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Edit Sent Messages Telegram Messenger Tricks “Privacy” itself isn’t a particularly attractive product feature in online services. It can be nebulous: We can’t always feel or understand it, and sometimes it’s only when privacy is taken away that we take it seriously. SUBSCRIBER ONLY STORIESView All

Self Destruct Messages on Secret Chats A recently introduced feature, Telegram’s new Group Voice Chats allow users in a group to initiate a common group voice chat for all members. However, users can choose to drop out of the ongoing group chat and re-enter at any given point. To make use of this, head into any group of choice and tap on the group name. Now head to the three-dot menu on the top right and choose Start Voice Chat. Disabled: Turn off automatic night mode and always use the chosen theme. Hide Telegram Profile Photo

Hide Your ‘Last Seen’ From Certain Users Launch the Telegram app on your device and navigate to Settings -> Data and Storage. Public groups can now enable join requests – allowing group admins to review new members before approving them to write in the chat. Users who open the group can tap Request to Join, adding their request to a list that only admins can access. Telegram Mute Length

Search Friends by Username A further privacy blunder is that Telegram notifies your contacts when you join it — unless you don’t give it permission to access your contacts. The app doesn’t warn you it’s about to ping your contacts, and that’s a big caveat for those who want to use Telegram to keep a low profile.