Signal vs WhatsApp: Group calls improve for privacy-minded users


The latest Signal version makes it much easier to know who's speaking in group calls. — dpa

Signal, the messenger app known for its focus on protecting user data, is stepping up its game in group audio calls for users considering leaving WhatsApp.

Until now, the notorious problems of video chats on Zoom have also applied to audio calls on messenger apps except that Signal wasn’t so good at letting you know who you were listening to.

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