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Signal has introduced a new security feature called Automatic Key Verification which helps confirm that you are securely connected with your contact using end-to-end encryption. Signal announced the feature in a blog post. Signal messages are always end-t

Signal has announced that Signal Desktop will soon be officially released with support for Linux ARM64 systems. This will make the popular chat app accessible on Linux computers using ARM64 processors. The first beta version of Signal Desktop for Linux AR

As our regular readers know, Signal is working on a way to register an account without a phone number. New hints reveal that this optional alternative registration method for Signal will require a one-time payment. The ability to register for Signal witho

Signal introduced support for Chromebooks in Signal Android version 8.20. This is the first version of the Signal Android app that can be installed on a Chromebook through ChromeOS's Android compatibility layer. Users with supported devices can install Si

Signal has increased the maximum file size for attachments. Users can now send files up to 200 MB, doubling the previous limit of 100 MB. The increase makes it easier to share larger files, such as documents or ZIP files. Users can now share more content

Signal is working on a way to optionally sign up without a phone number. The feature has not yet been officially confirmed, and it is not yet known whether it will be available to all users or in what form. The ability to register for Signal without a pho

Signal is internally testing a new feature on Android that gives users more control over deleted messages. The experimental option introduces a temporary placeholder after a message is removed from your own device using "Delete for me", allowing you to st

Scheduled messages in Note to Self now trigger notifications, making it easier to use the feature for reminders. Scheduled messages are currently available only on Signal for Android. Previously, scheduled messages in Note to Self did not trigger notifica

Last updated: July 31, 2026 (availability updated) Signal users can now link an iPhone to their existing Signal account on another device, such as a primary iPhone or an Android phone. This is useful for people who use multiple phones, such as a personal

Do you see a badge on someone's profile picture featuring a growing plant with a water droplet? Give that person a thumbs up! It's Signal's new badge design for people who have supported Signal with a one-time donation. Signal is developed by the Signal F