How to send encrypted messages to iOS, Android devices for free — zdnet.com

In a post-Snowden era, privacy and security have become hot topics -- but encryption often comes at a premium. Now, however, you can send end-to-end encrypted messages from iOS to Android devices for free. On Monday, Open Whisper Systems announced the launch of Signal 2.0, with support for TextSecure private messaging. The free app allows users to send end-to-end encrypted group, text, picture, and video messages between Signal on iPhone and both RedPhone and TextSecure on Android, with the added bonus of removing SMS and MMS fees.

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