Published 11:06 IST, June 25th 2019

Telegram now lets users add contacts without phone numbers, adds location-based chats feature

WhatsApp's encrypted rival messaging app Telegram is making it easier for users to exchange contact info in its latest update

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WhatsApp's encrypted rival messaging app Telegram is making it easier for users to exchange contact info in its latest update. As a result, all new chat conversations on Telegram includes an "d to Contacts" option at top. Meaning, users can quickly d people who mess m as ir Telegram contacts, even if y don't have ir contact number saved in ir phone's contact list. In event that you do t wish to see m in your messs, you can block m, Telegram tes.

How to d people nearby on Telegram app

Telegram is w also making it easier for you to d someone's contact without having to exchange business cards. Make sure your Telegram is updated to latest version. w,.go to Telegram and open contacts. You will find a new option "d people nearby." This way, you can quickly exchange contact info with Telegram users who are standing next to you. Make sure both of you have this section open on Telegram. This feature can be beneficial when you meet multiple people at a business meeting or some event.

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Location-based group chat conversations

Similar to finding people nearby, Telegram provides users with an option for "Group nearby". That is a location-based group conversation for Telegram users around you to join. Tap "Create a Local Group." Once people have "Group nearby" section open on ir Telegram, y will be shown an option to join group chats around. What's more, update also includes features such as Transfer Group Chats, Improved tifications Exceptions, Siri shortcuts among ors.

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Telegram w supports transferring ownership rights from any groups and channels to or users. You can grant full min rights to ors using Transfer Ownership button. tification Exceptions have also just got improved in Telegram. You can w toggle mess previews for specific chats. If you have multiple exceptions, you can use Search to find right conversation. You can also ‘Delete All’ to get back to default tification exceptions settings. 

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11:06 IST, June 25th 2019