06-19-2016, 11:18 PM
(06-19-2016, 11:10 PM)Rahizel Wrote:(06-19-2016, 11:08 PM)Segolia Wrote: Yeah it's a chat client? What about it?-> tell me more
Google is your friend but ok...
It's a lightweight chat client for desktop, mobile and web (can be accessed from your browser).
IIRC it's cloud-based and the client software is open-source. It has a nominal focus on security but I think that's up for debate - but it supports features like self-destructing chats, messages, and even user accounts and end-to-end encryption.
Other notable features:
-Bot API for chatbots etc.
-Sticker packs (essentially create custom sticker packs using any image that can be easily used like an emoticon by anyone)
-File sharing
-Inline support for various media (gifs, links, recorded voice messages etc.)
Your user account is tied to a mobile phone number (or more appropriately - it effectively *is* your phone number) meaning you can't use telegram without a mobile device as you are required to authenticate this during installation. Your phone number is not exposed to other people unless they add you using your phone number - you can optionally create a unique @handle to use instead. It is possible to use a temporary sim or a virtual phone service (I believe in the US google offers such a thing) to sign up and receive the verification text but in this case it may become impossible to recover your account if the phone number you used to sign up is recycled or you lose access to it - not to mention the person who receives the same number can access your account, then.