Just as the buzz about information leak from Facebook’s service WhatsApp subsided, another news story emerged. Mark Zuckerberg himself prefers to use the confidential app Signal, ignoring his own messenger WhatsApp. This is equivalent to the owner of Mercedes-Benz constantly driving BMW cars.
Messenger Signal – What It Is, Features
Signal is a communication tool in the form of a mobile application. A messenger. Operating in real-time mode. The program functions similarly to the legendary Telegram. It can send text messages, videos, images, share location, and make voice and video calls.
Signal was created in 2013 by a private company. The application has open source code and a very powerful encryption system. Rumor has it that even the FBI does not have access to users’ correspondence. Accordingly, the messenger has gained recognition among politicians, businessmen, activists, and journalists.
The app’s feature is that it does not display ads and does not collect user information. In the 21st century, this is a serious argument, as our previously beloved Skype and Viber have turned into real advertising dumps.
Which is Better – Signal or Telegram
Undoubtedly, the Signal messenger is better than Telegram. Pavel Durov’s claimed features for E2E protection and confidentiality of information are unverified in practice. Telegram is a regular communicator with significant security gaps but offers very convenient functionality.
We all love the Telegram app for its ability to customize and use bots (network robots). Scripts can perform very complex tasks related to organizational issues. Additionally, the program can transfer large files between users and create conferences for thousands of participants.
The Signal program is more focused on conversation confidentiality. It has good potential for group communication in conferences of 1000 people. Plus, it has a well-implemented system for working without tying to a server.
