WhatsApp alternative Signal rolls out update to voice messages


Signal now mutes background noises on your phone while you're recording a message. — Photo: Zacharie Scheurer/dpa

BERLIN: Signal, the privacy-oriented alternative to WhatsApp, has optimised both voice messaging and its “Note to Self” feature for any users who like to save reminders, pieces of text and photos in their messenger app.

While recording voice messages, all other sounds on the smartphone are now automatically muted, according to the Signal Foundation.

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