The current users of the Signal app can export the data and then import it to the latest Signal Desktop app during the setup process.

It means that if you have been using the Signal app as a browser extension all these days, you can stop doing so by relying on the standalone app for the platforms such as Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 as well as macOS 10.9 and above.ĭon’t miss: 7 Tips to protect your family against online threats If you’re a Chrome user, having your browser open will no longer be synonymous with having Signal Desktop open. If you’re a Firefox or Safari user, you don’t need to install Chrome to send and receive Signal messages on your computer. Signal Desktop is now available in a new, standalone form, and the Chrome App has been deprecated. The company made the announcement via its blog post: The company is eventually introducing a dedicated desktop app for the private messaging service. We had earlier reported that the Open Whisper Systems launched its Signal desktop app via Chrome browser back in 2016.

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