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Russia targets WhatsApp and pushes new 'super-app' as internet blackouts grow (www.bbc.com)
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[–] abbiistabbii@lemmy.blahaj.zone 24 points 3 days ago (2 children)

That exists. It's called Signal.

[–] drath@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

But dont try to use it in Russia (or Iran, or anywhere with authoritarian government). That's how you put a target on your head.

I'd suggest matrix but it kind of sucks as well.

Any other options?