Telegram alternatives: WhatsApp, Signal, Apple iMessage and more
By: Shaurya Shubham
Date: August 27, 2024
WhatsApp is the most popular instant messaging app today. The app offers features that are as good as Telegram including the ability to send text, voice, videos, photos and more. The app also supports both voice and video calling.
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The app is available on Android, iOS and Windows operating systems.
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Signal is another popular instant messaging app that offers almost all the features that Telegram offers. The app includes the option to share text, photos, videos and other content via its platform.
Signal Private Messenger
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The Singal app is available on Android, iOS and Windows operating systems.
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Google Messages is the native messaging app for Android. With RCS support and recently added features that lets users send messages, text, voice notes and even make video calls.
Google Messages
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The app is available only on Android and it comes pre-installed on all of them.
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If you are an iPhone user, then iMessages can be your go-to alternative. It supports all the essential features like sending text, media, files and even making voice and video calls. The app will also get RCS support with iOS 18 update.
Apple iMessages
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The app is available only on Apple devices. However, with RCS support, Android users can also connect using Google Messages app.