Molly: An Open-Source Privacy-Focused Android Messaging App Based on Signal
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Summary
Molly is an open-source Android messaging app based on Signal that offers enhanced privacy and security features. It removes proprietary components found in Signal, adds passphrase encryption for local database protection, supports multi-device pairing, and includes additional privacy-focused features like screen security and message scheduling. The app is fully FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) and positions itself as a more privacy-conscious alternative to Signal.
Key quotes
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Encrypted - Protects database with Passphrase Encryption
Multi-Device - Pair multiple devices to a single account
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