With the privacy drama still looming allover WhatsApp and Facebook, Signal is taking advantage of this as its active users keep growing. The privacy-first company is consistently adding features to make ex-WhatsApp users feel at ease. They are determined to become that app that users can be happy to use, and according to Android Police, its latest update adds a ton of features that should make former WhatsApp users more comfortable.
Here are the new feature coming to Signal that are WhatsApp inspired;
- You can add different backgrounds for individual chats by clicking on the person’s name, or for all chats by going to Settings > Appearance > Chat wallpaper. You can choose between several solid and gradient colors and even select photos taken from your smartphone.
- You can now add custom “About Me” text to your profile, selecting an emoji and typing a short blurb which can also act as a status message.
- The app is now getting animated stickers, with its first pack, “Day to Day”, already available. You can make your own stickers to share with friends using the desktop app.
- Low-data mode for calls lowers the amount of data that calls use up, which may be ideal for those on limited data plans.
- You now have the ability to have up to eight people on a call, up from five before.
- You can select your download preferences to let the app know when to automatically download media files.
- You now have the ability to share a group invite link that lets others join their group chat.
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It seems Signal has always seen itself as the underdog and is just adding new features that are already available on many of the existing best messaging apps, so it’s nice to see them being implemented on Signal, given its recent rise in popularity. The features are rolling out to Signal beta v5.3.1 which you can sign up for on the Play Store.
