Telegram Scraps 'Misused' Features Amid CEO's Legal Troubles đźš«

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Summary:

  1. Feature Changes Post-Arrest
    Following CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest in France, Telegram has disabled features that were misused by anonymous users. This includes the built-in blog posts and the “People Nearby” location-based feature.

  2. CEO’s Statement and Actions
    Durov stated that Telegram’s rapid growth led to increased misuse, and he aims to enhance the platform’s moderation. He noted that the abrupt rise in users made it easier for criminals to exploit Telegram.

  3. New Updates and Replacements
    The app will discontinue its standalone blogging tool, Telegraph, and replace the “People Nearby” feature with “Businesses Nearby,” focusing on legitimate, verified businesses. Additional updates include Star giveaways and a reading mode for the in-app browser.

Read more at: The Verge