Telegram is renewed and now allows you to hide the last connection time
The messaging application that still claims to be the most secure and private in the mobile field continues to take steps towards the future. Thus, Telegram is not far behind by adding new features to its operation compared to WhatsApp, which seems to have gotten a running start recently. Of course, the difference in users is still notable. In any case, the version 2.0 of Telegram is now available for users of devices Android and iOSwith interesting improvements.
This update has the same list of new features both on iPhone and for terminals Android Although in this second case it is necessary to mention, separately, its visual redesign. And, as the style lines of the moment say, the nearest future is drawn in Material Design, the style chosen by Google for the new version of Android, known as LollipopFor this reason the menus, icons and buttons have changed, drawing them as simply as possible and dispensing with all irrelevant lines and volumes. All this, yes, without forgetting the artificiality of this style in terms of animations and colors flat and intense.Stylistic issues that the most purists will appreciate.
However, what is really striking are the new features that it presents Telegram 2.0 And this messaging application now has the same capacity that WhatsApp to hide the time of the function Last connection That fact that worries so much the users most jealous of their privacy and who reaches Telegram with a twist. And now it is not only possible to show or not this data, but to specify if you want to show it only to contacts or to none And even more, it is possible to add exceptions This allows you not to show the last hour to the boss, but to do it to your partner. All this without having to explain. Along with this, there is also a new status marked as Recent, which allows you to know if there is activity in the account of the user you want to contact but without knowing Exactly when was the last time I was available.
The new and powerful search tool is also curious And the user can now search in the cloud any word or phrase, jumping instantly to that point in the conversation. All this in just a couple of seconds, speeding up the search process and being able to know the context comfortably.
Other additions to this version 2.0 of Telegram is the possibility to self-destruct your own user account after a period of inactivity. All a comfort and security barrier that can establish that the account disappears after not using Telegram after a month, a year, or another period of time In addition, it is have added some more improvements such as being able to search and send animated images in GIF format thanks to the system Giphy, as well as displaying thumbnails with Instagram and YouTube linksA convenience to see what is shared before accessing it.
In short, an interesting update for the users of this communication tool that still hasn't caused any trouble, apparently, for having intercepted or stolen their messages. A tool that remains completely free Version 2.0 of Telegram is now available via Google Play and App Store
