Telegram: News
Downloaded over 500mn times, Telegram is an instant messaging app that was launched in August 2013. It has been founded by Russian brothers Nikolai and Pavel Durov, the men behind VKontakte (VK), the largest social network in the transcontinental country. Telegram is available for Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Windows NT, macOS and Linux. Though it’s just another messaging app like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, the distinguishing feature of Telegram is its fortress-type security. It claims that the “messages are heavily encrypted and can self-destruct.” It means without being deciphered first, messages sent through this app wouldn’t be visible. Also, through its ‘Secret Chat’ feature, one can put a self-destruct timer on messages and media. Moreover, its end-to-end encryption leaves no mark on Telegram’s servers.
14 Mar 2024
SignalWhatsApp to block screenshots of profile pictures
WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out an update that will prevent users from taking screenshots of profile pictures.
11 Mar 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningTelegram founder expects it to attain profitability in 2025
Telegram, the popular cloud-based chat app with over 900 million users, is expected to become profitable next year, according to founder Pavel Durov.
07 Mar 2024
WhatsAppTelegram users can now convert personal accounts to business ones
Telegram's founder, Pavel Durov, has shared some exciting news for users looking to upgrade their personal accounts to business ones.
04 Mar 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp to allow sending messages to Signal, Telegram users soon
WhatsApp is gearing up to introduce a chat interoperability feature, permitting users to send messages to other messaging apps like Signal and Telegram.
28 Dec 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp tests username feature for web client: How it works
WhatsApp is gearing up to introduce a new feature that will let users create unique usernames for their profiles. A similar feature is in the works for Android and is now being developed for the web version as well.
01 Dec 2023
WhatsAppAkin to Telegram, WhatsApp will let you search using usernames
WhatsApp is gearing up to launch a new feature, which will remind you of Telegram.
09 Nov 2023
SignalWhatsApp rival Signal working on improving user privacy: Here's how
Signal has started public testing a feature that allows users to create usernames, removing the need to exchange phone numbers to connect with others. The feature will launch in "early 2024."
29 Oct 2023
AndroidTelegram's latest update makes replies more customizable: Check what's new
Telegram has pushed its latest update, bringing a host of new features for making replies more customizable.
13 Sep 2023
CryptocurrencyTelegram's self-custodial crypto wallet is now available
Telegram has teamed up with the TON Foundation to introduce TON Space, a self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet for its approximately 800 million users.
15 Aug 2023
TechnologyTelegram's Dual Camera mode makes Stories more engaging
Telegram has launched its much-awaited Stories feature, allowing users to share memorable moments.
27 Jun 2023
InstagramTelegram to get Stories soon: What it will be like
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, is known for borrowing features from its rival platforms. However, this time, Telegram has decided to take a page from Meta's playbook.
12 Jun 2023
Co-WIN AppCoWIN data breach on Telegram: Confidential details of Indians compromised
A startling report has surfaced today, claiming the personal information of Indian residents, including their Aadhaar, PAN, and passport details have surfaced on Telegram, as a result of an alleged data breach on the CoWIN portal.
28 Apr 2023
RedditReddit's latest update brings Discord-like channels and more
Reddit does not have the best track record when it comes to chat products. That's probably why the company said its new chat product is unlike its previous launches.
23 Apr 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp to introduce Telegram-like feature soon: Know what it is
WhatsApp is working on "Channels." Yes! You heard it right.
22 Apr 2023
Latest Tech NewsTelegram pushes another update for Android, iOS: Check what's new
The instant messaging app, Telegram, has introduced the third major update of 2023 for both iOS and Android users.
27 Mar 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp might soon allow you to edit sent messages
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will allow you to edit sent messages.
15 Feb 2023
WhatsAppTelegram v/s WhatsApp: Why are the two companies fighting
Last week, Will Cathcart, head of WhatsApp, called out Telegram for its encryption policies.
04 Feb 2023
iOSTelegram releases first major update of 2023 for iOS, Android
Popular messaging app Telegram has introduced a fresh update for iOS and Android platforms, its first major release in 2023.
12 Jan 2023
XTwitter may auction usernames in a bid to boost revenue
Twitter and its owner-cum-CEO Elon Musk are desperate to boost the platform's revenue. It seems that the company is ready to try anything to achieve that.
02 Jan 2023
AndroidTelegram feature drop: Blurring option, drawing tools, zero storage options
Telegram has released a slew of new features in its latest update. The media editor has gained a new blurring effect to conceal parts of the image while the custom animated emoji has been made available to all users, even without a Premium subscription.
23 Dec 2022
WhatsAppBest WhatsApp features released in 2022: From Communities to Avatars
WhatsApp, which was launched in February 2009, is currently one of the most popular and widely used social media apps.
08 Dec 2022
Latest Tech NewsTelegram December update: No-SIM sign-up, upgraded topics, and more
Telegram is planning to end the year with a bang. The popular messaging platform has now introduced a ton of new features, which make using it even more convenient.
06 Nov 2022
iOSTelegram pushes update with several improvements globally: Check what's new
Telegram has rolled out its latest update with many new features that are now available to users globally.
