11-03-2015, 05:39 PM
NOV 2 2015, 7:51 PM ET
by DEVIN COLDEWEY
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Open Whisper Systems
Looking for a secure way to make calls and
send messages on Android phones? Signal might be the app you want — and considering Edward Snowden gives it his official blessing,
you can probably count on its efficacy.
I use Signal every day. #notesforFBI (Spoiler: they already know) https:// t.co/KNy0xppsN0 — Edward Snowden (@Snowden) November 2, 2015
Signal is actually just a new name for an app
combining the functions of TextSecure and
Redphone, both from Open Whisper Systems. TextSecure let you message freely and privately with others using the app, and Redphone did the same for phone calls — but now you'll be able to do both from within Signal.
It came out for iOS earlier this year, and was just on Monday released for Android.
You don't need to sign up with a username or
password, and there are no ads or anything.
Just download it and when you reach out to
someone on your contact list, if they have
Signal as well you will be connected securely.
Alternatives like Whatsapp and iMessage also
offer end-to-end encryption, but they don't carry the recommendation of one of the most wanted men in intelligence.
by DEVIN COLDEWEY
Open Whisper Systems
Looking for a secure way to make calls and
send messages on Android phones? Signal might be the app you want — and considering Edward Snowden gives it his official blessing,
you can probably count on its efficacy.
I use Signal every day. #notesforFBI (Spoiler: they already know) https:// t.co/KNy0xppsN0 — Edward Snowden (@Snowden) November 2, 2015
Signal is actually just a new name for an app
combining the functions of TextSecure and
Redphone, both from Open Whisper Systems. TextSecure let you message freely and privately with others using the app, and Redphone did the same for phone calls — but now you'll be able to do both from within Signal.
It came out for iOS earlier this year, and was just on Monday released for Android.
You don't need to sign up with a username or
password, and there are no ads or anything.
Just download it and when you reach out to
someone on your contact list, if they have
Signal as well you will be connected securely.
Alternatives like Whatsapp and iMessage also
offer end-to-end encryption, but they don't carry the recommendation of one of the most wanted men in intelligence.