Telegram is a cloud-based instant messaging app that works across several platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, and web browsers). It allows users to exchange messages, share media and files, live location, and hold private and group voice or video calls, as well as public livestreams). Telegram provides end-to-end encryption in voice and video calls, and in optional private chats, which Telegram calls Secret Chats). It is known for its speed, security, and ease of use. Telegram is free and open-source, and it has a fully documented API for developers. Some of the features that make Telegram different from other messaging apps include:
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Synced: You can access your messages from all your phones, tablets, and computers at once. Telegram apps are standalone, so you don’t need to keep your phone connected. Start typing on one device and finish the message from another. Never lose your data again.
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Customizable: Telegram comes with some customization options absent from many of its competitors where you can choose the dominant app color, how the app opens links, whether or not the UI shows animations, and more. There is also chatbot integration where you can make use of bots to improve the experience. You can even create your themes, bots, and full apps using the Telegram API.
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Secure: Everything on Telegram, including chats, groups, media, etc., is encrypted using a combination of 256-bit symmetric AES encryption, 2048-bit RSA encryption, and Diffie–Hellman secure key exchange.
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Fun: Telegram has powerful photo and video editing tools, animated stickers and emoji, fully customizable themes to change the appearance of your app, and an open sticker/GIF platform to cater to all your expressive needs.
Telegram is often compared to other messaging apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, but it is known for its security and privacy features. It is also popular among businesses and organizations that need a secure messaging app for voice and video calls, group chats, or client-to-client encryption when necessary.
