Signal Rolls Out Encrypted Cloud Backups, Debuts First Subscription Plan at $1.99/Month

Signal has launched end-to-end encrypted cloud backups in its latest Android beta, allowing users to restore message history from lost or damaged phones, with free backups covering all text messages and 45 days of media attachments. A $1.99 monthly subscription increases media storage to 100GB, while users maintain control with a 64-character recovery key and daily backup refreshes, with plans for iOS and Desktop support to follow.

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