web.telegram.org Reviews

Telegram is a cloud-based instant messaging and voice over IP service. Telegram client apps are available for Android, iOS, Windows Phone, Windows NT, macOS, and Linux. Users can send messages and exchange photos, videos, stickers, audio, and files of any type. Telegram’s client-side code is open-source software but the source code for recent versions is not always immediately published, whereas its server-side code is closed-source and proprietary. The service also provides APIs to independent developers. In February 2016, Telegram stated that it had 100 million monthly active users, sending 15 billion messages per day. According to its CEO, as of April 2020, Telegram has more than 400 million monthly active users. Telegram has been widely used for its privacy features, such as end-to-end encrypted voice calls and optional end-to-end encrypted “secret” chats between two online users, while providing for cloud-based messaging, which allows users to synchronize their messages across devices. Telegram’s default messages are cloud-based and can be accessed on any of the user’s connected devices. Users can share photos, videos, audio messages, and other files (up to 2 GB per file). Users can send text and voice messages, make voice and video calls, and share their location. In addition, Telegram provides a platform for developers to create bots, which are essentially Telegram accounts run by programs. Bots can respond to messages, commands, and inline queries with customized responses. Telegram offers a set of programming interfaces and tools to help developers create their own Telegram bots. The company is headquartered in London and has offices in several other locations. Telegram is supported by Pavel Durov and his brother Nikolai Durov. The company is registered in multiple locations, including London, Dubai, and Belize. Telegram Messenger LLP is a non-profit company that was founded by Pavel Durov, who is also the founder of VKontakte, a Russian social network. Telegram has been the subject of controversy and criticism due to its use by extremist groups and for its encryption policies. Some governments have attempted to block Telegram or restrict its use within their countries. In April 2018, Telegram was banned in Russia due to its refusal to provide the Federal Security Service with access to users’ encrypted messages. However, the ban was later lifted. In Iran, Telegram was temporarily banned in 2018, but the ban was also lifted after a few months. Despite these challenges, Telegram continues to be a popular messaging platform, especially among users who are concerned about privacy and security.”

the reasons behind this review :
Cloud-based messaging, Voice over IP service, Available on multiple platforms, Open-source client-side code, Closed-source server-side code, APIs for independent developers, High number of monthly active users, Privacy features, End-to-end encrypted voice calls, Secret chats, Cloud-based message synchronization, Large file sharing capabilities, Text and voice messaging, Voice and video calls, Location sharing, Platform for creating bots, Support for developers, Company headquarters and offices, Supported by Pavel Durov, Controversies and criticism, Use by extremist groups, Encryption policies, Government restrictions and bans, Banned in Russia and Iran, Lifted bans, Popularity among privacy-conscious users