Signal, a messaging app, has updated its service to allow users to link multiple phones to one account, according to The Verge. This update enables users to access and respond to messages across all linked devices. The new feature is available on Signal version 8.20 for Android and version 8.22 for iPhone and iPad.
With this update, users can link an Android phone or iPhone to their existing Signal account, in addition to PCs and iPads, which were already supported. Users can also choose to transfer an end-to-end encrypted copy of their previous messages to newly linked devices, mitigating the risk of compromised devices. The Verge reports that the update is rolling out now.
This update is significant as it enhances the convenience and security of using Signal across multiple devices. The ability to link multiple phones to one account is a notable expansion of Signal's capabilities.