Telegram: Your Secure and Feature-Rich Messaging Hub
Launched in 2013, Telegram has quickly become a global communication leader, offering a diverse feature set surpassing many competitors like WhatsApp, iMessage, and Signal. Its premium mode unlocks even more benefits, and extensive customization options let you personalize the app's appearance beyond simple light/dark themes.
Privacy and Profiles:
While registration requires a phone number, Telegram prioritizes user privacy. Usernames allow communication without revealing phone numbers. Search by username or share yours for easy connection. Once added to your contacts, individual and group chats are readily available.
Create robust groups with hundreds of thousands of members. Fine-tune group settings to control message flow, limiting administrator-only posting or setting message intervals to manage volume. Easily mute, archive, or disable notifications for unwanted chats or channels.
Security and Encryption:
Telegram employs a dual encryption approach. The default MTProto encryption safeguards data traversing Telegram's servers, utilizing SHA-256 and IND-CCA attack protection. For enhanced security, secret chats offer end-to-end encryption, ensuring complete privacy (though access is limited to the originating device). Self-destructing messages with screenshot prevention add another layer of security.
Unlimited Cloud Storage:
Enjoy unlimited cloud storage for all chat data, enabling offline access and seamless synchronization across devices. Send files of up to 2GB (or 4GB with Premium), including self-destructing files that cannot be screenshotted.
Calls, Video Calls, and Multimedia:
Beyond text, Telegram supports VoIP and video calls, with security indicators displayed during calls to confirm secure connections. Send audio messages, short videos, photos, GIFs, and files in various formats.
Bots and Channels:
Leverage the power of bots for automated interactions, from AI assistants to content downloaders. Channels allow administrators to broadcast content to large audiences, with optional comment features for audience engagement.
Stickers and Emojis:
Telegram's innovative sticker system features animated stickers and large animated emojis, adding a dynamic element to your chats. Premium users gain access to an even wider selection.
Telegram Premium:
To support ongoing development and increased server costs, Telegram Premium offers enhanced features, including expanded reactions, exclusive stickers, 4GB file uploads, faster downloads, audio-to-text, ad removal, custom emojis, real-time translation, and more.
Download Telegram and experience one of the most secure and feature-packed messaging apps available.
System Requirements (Latest Version):
Frequently Asked Questions:
To change the language, navigate to Menu > Settings > Language.
To hide your number, go to Menu > Settings > Privacy and Security > Phone number and adjust the visibility settings.
Compose your message, then tap and hold the send button. Select "Schedule message" and choose your send time.
Go to Menu > Settings > Stickers and Emojis, tap "Show more stickers," and search.
Download the app, log in, and start messaging!
Yes, Telegram is free, with a paid Premium option for enhanced features.
10.14.0
73.2 MB
Android 4.4 or higher required
org.telegram.messenger.web