I understand the issues you have with the claims, but I would argue that this is still a security flaw, given that Signal and other encrypted chat apps are ofte

I understand the issues you have with the claims, but I would argue that this is still a security flaw, given that Signal and other encrypted chat apps are often used by journalists and activists that may have openly hostile governments. If I were choosing an app to message about something sensitive like protests, etc., I would be pretty uncomfy with the idea that deletion doesn't actually mean deletion, even if it's only local. Especially given recent news about Russian police (reportedly) demanding to search random citizens' phones on the street[1]. [1]: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-moscow-protests-phones-war-b2030786.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-mosc...