Telegram X

Telegram X is the new official Android client of the messaging service Telegram that became popular due to its security thanks to end-to-end encryption.

The new official Telegram client

Although WhatsApp Messenger continues to be the undeniable leader in instant messaging on smartphones, there is stiff competition and some services are even better, more complete and more secure than the Facebook app. Such is the case of Telegram.

Telegram's service is becoming more complete every day, with more options, more security and a quieter performance. However, its creator Pavel Durov wants to go further. After organizing a contest called Telegram Android Challenge, in which he asked developers to present alternative clients for his own messaging app, he now introduces us to Vyacheslav Krylov's winning option, originally known as Chalegram and now in Telegram X has been renamed.

Telegram Messenger vs Telegram X

These two official clients share some similarities, but the new one boasts two important new features:

• Higher speed.
• The inclusion of experimental features.

When we open the application we can notice a greater fluidity and a faster interface. And that's quite difficult because this messaging service was already faster than any other rival messenger. In addition, this speed is even clearer when we send multimedia files such as photos or videos.

Also, the experimental features are especially noticeable on the chat list. Unlike the first official client, the interface is divided into two tabs, one for calls and one for chats, between which you can switch very comfortably.

In addition, we can choose different view modes for the chat bubbles, allowing us to customize our conversations to the maximum. It also includes a configurable night mode with colors adapted to low light conditions and it even offers us different themes to choose from, giving us a much more personalized user experience.

Apart from these changes and improvements, the features of this new messaging client are identical to those of the original Telegram:

• Great speed in sending and delivering messages.
• Synchronization with other platforms.
• AES 256-bit secure encryption for all conversations.
• voice calls.
• Secret Conversations.
• Unlimited sending of files of all types.
• Group chats with up to 5,000 members.
• Tools for editing photos and videos.
• Sending stickers and GIF animations.
• Free and without ads.
• And many more interesting features.

As you've probably noticed, this client comes with a lot of advantages and hardly any disadvantages. If you usually use this messaging service, don't hesitate to download its APK file for Android or its iOS version if you have an iPhone.

Requirements and further information:

• Minimum operating system requirements: Android 4.1.