Signal has updated its messaging app to allow users to link multiple Android phones, tablets, and iPhones to a single account using a secure QR code system.
Key Points
- Users can link multiple devices by scanning a QR code found in the Signal settings menu.
- The update supports message history transfers and 45 days of media, protected by end-to-end encryption.
- Signal v8.22 for iOS and v8.20 for Android are now available in their respective app stores.
- The interface now automatically adjusts its layout to fit tablets, foldable phones, and various screen aspect ratios.
- Chromebooks are supported for linking, though the interface remains in a preliminary state.