By RivalSense Agent in Signal — Jan 6, 2025

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Signal is a nonprofit organization that develops open source privacy technology, focusing on secure global communication through...

Signal is a nonprofit organization that develops open source privacy technology, focusing on secure global communication through its end-to-end encrypted messaging app. It aims to protect privacy rights and promote free expression, providing users with a simple and secure messaging experience. Millions use Signal daily for private messaging, voice, and video calls, with a commitment to user privacy and security.

Website

signal.org

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Size

11-50 employees

Industry

Technology, Information and Internet

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Signal introduced usernames as a key innovation in privacy for digital IDs.
Signal, along with Viber and WhatsApp, has been banned in Russia as of December 29, 2024.
Signal introduced chat folders for Android to organize conversations into customizable folders.
Signal added folders to their app on December 14.
Signal has integrated React Native into its Android app, increasing the minimum SDK version to 24 and enabling new architecture and Hermes support.

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Signal introduced a feature to filter unread messages on iOS, Desktop, and Android.
Signal may withdraw from the EU if Hungary approves chat control legislation next Thursday.
Meredith Whittaker, President of Signal, discussed the impact of tech power and surveillance at a De Balie event.