10 January 2021, 7:35 pm EST By Messaging applications are a must these days and have been an integral part of online communications especially during the present COVID-19 pandemic, giving them high volume demand and use in everyday life. However, Facebook's recent WhatsApp policy focused on data sharing, and alternatives such as Telegram and Signal are considered. (Photo : TechTimes) Encrypted messaging apps are now taking the spotlight from WhatsApp, thanks to Elon Musk who suggested a new application to replace the Facebook-owned app to protect user data. Top choices include Signal and Telegram who have been battling it out for the top spotlight and one significant bug flaw makes one advantageous over the other.