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Signal on MacRumors

… Encrypted Messaging App Signal Sees Surge in Popularity Following WhatsApp Privacy Policy Update Encrypted messaging app Signal faced big delays in verifying the phone numbers of new accounts on Thursday because of a sudden surge in people trying to join the platform. …

Apr 22, 2026 · Tim Hardwick

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WhatsApp on MacRumors

… The stunning growth in the platform's user base was linked to an exodus from rival chat app WhatsApp, which concerned many of its users with a confusing privacy policy update that seemed to imply that more of their data would be shared with Facebook. …

May 13, 2026 · Tim Hardwick