If you are still trying out different messaging apps and wondering if the Sandes App is worth using, read on to get answers to your questions.
Developed by the National Informatics Center (NIC), Sands is available for download on iOS from today, while it is being tested for release on Android smartphones. Like WhatsApp, the Sandes App also allows end-to-end encryption messaging.
Messages app related questions and their answers
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs issued an advisory to all government employees in April last year to refrain from using platforms such as Zoom, Facebook and others that allegedly put the security and privacy of users at risk.
What is the difference between the message app and whatsapp app
| 1. | One of the major differences provides the option to sign up using message email IDs, not just mobile phone numbers. | WhatsApp only allows you to create an account using your number. |
| 2. | You will also see verified accounts on the Sandes App platform. | Which is not available on WhatsApp. |
| 3. | Sandes App allows you to share videos or photos up to 500MB. | Which is more than whatsapp. |
| 4. | Sandes App also has an option to backup chat over email. | WhatsApp only lets you chat with Google Drive on Android or iCloud on iOS. |
| Sandes App does not allow you to change your mobile number or email ID after creating an account. If you have a new mobile number or your email ID is lost, you will have to create a new account and all your chats will be lost. | WhatsApp lets you change the phone number without deleting your existing profile. | |
| Sandes App has no fingerprint lock feature and screen lock feature. | WhatsApp provides fingerprint lock feature and screen lock. | |
| Sandesh lets you check the weather details of your city in the app. | WhatsApp does not have a weather feature. | |
| Features like broadcast message, status, missing message, forward message, delete message, archive chat and more are available on the messaging app. | WhatsApp does not have all the features. | |
| For now, the Messages app is only available for Android and iOS users. | It is also available with a laptop or desktop or tablet. |
Ans: Sandesh App This is an end-to-end encrypted messaging app, intended as an alternative to WhatsApp.
Ans: Yes, the message is free to use and there are no advertisements in the app.
Ans: All you have to do is go to the website www.gims.gov.in/dash/dlink and click on the download button
Answer: Not now
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