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Important security update
Hello, Please make sure you upgrade Element immediately to address a critical security update. The update resolves two critical severity vulnerabilities in end-to-end encryption - that were responsibly disclosed by researchers at Royal Holloway University London, University of Sheffield and Brave Software - found in the SDKs which power Element,
Neil Johnson
28/09/2022
An unrecognisable improvement: Element’s new design is here!
The redesigned layout brings big changes. With a focus on improving users' workflows, the app is now cleaner, easier to browse, and faster to navigate!
Danielle Kirkwood
13/09/2022
Element Web/Desktop 1.11.4 - A security update, deferred DMs and more
Element Web/Desktop 1.11.4 has security fixes so please make sure you upgrade. And Deferred DMs make starting a new conversation so much better!
Steve Loynes
31/08/2022
Element is a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Secure Communications, Q3 2022!
We’re incredibly excited to share this news! In our view, being identified as a leader in The Forrester Wave for Secure Communications (Q3 2022) is a powerful validation of the benefits Element brings to large enterprises and governments. In Forrester’s words Element is a great fit for “...organizations
Archie W
29/08/2022
How to solve the ‘WhatsApp at work’ problem
Workplace use of WhatsApp is an expensive habit - the SEC has issued $1B in fines. The solution is an enterprise-grade messaging and collaboration platform.
Steve Loynes
9/08/2022
All aboard! Better FTUE for less WTF
While many understand the value of decentralised, interoperable, end-to-end encrypted chat and a whole treasure trove of communication features - it’s no good if folks can’t get signed up or logged in… 🎺 *Cue Fanfare* 🎺 So it *sparks joy* to launch our new “Sign up and sign in” flow
Danielle Kirkwood
8/08/2022
Element launches Chatterbox!
We’re outrageously pleased to launch Chatterbox, an end-to-end encrypted embedded chat built on Matrix!
Steve Loynes
7/07/2022
Drop-in, drop-out chats with Video Rooms, and a new search experience!
We're so excited to announce that Video Rooms is entering beta in Element, just as a new Room Search is exiting beta!
Mathieu Velten
5/07/2022
Element Call Beta 2: encryption, spatial audio, walkie-talkie mode and more!
Element Call Beta 2 includes encryption, spatial audio, walkie-talkie mode and lots more!
Jake Bowen-Bate
7/06/2022
Forrester's 2022 Now Tech report on secure communications platforms includes Element
Forrester's Now Tech: Secure Communications, Q2 2022 report includes Element. The report helps enterprises build the business case for secure communications.
Steve Loynes
24/05/2022

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