Signal Private Messenger
About this version
Signal ships Android updates frequently, typically every week or two, mixing security patches with steady feature work. Because the project moves deliberately, big additions like usernames or group calling arrive later than on commercial rivals but land in solid shape. Security fixes are handled quietly and quickly, and the changelogs are terse, so an update often contains more than it admits.
What recent updates focused on
- Phone-number privacy: usernames, links, and controls over who can discover you
- Call quality improvements and a redesigned calling interface
- Backup and device-transfer work to soften the pain of moving phones
Our update advice
Keep auto-update on; running an old build of a security tool defeats its purpose. If you install the APK from signal.org instead of Google Play, that build updates itself, but Play remains the simpler option for most people.
The authoritative source for the current version number, changelog, and
requirements is the official Google Play listing
(package org.thoughtcrime.securesms). Read our full assessment in the
Signal Private Messenger review.
