This is exactly where private messaging apps come to the rescue. These programs are designed to reduce how much of your communication exists beyond your device. They do this by encrypting messages end ...

If you’ve ever tried keeping up with five group chats, two video calls, and a handful of emoji-filled rants about slow Wi-Fi—all before lunch—you’ll know how much messaging apps shape our day-to-day.

The all-in-one messaging app, Beeper, is getting new security features that enhance chat encryption. It also adds new paid “Plus” and “Plus Plus” tiers with features such as message scheduling, ...