Secure messaging app Signal now available in Google Chrome

Open Whisper System has announced that it launched a desktop version of its secure messaging app Signal as a beta in the Google Chrome app.

According to a report from The Next Web, NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden uses Signal, which means this encrypted open-source messaging app can really let people communicate privately. It has been previously available on the iOS and it launched last month on Android through RedPhone's service.

Geeky-Gadgets has reported on the statement released by Open Whisper System, which says, "As always, everything is end-to-end encrypted and painstakingly engineered in order to keep your communication safe - allowing you to send high-quality private group, text, picture, and video messages for free. Your contacts don't have to guess where to message you, and when you switch devices the conversation you started will already be there."

Tech Times has reported that the Chrome app on the desktop can be linked to the user's phone. This syncs the messages, allowing the users to seamlessly contact people as they move from their phones to their computers at home. Signal Chrome app gives users a free way to chat, send images, and send files securely with individuals or a group.

However, only Android devices can connect to the user's desktop account as of now. IOS users have to wait a little longer before the app goes to that platform. The company is still working on an iOS version, but there is no official schedule when they will roll out a version for that platform.

As of December 3, 7,000 people have lined up to use Signal, which means people who want to try the new app has to wait in a queue.

"All of our code is free, open source, and available on GitHub. This allows experts to verify our protocols and our implementations," according to the statement from Open Whisper System.