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Signal Expands Multi-Device Support to Link Multiple Phones to One Account
Key points
- Signal now supports linking multiple phones to one account.
- Users can link an iPhone to an existing Signal account.
- Android phones can also be linked to a single account.
- Message history and recent media can be transferred securely.
- Update rolls out with Signal 8.20 (Android) and 8.22 (iOS).
Expanded Multi-Device Capabilities
Signal has introduced an update that allows users to link multiple phones to a single Signal account. This expansion includes support for linking additional iPhones and Android phones, moving beyond the previous limitation of only linking PCs and iPads.
The update enables users to check and respond to new messages across all their linked devices, enhancing the multi-device experience for those who use separate personal and work phones or multiple devices.
Secure Message History Transfer
When linking a new device, Signal provides an option to transfer an end-to-end encrypted copy of previous messages. For iOS users, this includes the complete message history and the last 45 days of saved media.
Signal states that this transfer uses the same "link-and-sync" technology already in place for iPad and desktop devices, ensuring the security of user data.
Version Rollout and Platform Support
The update is currently rolling out, with Signal version 8.20 for Android and version 8.22 for iPhone/iPad. This development brings Signal's multi-device functionality closer to other messaging ecosystems, such as Apple's Messages, where conversations are available across various Apple devices.
Signal has also made interface improvements to better support large devices, including foldable phones, and is working on optimizing the interface for its ChromeOS app.
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How outlets covered it
Signal has updated its messaging app to allow users to link multiple phones, including Android and iPhone devices, to one Signal account. This update expands device linking beyond PCs and iPads, enabling message synchronization across all linked devices and offering an option to transfer encrypted message history.
Signal's latest iOS update, version 8.22, allows users to link an additional iPhone to their existing Signal account, expanding multi-device support beyond iPads and desktops. This update enables the transfer of message history and recent media between linked iPhones, enhancing the multi-device experience for users with multiple Apple devices.