Signal’s New Storage Plan: Free Giggles or Pricey Privacy?
Signal is rolling out a free 100MB storage system for users, with an upgrade option to 100GB for $1.99/month. This ensures your encrypted messages and media are safe, even if your dog decides your phone is a chew toy. Signal remains committed to privacy, unlike some tech companies that shall remain nameless.
Hot Take:
Signal has finally cracked the code on how to give you more storage for all your memes without needing to sell your soul for ad revenue. Who knew that your privacy and extra cloud storage could go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly? Move over, non-encrypted apps; Signal is flexing its philanthropic pecs while making sure your GIFs and privacy remain unscathed!
Key Points:
- Signal introduces a free storage system with 100MB for the last 45 days of media.
- The storage feature is opt-in to align with users’ message deletion preferences.
- Paid option available: $1.99/month for 100GB of storage.
- Encrypted storage with a 64-character key ensures data security.
- Feature rolling out on Android, iOS, and desktop clients.
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