
It has a wealth of features, including the ability to create a username so you can be added by it without having to share your phone, or the ability to create groups and communities in which there can be hundreds of users. Telegram is one of the most popular instant messaging applications out there, and possibly one of WhatsApp’s main competitors. At the moment, this move is just a statement of intent, and there are still no differentiating features between one version and the other, so let’s stick to explaining why and the possibilities that the APK version has. We’re going to start by explaining why Telegram says it has made this decision, and we’ll follow up by telling you what becoming independent from the Android app store means for an app. Google Duo becomes Google Meet: What you need to know about the change
