Secure video calling is in high demand. As an alternative to Zoom, many people are using end-to-end encrypted apps such as WhatsApp, FaceTime or Signal to speak to friends and family face-to-face since coronavirus lockdowns started to take place across the world. Thereβs another optionβsecure communications app Telegram just added video calling to its feature set, available on both iOS and Android. The new feature is also super secureβlike Signal and WhatsApp and unlike Zoom (yet), video calls will be end-to-end encrypted.
What is Telegram?
Telegram is a cloud-based instant messaging service that has been making rounds as a popular option for those who wish to keep their messages secure. Telegram boasts a collection of different features, but itβs best known for its ability to secure messages and media by encrypting them during transit; this prevents third-parties from snooping on messages easily. Letβs take a look at what Telegram can do and why you might want to use it.
