SimpleX Chat v5.7.0: Quantum Resistant End-to-End Encryption
SimpleX Chat is a free and open-source messaging platform that has no user identifiers and is private by design. Available on Android, iOS, Linux, Windows and macOS.
- "This release focus is improving the app usability, and preparing the foundation for v5.8 that will provide an in-built protection of user IP addresses when connecting to unknown file and messaging servers, reducing the need to use Tor (which would still remain supported via SOCKS proxy, for additional privacy)," stated SimpleX in a blog post.
"We are planning a 3rd party security audit for the protocols and cryptography design in July 2024, and also the security audit for an implementation in December 2024/January 2025, and it would hugely help us if some part of this $50,000+ expense is covered with donations. See this section for the ways to donate."
What's new
- quantum resistant end-to-end encryption with all contacts.
- forward and save messages without revealing the source.
- in-call sounds and switching sound sources.
- better network connection management.
- customizable profile images.
- added Lithuanian interface language to the Android and desktop apps.
Network updates
- New Transparency Reports page.
- updated our Privacy Policy to remove undefined terms "impermissible" and "acceptable", which would allow us to remove anything we don't like, without any clarity on what that is. You can see the edits here.
- published a new page with Frequently Asked Questions.
- new Security Policy – feedback is welcome.
