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Signal is one of the most popular applications of the moment. In part, thanks to WhatsApp. When Facebook announced the new policy for its messaging app, many users began looking for alternatives: Telegram, iMessage or Signal. This last option seems to have been liked a lot: the app has already accumulated more than 50 million downloads and has a 4.5-star rating with more than a million reviews. Most contacts agree that it is a very good alternative to WhatsAppWith the latest update it looks even more similar.
The latest version of Signal, currently in beta, adds features to make it more like WhatsApp. These are novelties that can be very interesting when talking with our contacts through the app. They can also help with the transition from WhatsApp to Signal, as this way the user will be more familiar with the application. One of these additions is the possibility of including a wallpaper in chatss, something that WhatsApp has already allowed for years. The option, found in the application settings, allows us to choose a chat background or apply the dark mode in the 'Wallpaper'. We can also create our own wallpaper.
The second novelty is that of sending Stickers in our conversations We can even create our own stickers through the app.Now it is also possible to include a status to appear next to our contact information, Signal will offer us some examples, but we can create our own with text and emojis.
Another WhatsApp feature that the new messaging application has added to its application: the possibility of establishing which files we want to be downloaded automatically. Also it is possible to create an invitation link for other users to join a group easily On the other hand, a low data consumption mode has been implemented, which Allows you to reduce data during app calls.
And speaking of calls, the app has increased the maximum number of participants in the app. Go from 5 to 8 people in group calls, just like WhatsApp. Finally, when we are going to share something through a third-party application, Signal will show suggested contacts in the sharing tab.This is something we see not only in the Facebook messaging app, but also in other messaging apps.
How to try new Signal features now
As I mentioned, the update is available in beta, both on iOS and Android. These new features will reach the final version in the coming weeks. If you want to try the new features now, just follow a few simple steps.
On Android, go to the Google Play Store and search for the Signal app. Next, click on the app and swipe to the bottom of the app's information page. Click the button that says 'Join Beta Program'. Update the application so you can receive the latest news before anyone else.
On iOS the process is different. First, you need to download the Test Flight appIt is available for free on the App Store. Then click on this link from your mobile. The app will open automatically and the registration process will begin. After completing the steps within the app, you will be able to download the beta version.
If you don't want to risk having app crashes, you can always wait for the final version to come out and update the app. To do this, you just have to go to the application store (Google Play or App Store) and click on the 'My applications' section. Then, in the Signal app, tap on 'Update'.
Via: Wabetainfo.