04 Nov 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp v/s Telegram: A comparison of their latest features
WhatsApp and Telegram are two mainstream apps designed for instant messaging with strong focus on privacy.
01 Nov 2022
AppleCriticizing Apple's 'monopoly,' Telegram removes paid posts from iOS app
Telegram has joined the list of apps that have felt the brunt of Apple's strict App Store guidelines.
19 Aug 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp's upcoming 'login approval' feature will keep hackers at bay
Earlier this month, we got to know that WhatsApp is working on a new security feature called 'login approval.'
11 Aug 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp brings screenshot blocking, hiding online status, and more features
WhatsApp has lately been focusing on improving its privacy-related features. The company has now announced that it will soon roll out a new feature that will stop users from taking screenshots of 'View Once' messages.
08 Jul 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp is testing multi-device feature: How will it work
We are being spoilt by WhatsApp these days with a new feature every other week.
03 Jul 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp allowing users to delete sent messages after 2 days?
To ensure a competitive edge in the market, the popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp is working on a new feature.
20 Jun 2022
WhatsAppTelegram Premium launched: Subscription price and new features explained
After announcing its premium service earlier this month, Telegram has finally rolled out the ad-free, paid version called 'Telegram Premium.'
19 Jun 2022
XSnapchat+ explained: Subscription prices, features, services, and more
Instant messaging app Snapchat is testing a paid subscription service known as Snapchat+.
13 Jun 2022
WhatsAppNew WhatsApp features: Increased group limit to WhatsApp Pay cashback
To ensure its competitive edge in the market, the popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp has announced several new features.
12 Jun 2022
WhatsAppTelegram Premium to debut this month: What's behind the paywall?
WhatsApp's rival messaging platform Telegram is gearing up to make its bid in the subscription game.
10 Jun 2022
WhatsAppTop features coming to WhatsApp in 2022
WhatsApp, the world's most popular instant messaging app, is constantly evolving to maintain its top spot in the competitive space. The company is always adding new features to enhance the user experience.
01 Jun 2022
WhatsAppSoon, you'll be able to edit sent messages on WhatsApp
WhatsApp users have long craved an edit feature to correct typos and errors in sent messages. Brace yourself because that wish may soon become a reality.
26 May 2022
AndroidWhatsApp might offer an option to save temporary chats
WhatsApp, the world's most popular messaging app, is reportedly working on a feature that would allow users to save temporary chats that disappear after a week.
01 Sep 2021
WhatsAppTelegram 8.0: Unlimited participants in video calls, Trending Stickers, more
While WhatsApp is excruciatingly slow in bringing new features, rival messaging service Telegram introduces novel, exciting features quite often.
16 Jun 2021
XTwitter, Facebook under regulatory scanner for hosting unregulated adoption activity
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has officially intimated social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Telegram over what's alleged to be activities related to illegal adoption of COVID-19 orphans.
04 Jun 2021
Amazon Prime VideoPiracy finds its next prey in 'The Family Man 2'
Amazon Prime Video gave fans a pleasant surprise by dropping The Family Man 2 a few hours earlier than scheduled.
30 Apr 2021
WhatsAppTelegram promises to implement group video calling feature in May
After introducing one-on-one video calls, WhatsApp's rival messaging platform Telegram recently announced that it would get a group video calling feature in May.
27 Apr 2021
TechnologyTelegram update includes scheduled voice chats, in-chat payments, media-player updates
WhatsApp's alternatives such as Telegram and Signal have gained immensely from the exodus of users tired of Facebook's bait-and-switch privacy policy. Telegram, meanwhile, seems determined to maintain its momentum by introducing steady feature updates ever since.
16 Apr 2021
FacebookNewsBytes Briefing: Facebook could enter the dating game, and more
Facebook had already made an abortive attempt at its own dating app back in 2019, but that didn't work out at all. Now, the social media behemoth is trying its hand at video-based speed dating.
15 Apr 2021
AndroidTelegram offers direct download to bypass Google's censorship overreach
While most Android users prefer to download WhatsApp's alternative Telegram off the Play Store, there is now a compelling reason to seek an unusual method provided by the app makers.
12 Apr 2021
FacebookAnother database of leaked Facebook users' phone numbers found online
Barely a week has passed since Mark Zuckerberg-led Facebook sprang a data leak that put the personal data of around 533 million users out in the open.
21 Mar 2021
Social MediaTelegram clones Clubhouse with Voice Chat 2.0
Following the footsteps of Twitter and Facebook, Telegram has jumped on the Clubhouse cloning bandwagon.
28 Jan 2021
WhatsAppTelegram lures away WhatsApp users with new chat migration tool
Telegram is trying its best to capture users moving away from WhatsApp. Its latest effort involves a tool letting users import chats from WhatsApp, among other messaging services.
05 Nov 2020
WhatsAppWhatsApp introduces new disappearing messages feature: How to use it
WhatsApp is constantly evolving its platform with new features, enhancing the messaging experience for billions of its active users.
