Security and privacy are important to internet users, they value and protect them. That's why they look for superior alternatives every day to improve these features.

That's where Telegram comes in, a messaging app that has revolutionized the way we communicate and has made even the strongest apps tremble with its arrival. Its innovations have forced the competition to improve in order to keep up with this new alternative. Telegram is an ideal messenger, it does not filter your chat messages and is always available to send them securely and quickly.

Chats that destroy themselves, bots, encrypted messages… Keep reading, it's not a spy movie, it's just a powerful private messaging app.

Your encrypted message

Telegram was launched in 2013 by brothers Nikolái and Pável Dúrov, also known for having founded the famous Russian social network VKontakte. After facing pressure from the Russian government to cede their users' data, they decided to create a messaging app that prioritizes security and privacy. This is how Telegram was born, a service based on the cloud that allows users to send messages, photos, videos, and files of any format without limitations.

Deciphering the app

The acclaimed messaging app is distinguished by its simplicity and efficiency. You can download it for free on IOS and Android from their respective app stores. From there, you can start sending messages to your contacts, create groups, channels and take advantage of various functionalities.

The app uses a proprietary encryption system, MTproto, ensuring the security of communications. In addition, messages are backed up in the cloud, allowing them to be accessed from any device on which the user is logged in.

Some interesting features of Telegram

• Secret Chats: These messages use extreme encryption, leave no trace on Telegram's servers, and can auto destroy themselves after a defined amount of time. This is an innovative feature that is not normally available on this type of platforms.
• Channels: They allow messages to be broadcast to an unlimited audience, making this feature ideal for businesses, media and public figures.
• Bots: Automated programs that can perform a variety of tasks, from providing information to playing games.
• Groups: Support up to 200,000 thousand members, facilitating communication in large communities.
• Message editing: Allows correcting mistakes after the message has been sent.

Its curiosities and downsides

Telegram is a free app that is financed through donations and private funding, and it doesn't include advertising or paid subscriptions. Its main competitor is WhatsApp, another messaging app owned by Meta (formerly Facebook). While WhatsApp also offers end-to-end encryption, Telegram is characterized by its advanced functionalities and focus on privacy.

In terms of requirements, Telegram can run on devices with Android 4.0 or higher and iOS with 9.0 or higher. Additionally, it allows synchronization with its desktop version or web browsers.

In countries with restrictions on freedom of expression, the app has become very popular, as its security and anonymity features provide an ideal platform for communication, allowing users to spread their thoughts with more confidence.

Encrypting a new path

We have in our hands a powerful tool that has changed the way we communicate in the digital world. My personal recommendation is that everything that can be said in person should be said in person; and you must avoid discussing any sensitive information via mobile devices. Although digital forms of communication are becoming increasingly secure and advanced, it is always valid to take precautions.

Telegram continues to innovate and adapt. Its focus on privacy combined with advanced features make it one of the most attractive options among messaging apps, which is why I choose it over other apps like Signal or WhatsApp.