Line_is finally getting serious about security after it added encrypted chat options to its messaging service_today with an update that is reminiscent of rival app_Telegram. The new feature is live on both the iOS and Android version of the apps. The_option can be found by clicking on a person’s name in a conversation window, but_it only works when both participants have updated to the latest version of the app. Line claims that hidden chats are encrypted — which is refreshing since it has been accused of failing to encrypt data in the past. There is also_a timer option that sets_new...

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