Signal Closes Privacy Gap With Usernames; Still the Most Secure Messaging App
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Update your iPhone to the latest version of Signal, which now allows you to use usernames instead of phone numbers for more privacy.
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Signal offers best-in-class security and has closed a major privacy gap by adding usernames.
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iMessage falls short on privacy compared to Signal due to lack of encryption when messaging Android users.
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SMS texting is insecure and fraught with scams - avoid when possible.
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Signal still lacks cloud backups, but may add an optional backup feature soon, making it nearly flawless for privacy-focused messaging.