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Wickr (for Android)

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Wickr makes it easy to send self-destructing messages securely, and it now adds photo editing to the mix. It's the best secure messaging service for Android.

Secure Shredder

Wickr deletes and overwrites messages in the background. You can also manually perform a "shred" and destroy messages associated with Wickr.

Invite to Wickr

If you can't find someone you want to chat with on Wickr, you can send them a short message through email.

Messages

Messages, images, and videos are hidden until you tap on them in Wickr. Note that each message has a count down clock showing how long it will last.

Auto-Logout

Wickr requires you to login each time you access the app by default. This is good for security, but it can be annoying if you're a frequent texter.