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Popular encrypted messaging appSignalis a step closer to ditching phone numbers for good, in the name of privacy.

The test is available for Android, iOS, MacOS, and Windows users.

If you wish to take part, we invite you tohead to OLeary’s postfor all the details.

Below, there’s also a screenshot of how the new build’s controls look.

Signal is testing username feature.

This would mean that you would not have to provide your phone number to people you want to contact.

You will be able to set your phone number as private and not share it.

It also adds to the security of Signal encryption infrastructure.

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