After the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov, many using the chat app might be wondering: Is this platform as safe as I thought? Telegram says it abides by EU laws. Security experts say consumers ...

The news of Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, being arrested as he stepped out of its private jet in Paris on Saturday, August 24, has surely come as a shock for the tech world. This is the ...

Social media platforms like X, Meta, and LinkedIn face increasing regulatory challenges from global governments. Governments pressure platforms to balance free speech with public safety, creating ...

X owner Elon Musk has supported an assessment by Telegram founder Pavel Durov that WhatsApp is not offering secure ...

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Other top messaging apps, like WhatsApp and Meta’s Messenger, also share user data with authorities if they receive valid legal requests. The Telegram messaging app recently made a significant update ...

Telegram has introduced a controversial new feature that grants users a free premium membership in exchange for allowing the instant messaging app to utilize their phone number as a relay for sending ...

Telegram has introduced a major update to its privacy policy that will see the messaging app share user data with authorities in response to legal requests. The move comes less than a month after ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

A recent legal filing by an international group of plaintiffs alleges that Meta misled billions of users by claiming WhatsApp messages are visible only to the sender and the receiver, not the company ...

Understanding Telegram Usernames Telegram has become a popular choice for instant messaging, particularly among those who prioritize privacy and flexibility. Unlike many other messaging platforms that ...

Telegram is reportedly giving away Telegram Premium subscriptions to some users. These users have to let Telegram use their phone number to send one-time PINs via SMS. Participants need to pay any ...