Telegram
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Telegram is a messaging service founded by Pavel Durov, an entrepreneur and founder of a popular social network called VK. Launched in 2013, the messenger now has 200 million users a month. Telegram’s core value is privacy and security, so it claims to be the most secure messaging app. Its key advantage is that all chats, groups, and media are encrypted and can self-destruct.
Telegram 7.4 Update Lets You Import Your WhatsApp Chat History
Transferring chats from other messengers is available in Telegram for iOS and Android, starting from version 7.4.
Pavel Durov Plans to Raise a $1 Billion Loan for Telegram
Last week, more than 25 million new users worldwide joined Telegram. Such growth led to a significant increase in the cost of maintaining the messenger's infrastructure. Therefore, Telegram is looking for additional funding.
Pavel Durov Revealed Success Secret to Facebook and Dispelled Three Myths About Telegram
In his latest Telegram post, Pavel Durov announced that Facebook is worried about the popularity of Telegram and that it has a department dedicated to finding out why Telegram is so popular. Durov decided to reveal the success secret for free.
Pavel Durov Promised That Telegram Would Monetize Next Year
Pavel Durov also assured users that he would not sell the messenger, thereby refuting rumors that Telegram was sold to Mail.ru.
Telegram Was Ordered to Pay Over $620,000 to a Startup Over the Gram Cryptocurrency Lawsuit
Telegram was suing Lantah for the right to use the Gram trademark and ticker, but at the end of August 2020, Durov's company was forced to withdraw its claim and now has to pay $620,000 in legal fees.
Italian Authorities Launched an Investigation Into Telegram Deepfake Bots
The Italian Data Protection Authority has launched an investigation into Telegram due to the widespread use of bots that generates fake nude images. Only until July 2020, more than 100,000 deepfakes were discovered.
Protests in Thailand Led to the Blocking of Telegram
Thailand police ordered the digital ministry to restrict the Free YOUTH group on Telegram, which played a key role in organizing protests. Authorities have been unable to stop rallies, and more than 80 people have been arrested since Tuesday.
