Use Telegram in the Modern UI of your Windows 8.1 PC or tablet

May 6, 2014 08:00 GMT  ·  By

Telegram Messenger is regarded as one of the top WhatsApp alternatives and starting today, you can use this service on Windows 8.1 as well, without even leaving the Modern UI.

This pretty much means that the application works on both desktop computers and tablets, including Microsoft's very own Surface RT which runs Windows RT.

Telegram Messenger is a third-party client that allows you to chat with your contacts with ease, while also getting the same conversation on your mobile phone. A phone number is still needed to create an account when you first launch the app.

The client provides access to all Telegram features, so you can create group conversations, share files, send pictures, create secret chats and enable a self-destruct time to make sure that your messages are stored on the phone or on the servers.

“With Telegram, you can create group chats with up to 200 people so you can stay connected with everyone at once. Plus, you can share videos up to 1GB, send multiple photos from the web, and forward any media you receive in an instant. All your messages are in the cloud, so you can easily access them from any of your devices,” the app description reads.

Overall, this app should really come in handy to those looking for a WhatsApp alternative, so download Telegram Messenger for Windows 8.1 right now to chat with your friends from the Modern UI.