There are numerous messaging apps available in the market. Some well-known apps are Telegram, Viber, WhatsApp, and Signal. All of these apps have their pros and cons. In this post, we will go through Telegram and the features it provides for users.
In a nutshell, it’s a free messaging app used by around 700 million users around the world. Telegram is famous amoung the users for being fast and safe alternative to other apps in the market.
Things to know about Telegram
Story
Telegram was launched on 2013 and was founded by Pavel Durov.He had previously founded the Russian counterpart to Facebook called “VKontakte”. Telegram Messenger LLP is based in London. The messenger can be used both mobile and via desktop.
Is it Safe?
To begin, it is worth noting that Telegram is one of the safest messaging apps available.It has secret chats, encrypted messages, the option to delete your account if it is compromised, and much more. Aside from that, you can add passwords and use your fingerprint to lock the app.
Telegram message use two forms of encryption. By default, chats and group chats are protected by a client-server / server-client encryption mechanism and stored encrypted in the Telegram Cloud.
However, there are enough reasons why Telegram is not a secure messenger - at least not more secure than WhatsApp .
How many people uses Telegram in 2022?
Here are some facts about usage of telegrams.
- Telegram became one of the top-5 downloaded apps worldwide in 2022 and now has over 700 million monthly active users
- 1.5 million people join Telegram every day.
- On average, the typical Telegram user uses the application for 2.9 hours a month
- Telegram began in 2013 and since it was founded the user base has grown 40% every year.
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Feature in Telegram:
In general, Telegram have quite similar feature compaired to other messaging apps. Here are some of the features lists and there usage.
- Telegram Profile: A profile is the personal account (for private use but also as an admin in channels and groups)
- Telegram Channels: The push channel can have an unlimited numbers of subscribers. Only admin & bots can post. Comments and answer are not allowed.
- Telegram Group: A Telegram group or chat can have a maximum of 200,000 members and anyone can write. The admin of the group assigns rights.
- Telegram Bot: Bots are the automation feature in a Telegram app. They makes it easier to send updates, news and automated newsletters. Some bots may also pull information from other websites to telegram channel or groups.
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Free to use: Telegram is not only secure and feature-rich, but all of its functionality is completely free to use. Fortunately, there are no in-app ads or other intrusive elements to ruin your experience. According to the developers, they have enough money to keep working on the app for a long time without resorting to other options.
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Secret app: Of course, you shouldn’t have to limit your privacy on an app to just editing and deleting messages. What you should know about Telegram is that it allows you to have secret chats, which are even safer.
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Larger file transfer limits: File sharing is more than common in messaging apps, whether to send videos, photos, audios or documents. The problem is that apps like Whatsapp and Facebook Messenger have some restrictions on the size of accepted files. Unfortunately, these restrictions still end up being pretty limited to a few MBs overall. In the case of Telegram, you can share any type of file up to 1.5 GB without any problem. Definitely a great perk.
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Stickers: Stickers is a feature on Telegram where users can add graphical elements to conversations.
- There are also more well know feature like sticker, call, chat etc.
Technical Feature in Telegram:
Server storage: Telegram provides unlimited storage. This means all your text messages, images media files & documents will be saved on their cloud. You can log out and log in any number of times from any number of devices simultaneously without losing any data, you don’t need to worry about backup & restore. You can view the active sessions and see on which devices are you logged in now. Thereby you can download any file any time anywhere.
Media compression: Users can choose whether to compress the image and video or send the uncompressed version. For example, you can send a raw jpeg image either it as raw or compressed. If you want to preserve the quality as such then choose the option send it without compression
Telegram availability by platform
Telegram can be downloaded in 155 countries out of 175 countries. Android users in all 155 of these countries are able to install Telegram from the Play Store. In the Windows Store, the Telegram app is available in 52 countries (out of 109 countries where Windows Store currently operates).
Telegram Desktop clients
Installing Telegram Desktop on your desktop is just like installing any other app. It only takes a moment to download, and seconds to install. Once you do, Telegram opens and asks you to enter the telephone number you used to register your mobile app. Alternately, you can click the Quick log in using QR code link and follow those directions. Either way, you’ll soon see the familiar Telegram user interface translated onto your desktop.
Telegram officially supports the following desktop platforms:
Some FAQ’s:
How can I get more stickers on Telegram?
Go to the Telegram app and open any conversation. Tap the sticker icon located in the app’s bottom left corner. Scroll over the sticker packs that are already installed until the sticker icon with the ‘+’ symbol next to it appears. Tap on the icon to open a screen with new sticker packs.
How to hide last seen on Telegram?
- Open the Telegram app on your smartphone.
- Now tap on the hamburger menu placed on top left corner of the screen.
- Now top on the Settings option given in the menu.
- After this tap on the Privacy and Security option placed under the Settings menu.
- Now tap on ‘Last seen’ option.
How do I know if someone blocked me on Telegram 2022?
The app offers a ‘last seen’ option which you can disable or modify accordingly. If someone has blocked you on Telegram, then the status of the user will not appear. You will not be able to see the ‘online status’ when the other person enters the platform if you have been blocked.
What does a single tick on Telegram mean?
A single tick means the message was successfully received by the servers (and delivered to all their devices that are connected). Two checks mean it’s been read. Both types of ticks share the same color (search “tick” in the theme editor).
What means last seen recently on Telegram?
That is why even if the exact Last Seen time is hidden, you will still see an approximate value, like “last seen recently” (i.e. from one minute ago to about 3 days) or “last seen within a month”. This keeps stalkers away, but makes it possible to understand whether a person is reachable over Telegram.
What does Blue tick mean on Telegram?
This means the channel, group or bot is official and their verification application was approved by Telegram.
Are there fake accounts on Telegram?
Telegram’s ability to support large groups and channels is the reason why most people sign up on the app. But many scammers have been taking advantage of this feature to create fake accounts/copycat channels and trick users into a false sense of security.
Can police track Telegram messages?
The information shared in Telegram is encrypted and only accessible to people in the chat. There is even a feature to completely delete messages after a certain time. That makes it harder for law enforcement to track down illegal activity and the people behind it.
Is Telegram safer than WhatsApp?
Telegram also collects your IP address, something else Signal doesn’t do. And unlike Signal and WhatsApp, Telegram’s one-to-one messages aren’t encrypted by default. Rather, you have to turn them on in the app’s settings. Telegram group messages also aren’t encrypted
Can my Telegram be hacked?
The problem is that Telegram system allows users to sign in only via a code that is sent via text message. Hackers are exploiting this vulnerability by spoofing other users phone numbers. Hackers might get a SIM card with the victim’s number. But that is easy to track and it is hard to get access to many accounts.
Can we make Telegram without phone number?
Telegram has the ability to create a username and share it with others instead of a phone number. You need to have the latest version of Telegram app and an active account with good working internet connectivity.
Can two phones have same Telegram number?
Yes, you can use the same Telegram account (phone number) on multiple devices at once. Just login with the same number.
Does Telegram notify somebody if I save one of their pictures?
The answer of your question is “No” Telegram doesn’t response any one if you save profile picture of someone.
What happens when you delete a Telegram message?
If 48 hours have already passed since you sent the message, the only way to completely erase it is to ask the recipient (or recipients) to delete your message from their devices. After that, the message will also disappear from the Telegram server.
