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Stay connected, share moments, and communicate confidently, knowing your conversations remain private and protected.\n\nBuilt by Zoho, a globally trusted technology company known for enterprise-grade security and privacy.\n\nWhy Choose Arattai?\n\n     • Privacy-first messaging with end-to-end encryption for chats and calls\n     • No ads. No data selling. Ever.\n     • User data is stored securely on servers in India\n     • Built by Zoho, trusted worldwide for secure technology\n     • Reliable messaging designed for everyday use\n\nArattai is designed to keep conversations simple, secure, and comfortable.\n\nEverything You Need for Everyday Messaging\n\nMessaging Made Simple\n\n     • Direct messaging for one-to-one chats\n     • Group chats for family and friends, and communities\n     • Voice messages for quick conversations\n     • Polls to gather opinions and make group decisions\n     • Photo, video, and file sharing\n     • Document scanner to scan and share files instantly\n     • Live location sharing with real-time updates and duration control\n     • Chat backup to keep your conversations secure\n     • Reliable message delivery\n\nVoice, Video Calls & Meetings\n\n     • Voice calls for instant conversations\n     • Video calls for face-to-face communication\n     • Group video meetings with large groups\n     • Smooth and stable calls designed for reliable communication\n     • Schedule meetings, record meetings, add branding, and start or join meetings without an account\n\nShare Moments & Discover Content\n\n     • Stories to share daily updates \n     • Channels to follow interests and communities \n\nPrivacy You Can Trust\n\nYour privacy is not an afterthought - it is built into Arattai.\n\n     • Secure infrastructure with data stored in India\n     • End-to-end encryption for direct chats, group chats, voice calls, and video calls\n     • Built with Zoho’s strong commitment to security and privacy\n     • Granular privacy controls to choose who can chat, call, and add you to groups/meetings\n     • Control who can see your profile photo, last seen, and status\n     • Manage permissions to block, report, or mute contacts easily\n\nStart Chatting with Confidence\n\nDownload Arattai today and experience secure messaging built for privacy, trust, and meaningful conversations.\n\nStay connected with the people who matter, safely and privately.","facts":{"developer_id":1859121568,"developer_url":null,"first_released":"2020-11-19T08:00:00Z","support_url":null,"privacy_url":null,"website_url":null,"app_version":"1.18.2","release_notes":"Twice as Fast\nArattai now launches more than 2x faster. 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