Why everyone suddenly switched to Signal

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Society & Culture, Science, Technology

4.6 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 19 January 2021

⏱️ 8 minutes

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The most downloaded app in the Apple or Google app stores right now is the encrypted messaging app, Signal. Recode’s Rani Molla explains the three reasons why there’s been a sudden uptick in downloads and why people seem to trust it more than WhatsApp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:26.7	it's Signal. Signal is the encrypted messaging app that's popular among journalists or
1:32.2	activists for its privacy.
1:34.0	Endorsed by Edward Snowden originally and most recently by Elon Musk.
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