Telegram launches update and seeks to displace WhatsApp with these new functions

Telegram wants to become the most popular instant messaging application in the world, a title that belongs to WhatsApp. For this reason, its developers often release updates that include new features for the benefit of users. Recently, the platform just released a new version for Android and iOS that added privacy-focused features. What does it consist of? Here we tell you.

According to Unocero, a portal specialized in technology, the first function that Telegram added is called ‘Protected content‘ and it allows the creator of a group to prevent the rest of the participants from forwarding the messages, they will not be able to take screenshots or save the photos and videos that are sent in that conversation.

It is worth noting that these features were already available on the platform; however, only in personal chats. If you want to activate it in a group, you just have to enter the settings of that conversation, press the option “Type of group/channel” and choose “Restrict saving content”.

Another new function added by Telegram, which is available on Android and iOS, is that users will be able to log in by receiving a phone call, they also provide the possibility of responding in a public group using the name of your channel and not with your username.

The option to manage connected devices has also been included, that is, you can set a time limit for your account to be automatically closed on other computers. Finally, the function of deleting messages from a specific period was also added, although only for individual chats, not group chats.

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