Updating from Chat Wallpapers to Animated Stickers: New Features of Signal

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There are several new features that have been introduced in the Signal messaging app. The new update is rolling out iOS (version 5.3.1) and Android (5.3.7) with some new specifications. The adding features help the messaging app to stand out from others. The new data management features were received by the iOS version of the Signal app. The new updates happen globally and they are trying to push to everyone. The signal is messaging platform and it offers a centralized encrypted messaging service. This platform is developed by the signal Technology Foundation and Signal Messenger LLC. It needs an internet connection to send one-to-one and group messages. This app can be used for sending the file, voice notes, images, and videos. This app becomes more popular in recent times and it is considered a Whatsapp rival.

Mainstream features like wallpaper and stickers are added recently. The Signal messaging app is introducing a plethora of features and specifications for the users. All these are developed because of the growing popularity of the particular app. Chat wallpaper is the new feature that arrived now. Everybody can customize the chat wallpaper according to the need of the customers. Choice of customized wallpaper is a good opportunity to attract more users. The new about option in the Signal app is another important feature of it. We can arrange the wallpapers for the individual chats or as the default background for all other contacts. There is an option to select a predefined wallpaper and a chance to upload your photo. 

The next added feature is animated stickers, the very first official animated sticker pack by signal will be “Day by Day” by Miguel Angel Camprubi. WhatsApp released its animated stickers in July 2020. The Signal is providing an opportunity for the users to develop their own APNG animated sticker packs in Signal Desktop as well. They can share the sticker with multiple chats also. This app enables iOS users to lower data usage for calls. The latest update comes up with the image compression quality. The sender’s name will display in the group chats. According to the report made by Sensor Tower, Signal was downloaded over 23 lakh times in the period between January 6 and January 10. The major reason behind the sudden shift towards the Signal app is the updated privacy policy of WhatsApp.

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