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Signal is the No. 1 downloaded app in the Netherlands. But why?

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Signal is the No. 1 downloaded app in the Netherlands. But why?

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Privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish · 6 days ago

Signal is the No. 1 downloaded app in the Netherlands. But why? | TechCrunch

Privacy-focused messaging app Signal has been flying high in the Dutch app stores this past month, sitting in pole-position for much of it.

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I know it’s not the best, but it is great when you want someone to shift from other popular proprietary app like WhatsApp.
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  Replacing one phone number based system with another may not be a wise choise.

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