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Threema splits between consumer privacy advocacy and enterprise security hardening

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◆Current state
Threema's crawled feed mixes shipped features with awareness blogging. The product signal is concentrated in Threema Work/OnPrem: an availability/out-of-office status, DualLock to protect chats on lost devices, and (earlier) screenshot prevention. The rest is privacy advocacy and security explainers (#DeleteWhatsAppDay, Zero Trust, Android Keystore) rather than product changes.
◆Where it's heading
Threema is leaning into enterprise differentiation: the Work and OnPrem tiers get the substantive security and collaboration features (DualLock, screenshot blocking, availability status), while the consumer side is served mostly by privacy-positioning content and periodic app redesigns (iOS 7.1 Liquid Glass). Expect continued enterprise hardening paired with advocacy marketing.
◆Prediction
Likely next: more Threema Work/OnPrem controls aimed at high-security organizations, plus awareness campaigns timed to competitor security incidents. The new survey feed suggests upcoming features will be steered by solicited user input.

◆Recent moves

  1. 12d ago

    Availability Status in Threema Work

    Threema Work gains an availability status with out-of-office messaging, so colleagues can see at a glance who is reachable. A collaboration feature aimed squarely at the business tier.

  2. 25d ago

    Survey Feed: Involving Users in the Development Process

    A new survey feed in the Threema Channel solicits periodic user input to steer feature prioritization. A lightweight product-feedback mechanism rather than a capability change.

  3. 1mo ago

    #DeleteWhatsAppDay: More Relevant Than Ever

    A #DeleteWhatsAppDay anniversary post restates Threema's privacy case against data-driven platforms. Advocacy content, not a product change.

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  4. 1mo ago

    Local Data Security with Android Keystore

    An explainer on using the Android Keystore to protect locally stored keys describes Threema's existing security approach rather than announcing a shipped change.

  5. 1mo ago

    Cyberattack on Politicians: Security Is More Than Encryption

    A commentary on cyberattacks targeting politicians argues security is more than encryption. Opinion and awareness content with no product impact.

  6. 2mo ago

    Protected Data Even if a Device Is Lost

    DualLock arrives for Threema OnPrem, keeping chats protected if a device is lost or stolen. A concrete security feature for the highest-assurance enterprise tier, consistent with the Work/OnPrem hardening trend.