Product showcase: Session, a messenger without phone numbers or metadata (opens in new tab)

Instant messaging has been around for decades, but it became widely adopted with the emergence of smartphones. Earlier, communication was limited to basic text messages. Messaging expanded to include photos, videos, and video calls without relying on telecom networks, as long as there is a reliable data connection. Privacy and metadata concerns With the growth of communication, privacy and security concerns became more prominent. Companies responded by encrypting message content to protect us...