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Faced with censorship, Kashmir residents turn to encrypted messaging
But, even then, they’re worried their messages may still be read by authorities.
Telegram CEO slams Apple for censoring in-app content and hiding this censorship from users
CEO Pavel Durov took aim at Apple’s tight grip on the apps that are allowed in the app store and when they’re allowed to update.
Telegram founder calls for resistance against China and Iran’s censorship
After Russia caved, Durov now wants help to push back against the app’s suppression in China and Iran.
The ADL is coming for gamers
When organizations become increasingly irrelevant, they have to create new enemies in order to stay funded.
Status is the latest privacy-focussed chat app that aims to fix messaging and more
More alternatives are popping up in recent months.
Houseparty says it’s free to use any user communications, including “ideas, inventions, concepts”
A lack of end-to-end encryption means conversations aren’t as private as they are in some other apps.
Twitter suspends Harry Chen PhD, known for reporting about coronavirus direct from Wuhan
Chen was known for keeping followers up-to-date with uncensored news direct from Wuhan.
Iran censors the internet in anticipation of more protests
More protests are expected from December 26th.
Telegram is growing, especially in authoritarian countries
When censorship rises, so does Telegram.
Barstool Sports reached over 10,000 paid subscribers in just three days
The independent media group is growing.
Europol: Telegram is doing a better job at tackling Islamic State terrorists than Google and Instagram
Telegram received praise from the agency.
When the internet is cut off, protestors find it hard to rely on bitcoin
Iran and Hong Kong have both experienced recent shutdowns.