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Threema @threema.ch · May 16

privacy: the condition or quality of not being in company or under observation; freedom from unauthorized intrusion; the right to decide who can access or use information about oneself

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Threema @threema.ch · 18h

It looks like the EU won’t put an end to end-to-end encryption (for now)! ✊

Patrick Breyer @echo-pbreyer.digitalcourage.social.ap.brid.gy · 23h

🇪🇺Germany's Minister of Justice today: "Suspicionless #chatcontrol must be taboo in a state governed by the rule of law." Private communication cannot be placed under general suspicion. "Germany will not agree to such proposals at the EU level." […]

Original post on digitalcourage.social

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Threema @threema.ch · 1d

🇪🇺 Die #Chatkontrolle steht einmal mehr auf der Agenda.

🚨 Bitte helfen Sie mit, Massenüberwachung in der EU zu verhindern, und rufen Sie Ihre Abgeordneten auf, diese brandgefährliche Vorlage abzulehnen: fightchatcontrol.eu/de/#contact-...

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Threema @threema.ch · 13d

The do’s and don’ts of chat communication (or how to mess up texting): threema.com/bp/unwritten...

The Unwritten Rules of Chat Communication

Do you think instant messaging is the same as any other form of written communication? Think again. Over time, various unwritten rules have emerged that need to be observed if you want to get your cha...

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Threema @threema.ch · 15d

Here’s another tip for users of Threema’s new desktop app (beta):

First, type a colon to bring up a list of emojis. Then, narrow down the list by entering a keyword, and use ⬆️/⬇️ to select the emoji you like.

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Threema @threema.ch · 16d

Watching someone type… then stop… then type again… feels like a digital version of “we need to talk.”

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Threema @threema.ch · 22d

📐💬🔐 If you’re at @oxidizeconf.bsky.social, join our engineers Lenny and Theo this afternoon and learn about the ins and outs of designing a cross-platform library for encrypted messaging: oxidizeconf.com/sessions/des...

Oxidize Conference - 16 - 18 September 2025

The conference for industrial Rust users

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Threema @threema.ch · 26d

People who say they have nothing to hide apparently think encryption is only for criminals. Here’s our take on that: threema.com/bp/encryptio...

Privacy for Everyone vs. Mass Surveillance in the Name of Crime Prevention

Have you ever heard the phrase “I have nothing to hide”? It’s often used by people who advocate government surveillance as a means of combating crime. According to this logic, however, anyone who is n...

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Threema @threema.ch · 28d

Screen sharing has entered the chat. 👀
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Threema @threema.ch · Sep 2

“I have nothing to hide.” – What’s your response?

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Threema @threema.ch · Aug 29

Got a chat you really want to keep to yourself? Mark it as private ⬇️ threema.com/bp/private-c...

How to Protect Your Chats from Prying Eyes

Whether you’re organizing a surprise party, planning a marriage proposal, or running a diary note group, sometimes there are messages or chats that are not meant for prying eyes. In Threema, these cha...

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Threema @threema.ch · Aug 27

Thank you for your feedback on the new app colors! 🗣 To enhance readability and increase contrast, we’ve refined the color scheme with the most recent updates. 🎨✨

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Threema @threema.ch · Aug 26

Pro tip for users of Threema’s new desktop app (beta):

Press ⬆️ to edit your last message.

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Threema @threema.ch · Aug 20

Do it now, thank yourself later.

A protester holds a yellow sign reading "Protect your privacy".

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Threema @threema.ch · Aug 12

If you’re an Android user who takes privacy very seriously, you can:

💶 Pay Threema with cash: threema.com/bp/cash
👤 Use it without Google services: threema.com/bp/threema-p...
📲 Download it from F-Droid: threema.com/bp/threema-l...

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Threema @threema.ch · Aug 8

🟠🟠⚪ ➡️ 🟢🟢🟢
threema.com/faq/crypto_m...

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Threema @threema.ch · Aug 7

Do you use the same three emojis all the time, or do you try to mix things up with different emojis?

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Threema @threema.ch · Aug 5

There are two kinds of texters: “Nice! 🥳” and “NICEEE😎🔥🔥💯💥🚀”
Both are excited. One just brought a marching band.

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Threema @threema.ch · Aug 1

Am erschte Auguscht fiirt me staatlichi Unabhängigkeit. 🇨🇭🎇
Digitali Souveränität chame jede Tag läbe. 📱🙌

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Threema @threema.ch · Jul 26

ending a text message with a full stop is the digital equivalent of making direct eye contact and not blinking

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Threema @threema.ch · Jul 23

Some people think texting is trivial.
Others know it’s a language of its own.

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Threema @threema.ch · Jul 21

Privacy is our policy.

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Threema @threema.ch · Jul 17

There are 3️⃣7️⃣9️⃣0️⃣ emojis, ✨ is the most popular one, and couples who use the little pictograms tend to feel closer. 👩‍❤️‍👨 More fun facts for today’s World Emoji Day: threema.com/bp/world-emo...

Fun Facts to Celebrate World Emoji Day

Every year on July 17, World Emoji Day is celebrated. Because emojis have become indispensable for chat communication – whether as a reaction to a message or directly in the text – we have put togethe...

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Threema @threema.ch · Jul 15

How did you encourage your friends to use Threema? Here are our tips: threema.com/bp/why-switc...

How to Get Your Friends to Use Threema

You use Threema, but your contacts can’t get away from WhatsApp and Co.? If this situation sounds familiar, here are a few practical tips and arguments that can help you convince those around you to u...

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Threema @threema.ch · Jul 7

With today’s update of Threema 2.0 for desktop (beta), you can now:

👥 create, manage, and leave groups
🗳️ vote in polls
📊 create and view polls
▶️ send and receive animated GIFs
🖼 forward media files

threema.com/en/download/...

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Threema @threema.ch · Jun 26

Stop feeding the hand that bites you. 🦈

A warning sign stating “Don’t feed Big Tech.” In the center, there's
red circle with a diagonal line overlaying a hand throwing away icons that represent personal data (address book, location pin, etc.).

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