Telegram is a messaging app, but theres so much more to it than simply sending and receiving messages.

What are some of Telegrams unique features?

If youre in this camparent we all?

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Luckily, you might edit or change your photos after sending them in Telegram.

On an iPhone, tap and hold the photo, then tapEdit.

Next, tap the button beside the message box and selectChange Photo or VideoorEdit Current Photo.

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To edit a video, select one to send and tweak it in the video editor that appears.

Theres a decent set of editing tools in the in-app editor.

Not bad for a messaging app.

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Video editing and replacement arent limited to videos you want to send.

you might also edit or replace videos youve already sent.

On an iPhone, tap and hold the video, then tap the button beside the message box.

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Next, chooseChange Photo or Video, orEdit Current Video.

This is useful if youre worried about security and dont want to bother with manually deleting your Telegram.

If you dont sign into your Telegram within that period, your account will self-destruct once the time elapses.

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Well, with Telegram, you might do just that.

Interestingly, you’re able to delete others' messages for them as well.

Were unsure when you might need this feature, but its good to know it exists.

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To delete a message in Telegram, tap and hold the message, then tapDelete.

On Android, selectAlso delete for Xand tap delete.

The message will disappear without a trace, so the other person wont even realize what youve done.

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To send silent messages, punch in your message, then tap and hold theSendbutton.

SelectSend Without Sound, and thats it.

You’ll be able to translate messages in one-on-one or group chats.

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it’s possible for you to also translate entire chats, but this requires Telegram Premium.

Find People Nearby

Telegram lets you add people who are nearby by sharing your live location.

Like you, they also have to be using the People Nearby feature.

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You dont have to share your phone number, which is a plus.

Heres how to use the People Nearby feature.

If youre a group admin on Telegram, you’re free to fix the issue with Slow Mode.

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UnderSlow Mode, choose the time that must elapse before group members can send messages.

you’ve got the option to choose between 10 seconds and 1 hour.

Which Cool Telegram Feature Will You Try?

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Now that you know what unique features Telegram has, which of them will you try?

Will you organize your chats into folders or overcome a language barrier by translating messages?

Perhaps you want to meet new people or do some basic video editing.

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