16 Aug 2020
AndroidFinally, Telegram launches video calling with end-to-end encryption
When you compare WhatsApp with its biggest rival Telegram, the discussion always revolves around the market dominance of the former and the secure, feature-packed experience of the latter.
27 Jul 2020
Android#TechBytes: 5 new features you must try on Telegram
Despite serving a much smaller user base than WhatsApp, Russian messaging platform Telegram is not giving up on its mission.
13 May 2020
CryptocurrencyTelegram shutters its cryptocurrency project: Here's why
Telegram, one of the biggest messaging platforms in the world, has decided to shutter its blockchain and cryptocurrency project - the Telegram Open Network (TON).
10 Feb 2020
AndroidTelegram's latest update brings new privacy and customization features
Popular instant messaging app Telegram has released a new update that brings dozens of new privacy features, customizations, and improvements.
04 Jan 2020
AndroidTelegram's latest update brings new privacy and customization features
Popular instant messaging app Telegram has released a new update that brings dozens of new privacy features, customizations, and improvements.
11 Nov 2019
WhatsAppLeaving WhatsApp after hack? Other chat apps aren't secure either
The recent WhatsApp attack that compromised private chats of as many as 1,400 people, including Indian activists and journalists, has triggered a wave of departures.
21 Oct 2019
India#CareerBytes: Telegram Channels for Chartered Accountancy (CA) exam preparation
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after and toughest professional courses. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) provides the three-level CA program.
16 Sep 2019
WhatsAppTelegram savagely mocked WhatsApp's new file transfer limit
WhatsApp, the biggest messaging service in the world, recently updated its file-transfer limit as part of an effort to give more flexibility to users looking to send files.
15 Jul 2019
WhatsAppWhatsApp images/videos might not be fully secure: Here's why
WhatsApp, the biggest messaging platform on the planet, offers end-to-end encryption to keep all your conversations protected from third-party access.
19 Jun 2019
India#CareerBytes: Telegram Channels for Chartered Accountancy (CA) exam preparation
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after and toughest professional courses. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) provides the three-level CA program.
05 May 2019
Facebook#CareerBytes: Tips to prepare for UPSC exam without coaching
The UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of the most challenging exams and cracking it isn't easy without right preparation.
26 Feb 2019
India#CareerBytes: Telegram Channels and Groups for various government examinations
Getting a government job is a dream for many; however, it is getting increasingly challenging in today's competitive environment.
13 Nov 2018
India#CareerBytes: How to start preparing for the UPSC exam?
The Indian Civil Services are a dream for lakhs of students and many spend years preparing to crack the UPSC Civil Services Examination or IAS exam.
13 Nov 2018
Facebook#CareerBytes: 5 tips to prepare for UPSC CSE without coaching
The UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of the most challenging exams and cracking it isn't easy without the right preparation.
29 Sep 2018
IndiaUK, India fashion designers to boost NE women textile workers
Fashion designers from UK and India are set to come together to be part of a project aimed at benefiting women textile workers of the Northeast.
24 Aug 2018
WhatsApp#TechBytes: 5 best messaging apps, other than WhatsApp
When was the last time you sent someone an SMS? Unless you are a bank or a telecom company frantically trying people to link their Aadhaar with their phone numbers, you don't send text messages.
01 Jul 2018
WhatsAppWhatsApp copies one-way broadcast communication feature from Telegram
Whatsapp has recently rolled out one-way broadcast communication for group chats, a feature that is already offered by rival app Telegram.
04 Jun 2018
WhatsAppIndian activists ask messaging apps to change group chat rules
A group of Indian activists has asked Internet-based messaging service providers such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and others to amend their group chat rules so that users cannot be added to groups without their consent.
02 Apr 2018
CryptocurrencyTelegram raises $1.7 billion from two pre-ICO sales
Secure messaging app Telegram has raised a total of $1.7 billion from two pre-sales prior to an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) for creating its own Blockchain platform "Telegram Open Network" (TON) and native cryptocurrency "Gram."
03 Mar 2018
Kapil SharmaKapil Sharma flaunts his new luxurious vanity van
Kapil Sharma, who is getting ready for a new inning on the small screen, is all pumped up about his new luxurious vanity van.
06 Feb 2018
AppleTelegram was removed from App Store over child pornography: Apple
Last week, secure instant messaging app Telegram and its faster counterpart Telegram X was removed from Apple's App Store due to the circulation of "inappropriate content" through the platform.
09 Jan 2018
TechCrunchTelegram app gearing up to launch own cryptocurrency
Popular private messaging app Telegram is creating its own Blockchain platform "Telegram Open Network" (TON) and native cryptocurrency "Gram" to enable payments on its app and beyond.
01 Jan 2018
IranIran bans Instagram, Telegram amid protests
Iran has moved to ban Instagram and Telegram following four days of anti-establishment protests which were reportedly organized through social media.
24 Jul 2017
ISISYou can now send self-destructing photos, videos on Telegram
Messaging app Telegram is the latest to join several other messengers that have added the self-destructing message feature originated by Snapchat.