Durov chuckles at WhatsApp's Telegram advertisement, expressing Telegram's rivals are growing increasingly anxious.
WhatsApp's Sly Ads and Telegram's Tech Superiority
Pavel Durov, the brainchild behind Telegram, has taken to his platform to call out WhatsApp's sneaky marketing strategies. The advertising of the Meta-owned messaging app has emerged in Apple tech-centric channels, claiming Telegram is plagued with ads and overloads devices.
"My rivals are sweating bullets - they're resorting to advertising themselves within Telegram communities," Durov declared. "They'd be wise to utilize their billions in marketing budget to focus on inventions instead."
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Durov further emphasized that Telegram surpasses WhatsApp technologically by leaps and bounds, with the innovation gap widening each passing month.
In March, Durov divulged that Telegram had eclipsed 1 billion monthly active users, landing it the second position as the most popular messaging app globally, trailing only WhatsApp (barring Chinese WeChat)[1]. The developer also disclosed increased user engagement metrics, with the average user opening Telegram 21 times daily and spending 41 minutes engaged in the app[1].
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It's worth noting the key distinctions in user engagement, privacy, and technological advancements between Telegram and WhatsApp:
- Privacy Concerns: WhatsApp, under Meta, collects an alarming amount of user data, including usage logs, device details, location data, and cookies. Telegram, on the other hand, predominantly focuses on protecting metadata like phone numbers and IP addresses when legally compelled[2][3].
- Transparency: Telegram's client apps are open-source, offering a greater level of transparency compared to the closed-source backend of WhatsApp[2][3].
- User Engagement: Telegram provides a novel blend of secure messaging and public channels, attracting a diverse range of user interactions distinct from WhatsApp's traditional focus on one-to-one messaging[2].
- Encryption: Both apps employ strong encryption methods. However, Telegram has maintained its commitment to never compromise user privacy by disclosing private messages, a stance it has adhered to for the past 12 years[3][4].
- Innovations: Telegram offers premium features like unlimited cloud storage and ad-free public channels, adding depth to its messaging capabilities[2].
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- Pavel Durov, criticizing WhatsApp's advertising tactics, stated, "My rivals are sweating bullets - they're resorting to advertising themselves within Telegram communities."
- In contrast to WhatsApp, which collects significant user data and employs closed-source technology, Durov highlighted Telegram's strengths, such as its focus on protecting user metadata and its open-source client apps.
- Despite facing pressure to compromise user privacy, Durov has maintained Telegram's commitment to never disclose private messages, demonstrating its technological superiority with innovative features like ad-free public channels and unlimited cloud storage.
