Telegram

Telegram is a powerful, cloud-based messaging app that works similarly to WhatsApp or iMessage but with a much heavier focus on speed, security, and massive community features.

1Unlike other apps, Telegram stores your chats in the cloud.2 This means you can log in on your phone, tablet, and computer at the same time, and your messages will sync instantly without needing your phone to stay connected to the internet.3##

How to Set Up Telegram Download the App: Find “Telegram” on the Google Play Store (Android) or Apple App Store (iOS).Verify Your Number:

Enter your mobile number.4 You will receive a 5-digit code via SMS (or a phone call) to verify your account.5Set Your Profile:

Enter your name and upload an optional photo.6Create a Username: (Optional but recommended) Go to Settings > Username.7 This allows people to find and message you without knowing your phone number.8##

Core Features & How to Use Them Feature What it is How to use it Individual Chats Standard one-on-one messaging. Tap the Pencil icon and select a contact Groups with up to 200,000 members.

Tap New Group and select people from your contacts Channels tool for broadcasting messages to unlimited subscribers. Tap New Channel. Great for following news or creators. Secret Chat send-to-end encrypted chats that leave no trace on servers.

Open a contact’s profile > Tap the three dots > Start Secret Chat. Cloud Storage place to save files (up to 2GB each

You can use automated “bots” to check the weather, play games, or manage large groups.10Privacy Tools: You can set messages to “self-destruct” (disappear) after a certain amount of time.11Edit/Unsend:

You can edit a message after sending it or delete it for both you and the recipient at any time.12## Is it “Better” than WhatsApp? It depends on your needs.

WhatsApp is more common and has end-to-end encryption on every chat by default.13 Telegram offers much better multi-device support, larger groups, and more customization, but you have to manually start a “Secret Chat” if you want that same level of high-end encryption.