Downloads of privacy-focused messaging apps #signal and #telegram got a boost as users looked for alternatives to Facebook-owned #whatsapp over concerns about changes to the service's privacy policy.
Signal saw approximately 7.5 million installs globally through the Apple App Store and Google Play store between Jan. 6 and Jan. 10, according to Sensor Tower. That's 43 times the number from the previous week. It is highest week or even monthly install number for Signal in the app's history.
Meanwhile Telegram saw 5.6 million downloads globally from Wednesday through Sunday, according to #apptopia.
Signal claims to have "state-of-the-art end-to-end encryption" as part of its service, which prevents messages from being read by those who are not the intended recipient.
Lord Help the American People to WAKE UP!!
#apple and #google have shut off the Parler app.
this is Tyranny. This is Scary! "They" are controlling the accessing of information and news. "They" are controlling what our "free" society can see, read and share. "They are squelching our republic from operating...
"Their" takeover of the US is almost complete... geez, I sound like a whacko saying that....