If your choice of encrypted messaging app is a toss-up between , Telegram and WhatsApp, do not waste your time with anything but Signal. This isn’t about which has cuter features, more bells and whistles, or is most convenient to use — this is about pure privacy. If that’s what you’re after, nothing beats Signal.
Link: Signal vs. WhatsApp vs. Telegram: What to know before you switch messaging apps
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