Snowden calls for boycott of Google's newest messaging appGoogle's new messaging app has strong encryption but you have to turn on the feature yourself. Google's decision to disable end-to-end encryption by default in its new #Allo chat app is dangerous, and makes it unsafe," Edward Snowden tweeted. Google has announced a new messaging app with strong encryption, meaning that your communications can't be wiretapped. WhatsApp, Facebook's messaging app, last month announced it had full, end-to-end encryption by default on all platforms - including Android, iPhone and BlackBerry. READ MORE:* Android could top 2 billion users* Google reveals new products* Android's 'n-word' poll sparks online jeersBut other privacy advocates are more positive.

Source: Stuff May 22, 2016 14:55 UTC