In the announcement made by WhatsApp, it was emphasized that WhatsApp messages are end-to-end encrypted and that what is shared with friends and family will remain between them. It was stated in the statement that neither WhatsApp nor Facebook can see the messages and that the people will not be shared with Facebook.
Despite this post by WhatsApp, those looking for a new messaging app can see the alternative apps and their advantages in the rest of our news. Here are alternative messaging apps to WhatsApp:
Applications That Can Be Used Instead of WhatsApp
Telegram
Developed by Russian engineers, Telegram’s user count has increased by nearly 40 million in Turkey in the last week. Telegram, which allows voice/video calls in addition to messaging, can be used on mobile phones, laptops and desktop computers. Telegram, which provides security with the MTProto protocol, has an end-to-end encryption feature.
Signal
It is an encrypted and open-source messaging application that came to the fore with the recommendation of Tesla inventor Elon Musk. Voice and video calls can be made on Signal, where all messages are encrypted end-to-end. Signal, which has many features such as encrypted correspondence, auto-deleted messages and secret keyboard mode, can be downloaded from Google Play and Apple Store.
BEEP
It is a local and national application developed by Turkcell’s Turkish engineers. BiP, which allows group voice and video calls as well as messaging, can be used on all operators as well as Mac and Windows-based computers.
Viber
Viber, which offers voice and video calling features, can also be used on computers. Viber also allows groups of up to 250 people.
Line
It is a messaging application developed by Japanese engineers. Line features free text and voice messaging, voice calling and group chat. This application works on Android and iOS phones and can also be used on computers.
iMessage
The iMessage application, developed by US technology giant Apple for its devices, offers features such as group messaging, location sharing and message effects. This application, which supports end-to-end encryption, can be used simultaneously on iPhone, iPad and Mac devices.
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