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I was a user on Telegram from India.

Telegram is not sending text messages because I don't have a premium account. And many features are locked in premium.

Currently, Telegram doesn't allow users to create or log in to accounts via third-party apps. Also, I need an official telegram (a must from the Play Store). (Not even the apk from their own website.) To receive a login code.

Do you guys ever feel that telegram has become so much worse?

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[–] sir_reginald@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Telegram has been leaking your IP to your chats and calls for months: https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/03/psa-chat-call-apps-reveal-ip-address/

It's encryption algorithm (only used in secret chats BTW) is proprietary which is huge a red flag.