Telegram

Telegram is one of the most popular messaging apps that very quickly connects you with your family, friends, and other businesses across the world. It uses end-to-end encryption for foolproof safety and privacy over the internet. It is a cross-platform utility, so you can use it on Windows, Android, iOS, or macOS as well.

Similar to other messaging apps such as WhatsApp Messenger, Line, etc, it offers a lot of communication facilities such as audio/video calls, text/voice messages, and sharing of multimedia within some limitations. It is used by billions of users worldwide, and is one of the top 5 apps that have a huge number.

What is Telegram?

Telegram, or commonly known Telegram Messenger, is an instant messaging cross-platform that was released in 2013 by Russian entrepreneurs Pavel and Nikolai Durov. It is a cloud-based service that falls under the Messaging category. It is a simple, fast, and safe utility while offering end-to-end encryption for voice as well as video calls. This is Android version but you can use Telegram Desktop on your Windows Platform.

The customizable interface enables users to select light or dark themes and also customize them according to their preferences. You can interact with a lot of communities using channels and share your updates with an unlimited audience, upload stories, and also public livestreaming. 

Telegram Features

Fast Speed

Telegram offers fast speed communication process while offering a unique and distributed network of data centers worldwide. The use of an optimized data protocol enhances speed and security. It enables users to send and receive their messages, make phone calls, and share multimedia and other important documents within a few clicks.

Create Groups

Similar to other messaging apps, Telegram also allows users to create groups while adding up to 200,000 members. It is the best solution to organize huge events and coordinate with a large team, and it helps to manage huge businesses as well. Group creation is simple and enables the administrators to set a minimum time between messages for avoiding large number of messages. It is also possible for admins to mute unnecessary groups, chats, or channels, turn off notifications, and so on.

Encrypted Chats

Two types of encryption methods are used, according to the chat. The program uses MTProto encryption by default and encrypts the chats that pass through the servers of Telegram. The protocol saves your communication from unauthorized access, protects against IND-CCA attacks, and encrypts the messages within SHA-256. In addition, the chats are end-to-end encrypted, and enable the users to delete messages after the receiver read them. 

Simple Interface

The simple and clean interface with quick navigation enables users to quickly access different features such as chatting, calling, sharing, etc. Using the app is quite easy, as you have to sign in with your phone number. It is possible to hide your phone number from other contacts, and carry on only with your username, as you can search others by username while using the built-in search engine, and also gives your username for contacting. You can chat with others after adding them to your contact list in both ways: individually and in groups.

Seamless Synchronization

The app offers seamless synchronization to allow users start their chats from one device and finish them on another. It makes it possible to sync your messages across multiple devices, such as phones, tablets, computers, and so on. 

Audio & Video Calls

You not only send messages, but also make VoIP calls and video calls as well. A series of emojis is also available in both situations. In case of displaying the same icons on both sides means that no one has access to the call. It also enables you to send audio messages and share short videos by pressing down the button and starting recording while sliding up the button. You can also do it while holding down to record the message and release the button after you have done. It is also possible to share your photos, videos, and GIFs without any format limitations.

Bots & Channels

Bots are AI-powered chats that interact according to their programming, as they enable users to search and download their required content by entering the keyword or name of the content. Likewise, channels are another specific broadcasting feature where the administrator posts the content. It is also possible to enable comments on some channels.

Quick Sharing

It also allows users to share their content, even more sensitive documents, within end-to-end encryption. It is possible to share large videos up to 2GB within multi-format support, such as DOCX, MP3, ZIP, and so on. 

Editing Tools

The app is also embedded with photo and video editing tools, emojis, and animated stickers. You will find a full-size version of animated emojis to express your feelings and customizable themes for changing the appearance of your screen. 

Pros

• Improved communication across the world
• Supports audio/video calls
• Create groups within 200,000 people
• Use channels for broadcasting your information
• Customizable interface 

Cons

• Requires a subscription for advanced features
• Multiple security and privacy concerns