10 Things you didn't know about Telegram (but definitely should!)

Think you’ve mastered Telegram? Well think again! Since its launch, Telegram has been gaining a lot of users due to its very useful but controversial features. Despite mainly being a messaging app, Telegram has gained its popularity and rightful place among one of the most exploited online tools around the world; competing with the big three in the universe of social media: Facebook, Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter.

It is packed with surprises that even veteran users might have missed. So, ready to uncover the secrets? Let’s dive in! Here’s 10 fascinating and mind-blowing features you may not have discovered about this gem:

1. Silent Messages: Want to message a friend without buzzing their phone? Just hold the send button and choose "Send Without Sound." Perfect for late-night chats!
2. Hidden Media: Keep your chats tidy with hidden media. Send photos and videos that blur out until your friend taps to reveal. It’s like a surprise party in your chat!
3. Custom Folders: Organize your chaos! Create custom folders to categorize your chats—work, friends, family, memes—whatever floats your boat.
4. Multiple Accounts: Juggling multiple personas? Telegram supports up to three accounts on one app. Switch between work and personal profiles with ease.
5. Scheduled Messages: Timing is everything. Schedule messages to be sent later—just hold the send button and pick your time. Never miss a birthday again!
6. Polls and Quizzes: Spice up your group chats with polls and quizzes. From deciding dinner plans to testing trivia knowledge, it’s interactive fun for everyone.
7. Bot Bonanza: From playing games to managing tasks, Telegram’s bots can do it all. There's even a bot to help you build more bots. Bot-ception!
8. Location Sharing: Share your live location with friends for up to 8 hours. Perfect for meetups or letting your friends track your epic adventures.
9. Secret Chats: For your eyes only! Telegram’s Secret Chats offer end-to-end encryption and self-destructing messages. Mission Impossible, anyone?
10. Advanced Search: Find messages, media, and links faster with Telegram’s advanced search. Use keywords, dates, or even filter by user to dig out exactly what you need.

So, did you know about these fun little functionalities? Well there you have it—10 tricks that will make you the Telegram’s master among your friends. Dive in, explore, and make the most out of it!

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