Built on the Beldex Network, BChat aims to solve the weaknesses of relying solely on end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for private ...

WhatsApp is developing an encrypted cloud storage backup option with 2GB free space and a possible 50GB paid plan. It will offer secure backups with passkeys or encryption keys, reducing reliance on ...

X Corp. is rolling out its standalone messaging application for iPhone and iPad, prioritizing a fully decentralized-feeling, private environment The software features an entirely ad-free interface ...

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TL;DR: XChat, Elon Musk's encrypted messaging app within X, launches on iPhone and iPad April 17, offering end-to-end encryption, no ads, and features like disappearing messages and video calls. Built ...

The Kremlin has struggled for years to curb internet freedoms and curtail the reach of Western tech platforms that have amassed huge user bases inside Russia. A new Russian super-app is now making ...

During the iOS 26.4 beta cycle, Apple let users test out RCS messaging with end-to-end encryption (E2EE). From the very first beta though, Apple was clear that E2EE for RCS was only being tested in ...

Microsoft will remove access to its AI assistant in certain Office apps for the largest Microsoft 365 enterprise customers next month, and put usage restrictions in place for others. Microsoft is set ...

The attorney generals of North Carolina and South Carolina are calling on President Donald Trump to help crack down on fentanyl-related money laundering through encrypted chat apps. N.C. Attorney ...

Meta will soon end Instagram’s end-to-end encrypted chats, citing low adoption and directing users to export affected messages. Instagram users who opted for extra privacy in their DMs may want to ...

Instagram will officially discontinue end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for direct messages on May 8, 2026. Meta cited low user adoption as the primary reason, though the move follows years of regulatory ...