Signal is one of the most popular Messenger alternatives for WhatsApp. However, the app has so far been able to boast relatively few features. This is about to change and Signal is bringing in a feature from the Facebook universe.
This WhatsApp feature is moving to Signal
Notably, it’s a story feature that Twitter once also had. Now the feature is also on its way to Signal, which was already evident in the spring. Not just on Reddit read a relevant rumors, but also on GitHub. After a short test phase, the feature is now officially available on the messaging service. Meredith Whittaker, President of Signal, explains why Signal’s History feature was chosen: “We developed the History feature because it’s a popular feature that our users wanted. And because we want to make sure that whatever form people choose to communicate, they can do so in a secure and private way “.
The principle of operation is the same as that already known from WhatsApp, Instagram and Co. As a user, you can easily share photos and videos with all your contacts on Signal. Text messages are also possible. Sending content to individual users is history. The photos and videos shared in the story remain for 24 hours and then disappear automatically.
Signal: the safety functions remain active
The story should also focus on data security, which clearly sets Signal apart from the competition in general. Stories are end-to-end encrypted; You can also choose in the settings if you want to activate the feature. You can find the corresponding field in the app settings. Finally, you have the option to only share your story with certain people and exclude other specific contacts. Possible they are
- Signal connections (your Signal contacts, people you have had individual chats with on Signal)
- Custom (predefined subsets of people)
- Group stories
What does “Group Stories” mean? This means you can also share your story with groups who can then react, share, reply and view that story.
