

Signal saw a sudden spike in downloads when Elon Musk founder of Tesla and Space X and now the world's richest man tweeted, “Use Signal”.


Signal, Telegram see demand spike as new WhatsApp terms stir debate The encrypted messaging app offers an auto-deleting feature to ensure even more privacy, however, the only thing it lags is animated emojis as the app currently doesn’t support it. The app is easy to use and has similar features to WhatsApp such as a disappearing messaging feature, voice, and video calling. Signal is probably the best alternative to WhatsApp offering users an encrypted and free platform. Here are three alternatives to WhatsApp that offer users an encrypted messaging platform ensuring their data is secured and private. The new terms of service didn't sit well with privacy watchdogs and activists who questioned the “accept our data grab or get out” move. WhatsApp recently made headlines after announcing its new terms of services which will allow parent company Facebook and its subsidiaries to collect user data, including phone numbers and location. Silhouettes of mobile users are seen next to logos of social media apps Signal, Whatsapp and Telegram projected on a screen in this picture illustration taken March 28, 2018.
