End-to-end encryption

Signal now allows users to link multiple phones, including Android and iPhone, to a single account. The update enables message syncing across devices and optional transfer of end-to-end encrypted messages to mitigate security risks. The feature is available with Signal versions 8.20 (Android) and 8.22 (iPhone/iPad).

A federal judge dismissed claims against Meta from WhatsApp users alleging the company lied about message encryption, citing insufficient evidence from unnamed whistleblowers. Plaintiffs were given until August 13 to amend their complaint, which accuses Meta of accessing private WhatsApp communications through internal processes.

BChat is a decentralized messaging app built on the Beldex Network, designed to address limitations of relying solely on end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for private messaging.

Texas Attorney General has sued Meta, alleging that WhatsApp does not actually provide end-to-end encryption despite the company's claims since 2016. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg previously testified under oath to Congress that WhatsApp messages are fully encrypted and not visible to Facebook systems. The lawsuit challenges Meta's long-standing promises about WhatsApp's encryption capabilities.

Discord has introduced end-to-end encryption on all calls, enhancing user privacy. This update is a significant win for privacy on the social app. The move aims to protect user communications.

Meta is removing end-to-end encryption from Instagram, allowing the company to read user chats. This change raises concerns about user privacy. The move takes effect immediately.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez secured a $375 million victory against Meta in a child safety case. Meta now faces a three-week public nuisance trial to determine required platform changes, including age verification, encryption restrictions for minors, and usage limits.

Google has introduced end-to-end encryption for Gmail in its iOS and Android apps, specifically targeting enterprise users. The update enhances data security by encrypting emails during transmission and storage.

Google has launched end-to-end encryption for Gmail on all Android and iOS devices. The feature enables enterprise users to securely read and compose emails without requiring additional tools.