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Signal, a popular encrypted messaging app, has significantly enhanced its group call capabilities, introducing call links that allow users to join a call without requiring a group chat. This feature aligns Signal with other videoconferencing software and enhances its competitiveness. The new call links are reusable, making them suitable for recurring work meetings or family chats. In addition to call links, Signal has implemented features within its calls, including a “raise hand” button and emoji reactions. These enhancements offer greater convenience and user engagement.

References:

• signal.org - Signal's official blog post announcing the new call links feature. - 10d
• Werd I/O - A blog post discussing the impact of the call links feature on Signal's user experience. - 10d
• The Verge - The Verge article highlighting the call links feature and its impact on Signal's competition. - 10d
• RestorePrivacy - Signal Introduces Call Links for Simplified Private Group Calls - 9d
• PCMag - Signal Revamps End-to-End Encrypted Group Calls for Private Video Chats - 9d
• @alternativeto - Signal has added features like call links for group calls, admin controls, a raise hand button, and emoji reactions. It supports up to 50 participants and includes a dedicated calls tab for easier acc - 8d

Classification:

• HashTags: Signal GroupCalls Privacy
• Company: Signal
• Target: Signal users
• Feature: Group Calls
• Type: ProductUpdate
• Severity: Informative