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Telegram becomes the most downloaded app globally in January 2021, followed by TikTok

India reported the largest number of Telegram app downloads resulting in 24 percent of the total downloads.

Hike messaging app pulled down from Google Play Store and Apple App Store

Hike official said that global companies like Telegram, Signal were too strong and unless India bans foreign firms, it is difficult for homegrown apps.

WhatsApp delays new privacy policy by three months amid backlash over data sharing with Facebook

WhatsApp now says it is now going to use the three-month delay to better communicate both the changes in its new policy and its long-standing privacy practices

Signal to soon roll out chat wallpapers, animated stickers and more features for users in India

For iOS users, Signal will be coming out with media auto-download settings and full-screen profile photos.

How to move WhatsApp group chats to Signal messaging app

The Signal app has become the top free app on the Play Store and App Store in India.

WhatsApp privacy policy update: Concerned about privacy, users look at alternative like Signal, Telegram

Tesla, SpaceX and Boring Company CEO Elon Musk has also been urging people into "Use Signal".

Facebook planning to launch its own cryptocurrency in first half of 2019: Report

Facebook is secretly guarding its crypto plans to an extent that its more-than-50-members cryptocurrency team works in a silo in a different office premise

US rights groups seek secret documents describing Facebook's encryption case

A secret US government effort forced Facebook to decrypt voice conversations on its Messenger app.

US government forces Facebook to break encryption in Messenger for wiretapping

Facebook might be held in contempt of court for refusing to carry out the surveillance request.

If you're looking for alternatives to WhatsApp, here are three recommendations

In the wake of lynchings resulting from WhatsApp forwards, looking for alternatives is a good idea.