Telegram, which over the years has become the alternative messaging app to WhatsApp, continues to work on the arrival of new functions, such as the send files up to 2 GB. However, the app, which already has 400 million total users, also has 6 features not too well known which you should try if you have an account.
Regardless of the use you make of your account, Telegram has a number of features that are not very well known and that help to take advantage of the better application, as well as going beyond the basics. For that reason, we bring you a list of the six features of the popular instant messaging app that you should try to get the best out of your account.
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Channels
Some channels of bargains on Telegram.
Telegram channels are tools designed for broadcast messages to thousands of people in seconds. Channels can only broadcast messages to an unlimited number of subscribers and include a view counter. In addition, they also serve to keep track of the number of people who have read a message.
Compared to groups, participation is not allowed on channels, so it's not It is possible to interact with other users. Therefore, the user will only see what administrators post, making it an ideal tool to stay informed.
Automatic dark mode
Here's what the dark theme looks like on Telegram.
La dark mode is was one of the most requested features by users, and serves to give a break from the brightness of the screen. In case you want to activate this theme only in certain cases, Telegram also has one automatic night mode.
In this way, the user can specify the exact times between which he wants Telegram night mode to activate automatically. The default time for Telegram is from 22:00 to 08:00, but if you click on “from” and “to” within the settings, a clock appears where you can select the times.
Chat folders
With folders it is possible organize active conversations in so that each chat is included in the corresponding folder, for example work, family or leisure. Additionally, you can include both individual chats, group conversations, and channels.
Of course, it should be noted that the chat folders are automatically synchronized with the desktop version of Telegram, so that there is no need to create folders in every app session.
Save messages and files
Saving messages and files it's a really useful feature to use on a daily basis, as different groups sometimes share files and images on a regular basis. Instead of downloading these files, Telegram allows you to save the message within the application itself.
To do this, all you have to do is press and hold the message or files you want to save, press the forward message button and send it directly to saved messages. A feature you should really try.
Telegram boat
These are some bots that you can add to Telegram groups.
I muzzle of Telegram serve to add some really useful features, and users can perform various actions with them, and check the weather or play legendary games. As for online bots, to use bots you just have to put their name with the at sign in front of any chat.
For its part, to access the independent bots you simply have to search for them in Telegram's integrated search engine, start them and follow the instructions they will show you. While they can be used independently, you can also integrate them directly into your groups.
Secret Chat
These are the steps you need to follow to create a secret chat on Telegram.
La secret chat is a very interesting tool if you want to keep the privacy of your conversations. A chat that has big differences with a normal chat on Telegram. The key is that the messages of the secret conversations they can only be read by you and the recipient, while those of the rest of the conversations are stored in the cloud and Telegram can decrypt them.
On the other hand, messages cannot be forwarded to other contacts, nor can you take screenshots. So everything is kept private. If one of the attendees deletes a message, it will also disappear from the recipient's app. This type of chat also offers self-destruction of messages in a certain time that the user chooses.
