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Telegram

Review

Telegram is an instant messaging application that allows users to send messages and share media with anyone they want.

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When they first log in, the user can choose between a phone number based login or login using an email address.

Features

Telegram has a variety of features. The messages can be set to be deleted after a certain time, and the messages can be encrypted. The user can also have a sticker pack installed. Stickers are images that can be sent with a message to make it more fun. These stickers are available from a third-party and can be purchased and downloaded to the phone. Telegram also has a video calling feature that is free of charge. This service is available to those who have Telegram for Android, Telegram for Windows, Telegram for Mac, Telegram for iOS, and Telegram for Linux.

Design

Telegram has a very simplistic design. The design is similar to most messaging applications with a chatbox on the bottom and a list of messages on the top. One of the unique features of this design is the ability to edit the text in a chatbox before sending it.

Conclusion

This app is great for those who want to explore a new messaging app, and would like to explore the idea of having stickers sent with messages. It also has a video calling feature which is great for those who want to video chat with friends.

Pros:

  • The messages can be set to be deleted after a certain time, and the messages can be encrypted
  • The user can also have a sticker pack installed. Stickers are images that can be sent with a message to make it more fun. These stickers are available from a third-party, and can be purchased and downloaded to the phone
  • Telegram also has a video calling feature that is free of charge
  • Telegram is accessible from a variety of different devices

Cons:

  • No end-to-end encryption of messages
  • The user cannot export their messages, and all messages are stored on Telegram's server

Interface 10

Features 10

Usability 10

Compatibility 10

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