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Signal is gaining wide popularity in India especially among WhatsApp users amid the privacy policy controversy. The messaging app has been downloaded by millions of users in the country. In fact, it is currently the top free app on Google Play Store as well as Apple App Store. After the popular messaging platform, WhatsApp, updated its privacy policy users have quit the platform to join either Signal or Telegram. Also Read - How to create and send Happy Vishu 2021, Odia New Year, Bohag Bihu, and Puthandu WhatsApp stickers
WhatsApp can be used on both mobile as well as desktop. Similar is the case with Telegram as well. Both these platforms have a separate web version. However, that’s not the case with Signal. There’s no particular web version for Signal. If you want to use Signal on your laptop or PC you will need to download the app first, install it and then you will be able to use the messaging platform on your PC. Also Read - WhatsApp rolling out disa
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Here s why Elon Musk recommends using Signal over WhatsApp.
WhatsApp has recently announced new terms of service and privacy policy that now allows the company to share user data with Facebook. With this, the privacy of the users is being affected and they are now looking to switch towards other apps. One popular alternative to WhatsApp is Telegram. However, Elon Musk is recommending people to download an app called Signal.Â
Signal noticed a significant jump in the number of new users right after Elon Musk s tweet. In his tweet, Elon Musk just said, âUse Signalâ advising his followers to use the privacy-focused app over WhatsApp. In case you have been using Telegram or Signal already, you also might have noticed a spike in your contacts available on the app.
Signal tips and tricks: The app is gaining popualrity among WhatsApp users in India. It has become the most downlaod app on Google Play store, App store.
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Signal is a messaging app just like Facebook’s WhatsApp. You must have heard a lot about the app in India. That’s because WhatsApp users are disappointed with the newly updated privacy policy. Earlier last week, the popular messaging platform WhatsApp announced updated its privacy policy, which included details of data it collects from users and shares with parent company Facebook. Users are unhappy with the revelations and are looking for an alternative app. That’s when many including Tesla CEOElon Musk suggested Signal app. Also Read - Facebook refuses to disclose your involvement in massive data breach