4ur [@Mer__edith](https://mastodon.world/@Mer__edith )
#signal #signalapp #signalmessenger #privacy #AI

2025-09-02 16:20:10 UTC

European Commission recommends using Signal internally with disappearing messages for privacy and security (instead of WhatsApp or Telegram)
Read more 👉 https://aboutsignal.com/news/european-commission-internally-recommends-signal-with-disappearing-messages/
#signal #signalapp #signalmessenger #eu #europeancommission #privacy #security

2025-08-12 06:07:30 UTC

Meta AI, the honest spokesperson for #WhatsApp 🤣
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2025-07-14 06:38:33 UTC

🎧New podcast: Signal president [@Mer__edith](https://mastodon.world/@Mer__edith ) Whittaker in a conversation with Evelyn Austin of @npub1vuw…gshh about Signal, privacy and AI. Hosted by Nuria Ribas Costa and @npub1nvr…mpj2
👉 https://aboutsignal.com/videos-podcasts/podcasts/meredith-whittaker-on-signal-surveillance-and-the-future-of-ai/
#signal #signalapp #signalmessenger #privacy #AI