WhatsApp turns 12: Here's looking at top 5 features that are oh-so-wonderful
WhatsApp is probably the most used app in the Indian context. Youngsters, parents, teachers, businessmen everyone are on this app and their daily business happens here. In many ways, our day starts by checking the WhatsApp notifications and ends with the same. WhatsApp has completed 12 years.
Feb 25, 2021, 22:54 PM IST
Telegram's update brings new features; Auto delete, Home screen widget and more
The messages will auto-erase themselves for all the users in a group or channel, or for an individual recipient. In the case of groups and channels, only the admins are authorised to enable the auto-delete feature on the chat windows. This feature was only available to secret chats.
Feb 25, 2021, 15:35 PM IST
Use Telegram QR codes to invite people to group chats, new beta feature rolling out soon
Spotted by TestingCatalog, Telegram’s beta version 7.5 comes with new features which include adding support for QR codes that can be used to invite people to group chats and channels as well. The messaging app is also testing a way to limit group chat invite links.
Feb 23, 2021, 15:58 PM IST
WhatsApp upcoming feature 2021: New logout feature, multi-device support in the offing
This new feature will be available on WhatsApp Messenger and WhatsApp's Business option too. According to the WABetaInfo, there will be a new option called 'log out', that allows to unlink your device to the main WhatsApp account. At the moment the Log out option replaces the Delete account on linked devices but their plan might change, moving/copying the option in the previously linked device section."
Feb 18, 2021, 20:08 PM IST
Know how to use 'Note to Self' feature on WhatsApp with these simple steps
Note to self is an extremely useful feature where you can send an important note or reminder to self. This user displays a separate chat window which makes it easier to get to your important information quickly by reducing extra steps. This is also helpful and efficient as it syncs over the cloud in the same format, so in future, if you want to find something important, it is just a few clicks away.
Feb 18, 2021, 18:13 PM IST
Telegram's Schedule Message feature: Use it to automatically send things at a specified time in future, here's the step by step guide
Telegram became the most downloaded non-gaming app worldwide for January 2021 with more than 63 million installs, 3.8 times its downloads in the same month a year ago, according to latest data released by app analytics firm Sensor Tower.
The countries with the largest number of Telegram installs were India at 24 per cent, followed by Indonesia at 10 per cent.
Feb 17, 2021, 10:17 AM IST
Here’s a quick look at the 10 most downloaded apps in January 2021
Telegram has become the most downloaded non-gaming app worldwide for January 2021 with more than 63 million installs, 3.8 times its downloads in the same month a year ago, according to the latest data released by the app analytics firm Sensor Tower.
Feb 09, 2021, 18:04 PM IST
WhatsApp privacy policy impact: Telegram becomes most downloaded app; highest installs from India
The popularity of Telegram increased dramatically after WhatsApp started sending notifications to over 400 million users in India in January asking them to either accept its new policy or see their accounts removed from February 8. The countries with the largest number of Telegram installs were India at 24 per cent, followed by Indonesia at 10 per cent.
Feb 08, 2021, 13:04 PM IST
Telegram trumps Signal and WhatsApp to become the most downloaded app on Google Play Store
While TikTok came in a close second followed by Signal and Facebook, WhatsApp slid to the fifth position from its earlier third place, in January. The Telegram was ranked at ninth position in terms of downloads on Google Play in the month of December.
Feb 07, 2021, 12:57 PM IST
Move your WhatsApp chat history to Telegram, know how to use migration tool in 4 simple steps
WhatsApp recently saw a great pushback from users across the world as it launched the new privacy policy. Users are not at all happy about the private data collection from the company and are moving to other safer choices such as Signal and Telegram.
Jan 28, 2021, 20:47 PM IST
How to stop getting new friends joined alerts on Signal, Telegram apps
Know how to stop the alert notifications when someone from your contact list joins Signal or Telegram app.
Jan 17, 2021, 08:05 AM IST
Signal, Telegram grab 40 lakh new users in India amid row over WhatsApp privacy policy
WhatsApp`s downloads fell by 35 per cent over the January 6 to January 10 time-period, with 1.3 million new downloads. WhatsApp had on Tuesday sought to assuage users' concerns saying its latest policy update does not affect the privacy of messages on the platform.
Jan 13, 2021, 12:42 PM IST
Signal tops free app category after WhatsApp privacy row, here's why it is enjoying a golden run
Signal has climbed to the top spot in the free apps category followed by WhatsApp and YouTube.
Jan 10, 2021, 18:47 PM IST
Signal app sees surge in new users, here's why this app is better than WhatsApp
More and more WhatsApp users are migrating to other apps like Signal, here's all you need to know about this app.
Jan 09, 2021, 21:51 PM IST
Telegram rolls out Voice Chats feature: Know how to use it
The new Voice Chats feature works a lot like voice channels on apps like Discord, and it offers users a persistent conference call that they can join or leave as wish.
Dec 23, 2020, 17:38 PM IST
WhatsApp rival Telegram turns 7, adds adds video call support
The feature, currently available in Telegram beta, will officially arrive with version 7.0 of the application.
Aug 17, 2020, 11:17 AM IST
WhatsApp rival Telegram launches cool new features; lets users send 2GB files - Check out fresh updates
Check out the new features that Telegram has rolled out.
Jul 27, 2020, 09:56 AM IST
SS Motivation by Sunil ydv SS Becomes World's Most Subscribed Motivational Telegram Channel
Sunil ydv SS wons the Most Popular Motivation Channel Award by India book of record for his telegram channel.
Jul 20, 2020, 15:40 PM IST
SC allows email, fax, WhatsApp for service of notices, summons
"Two blue ticks would convey that the receiver has seen the notice," said the apex court.
Jul 10, 2020, 23:18 PM IST
Telegram to pay US SEC fine of $18.5mn over digital token charges
The settlement announced over the weekend comes after Telegram in May announced its decision to withdraw its cryptocurrency-focused subsidiary, Telegram Open Network (TON), due to problems it faced as a result of the US SEC scrutiny.
Jun 29, 2020, 13:57 PM IST
