How to help us translate Session into new languages quickly and easily
December 28, 2020
We want to make Session available in as many languages as possible. If you speak a language which Session isn’t yet available in, here’s how you can help!
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How to help us translate Session into new languages quickly and easily
December 28, 2020
We want to make Session available in as many languages as possible. If you speak a language which Session isn’t yet available in, here’s how you can help!
The Session Protocol: What’s changing — and why
December 16, 2020
Session is moving to a purpose-built new encryption protocol: the Session Protocol. Read all about why we’re making the move, and what it means for users.
Session Protocol: Technical implementation details
December 15, 2020
Read up on the technical information behind the new Session Protocol, and our plans for rolling it out.
The Session Protocol: A new standard for decentralised private messaging
December 14, 2020
It’s time for a new encryption protocol built from the ground up for decentralised secure messaging. Introducing the Session Protocol.
Privacy on trial: How encryption bans and backdoors threaten us all
December 4, 2020
A recent wave of rumoured attempts to compromise end-to-end encryption raises the question: When is compromising E2EE okay? The answer: never. Here’s why.
Session Release Roundup #9: Closed groups grow up! Plan a party, message your squad, or nail down that next office meeting
October 8, 2020
Welcome to Session Release Roundup #9! This Release Roundup includes a bigger closed groups, along with some major fixes to push notifications.
Session Release Roundup #8: Light mode arrives — and much, much more
September 4, 2020
Welcome to Session Release Roundup #8! This Release Roundup includes a bold new look for Session’s UI, along with some major fixes and improvements.
Session Release Roundup #7: Translations, notifications, and more!
August 3, 2020
Welcome to Session Release Roundup #7! This round of releases includes some pretty big changes and some exciting additions — read all the latest now!
The future of Session’s multi-device support
August 3, 2020
Session’s multi-device support is being taken back into the shop for some love and attention. Read up on why, when, and what’s next for multi-device.
Session Release Roundup #6: The moment you’ve all been waiting for… Desktop overhaul!
July 17, 2020
How many refactors does it take to overhaul the entire Session code base? Well, 3 — one for iOS, one for Android… and now, one
Session Release Roundup #5: Staying mobile
June 26, 2020
Welcome to Session Release Roundup #5! Highlights include mobile updates to prepare for the desktop refactor, and some serious speed and reliability gains.
Session for beginners: Your Session starts here
June 19, 2020
There have been a lot of reasons for people to suddenly take an interest in private messengers recently. Previously, encrypted messengers were mostly used by
Android trackers and permissions: Did I say you could do that?
June 15, 2020
As netizens have become more and more tech-literate over the years, lots of people have developed their own list of ‘scam app’ red flags to
Cost of admission: What info do you give away when signing up for a new private messenger?
June 11, 2020
Signing up is a critical moment whenever you start using a new service, and sometimes it can feel like signing a deal with the devil
Session Release Roundup #4: Spreading the love
June 5, 2020
Welcome to Session Release Roundup #4! Highlights include 3-hop onion requests on all platforms for improved anonymity, and Session en español for Android!
Session Release Roundup #3: Filling the Android void
May 27, 2020
Welcome to Session Release Roundup #3! Highlights include some massive improvements to Session on Android as a result of a major code refactor.
Session Release Roundup #2: Fresh apples!
May 11, 2020
Welcome to Session Release Roundup #2! Highlights include a huge round of bugfixes and improvements on iOS, and news about Spanish localisation!
Session Release Roundup #1: You’ve got mail!
April 23, 2020
Welcome to the first ever Session release roundup! In these posts, we’re going to talk about all of the newest fixes, features, and future plans
Verifying software downloads on Linux, Windows, and macOS
April 9, 2020
Don’t care what’s behind the scenes? Skip straight to software verification tutorials for macOS, Linux, and Windows. Back in the day, software used to arrive
Dev Diary: The rise and fall of the zombie swarm
March 24, 2020
Building a decentralised messenger can cause some headaches — read all about how our devs problem solved their way through message storage for Session.
Sybil disobedience: How Session protects your anonymity using blockchain and crypto tech
February 26, 2020
Session bucks the trend of blockchain vaporware with a real, usable product built on blockchain. Learn how blockchain and crypto power Session’s backend.
Community spirit: How to contribute to Session’s development
February 17, 2020
Session is open-source, and open-source software means community collaboration. Read about all the ways you can contribute to Session’s development.
Metadata: Four syllables — zero privacy
February 10, 2020
Metadata is the biggest privacy risk you’ve never heard of. Learn what metadata is — and how to minimise your online footprint.
Onion requests: Session’s new message routing solution
January 30, 2020
Shortly after launch, Session will be moving to a new onion routing system called onion requests. Read up on the tech, and the reasons behind the change.
Anonymity 101: Day-to-day ways to stay anonymous online
January 23, 2020
The little things really do add up when it comes to online privacy. Check out 9 steps you can take to keep yourself, and your data, safe online.
Dev Diary: Creating a decentralised friend request system
January 17, 2020
Session is designed to be privacy first — decentralised servers, no phone numbers, the whole lot — but that creates some problems. Here’s how we solved one of them — friend requests.
Confirming identities online
January 10, 2020
Staying private online is important for everyone — but for some, it can be crucial. Learn how to confirm who you’re talking to while staying anonymous.
How to make an anonymous tip — and stay safe
January 7, 2020
Staying safe is the number one priority if you’re a whistleblower. Learn how to tip off journalists while keeping yourself safe.
Session and Australia’s Laws to Circumvent Secure Communications
January 2, 2020
Governments around the world are seeking backdoors to access encrypted communications. We have kept a close eye on the evolving laws that aim to do this.
Freelance journalism: Who’s got your back?
January 1, 2020
Journalists are often searching for and publishing things that someone wants kept quiet. This is good, of course — it’s what journalism is for.
Onion routing: Private messaging’s missing link
December 26, 2019
End-to-end encrypted messaging apps are popping up left and right, but finding the most private and the most secure can feel like a game of Whack-a-Mole.
Centralisation vs decentralisation in private messaging
December 23, 2019
Many private messaging apps have a critical flaw: centralisation. Learn why decentralisation is the future of secure private messaging.
What can someone do with your phone number?
December 17, 2019
Phone numbers are tied to our online identities: we use them as logins and to secure our accounts with SMS two-factor verification. But how secure are they?
Private messaging: Who needs a secure messenger — and why?
December 14, 2019
Private messaging is a great way to protect your right to privacy online. But for some, private messaging isn’t just nice to have — it’s a necessity.
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Session is an encrypted
messenger that removes
metadata collection,
for people who want privacy and freedom
from surveillance.