Signal Private Messenger Android App Review
The biggest endorsement for Signal Private Messenger for Android came from none other than Mr. Snowden, who had publicly disclosed that he uses this app to communicate with others. Since its introduction in iOS, the app has earned for itself the reputation as one of the most secure, trustworthy solutions for private conversation on mobile phone. Now it is available in Google Play Store as well, free of cost.
Features
Technically, the core of Signal was in existence since 2010. Its makers Open Whisper Systems had two products – RedPhone for calling and TextSecure for secure texting. Signal Private Messenger for Android is essentially a combination of both these apps. The app is a regular messaging app that helps you send/receive encrypted text messages. This end-to-end encryption prevents anybody from snooping on your messages. In other words, using Signal, you can communicate instantly while avoiding SMS fees, create groups so that you can chat in real time with all your friends at once, and share media or attachments all with complete privacy. The server never has access to any of your communication and never stores any of your data. Signal Private Messenger for Android is open source. You can independently verify its security by auditing the code. In fact, Signal for Android is the only private messenger that uses open source peer-reviewed cryptographic protocols to keep your messages safe. The messaging is also pretty fast.
Signal Private Messenger Android app requires your phone number and address book access. There are no separate logins, usernames, passwords, or PINs to manage or lose. The app also provides an option to encrypt messages locally behind a passphrase. Apart from sending messages, Signal Private Messenger for Android also allows you to call your contacts over the internet. Like in text, the calls also are encrypted. It is similar to Skype, but much more secure and is free of cost. Signal Private Messenger app requires Android OS versions 2.3 and up.
Conclusion
As far as security is concerned, Signal Private Messenger for Android is the best option currently available to keep your text and voice conversations private and secured. The app uses an advanced end to end encryption protocol that provides privacy for every message every time. Similarly, the calls to other Signal contacts are also encrypted. The app seems to be fast enough in delivering the messages. You also got an option to secure your messages locally with a passphrase. The UI is user friendly. On the flip side, it is not currently compatible with tablets. Check it out if you take your privacy seriously.
Category: Free Android Apps
