Privacy-focused messaging app Signal is adding new features for video calls, including links, reactions and a calls tab, in a bid to pose as an

Encrypted-messenger app, Signal, has updated its video call offerings and is now pushing itself as an alternative to Zoom and Meet.

Privacy-focused messaging app Signal is adding new features for video calls, including links, reactions, and a call tab, to become an alternative to Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams, according to TechCrunch.

The ability to share secure links for video calls is just one of the privacy-focused messaging app's new features.

Signal announces upgrades to video group calls Signal video calls will now get personalized call links to make set up easier Emoji reactions, raise hands and more also coming to Signal calls Making group calls on Signal is set to get a lot easier thanks to a major upgrade to its video conferencing capabilities.

Emoji reactions: Intended to make calls more dynamic. Dedicated calls tab: Allows users to see all of their call history in one place. Added more options to view speakers and participants when using Signal Desktop. Updated call settings to more easily turn on a camera and mic on or off.