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Discord Makes End-to-End Encryption the Default for Voice and Video Calls

The move caps a multi‑year rollout of DAVE, an open, audited protocol that secures calls across phones, PCs, browsers, plus consoles.

Instagram Ends End-to-End Encrypted DMs

Apple and Meta Oppose Canada’s Bill C-22, Saying It Threatens Encryption

FBI Recovered Deleted Signal Messages From iPhone Notification Database

Google Brings Gmail End-to-End Encryption to Android and iOS for Enterprise

Proton Launches Workspace Suite and Encrypted Meet to Challenge Google and Microsoft

Instagram Will End End-to-End Encrypted DMs on May 8

Meta to End Instagram Encrypted DMs on May 8, 2026

TikTok Rules Out End-to-End Encryption for DMs Citing User Safety

Apple Begins Testing End-to-End Encrypted RCS in iOS 26.4 Developer Beta

EFF Launches ‘Encrypt It Already’ to Push Default End-to-End Encryption Across Big Tech

WhatsApp Encryption Challenged in U.S. Lawsuit Alleging Meta Access to Private Messages

X Starts Rolling Out 'Chat,' an Encrypted Replacement for DMs on iOS and Web

WhatsApp Rolls Out Passkey‑Encrypted Chat Backups on iOS and Android

WhatsApp Clarifies 'We See You' Post After Privacy Concerns Over Encryption

Musk Escalates Messaging Fight, Touts X Chat as Encrypted Alternative After AWS Outage

EU States Weigh 'Chat Control' Plan Requiring On‑Device Scanning of Encrypted Chats

Google Messages Beta Adds QR Code Key Verification for RCS Chats

UK Scales Back Demand for Apple Encryption Backdoor as Google Confirms No Secret Order