Telegram It is an instant messaging application that allows users to send messages, photos, videos, documents, and make audio and video calls. But maybe it has a function you don’t know, it’s called ‘People Nearby’.
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According to Telegram, “People Nearby” is an optional feature that allows app users to discover local groups, find friends to chat with in the area, or quickly exchange contacts with people nearby.
This function uses real-time location information to view a list of people who have the feature turned on and are close to the user’s location.
The mentioned characteristic Allows you to message users within a radius of 700 meters, adapting the results to your current location. Also, it is never enabled by default and must be manually enabled by the user.
However, it is accepted that There is a possibility that your privacy and security are compromised by using the ‘People Nearby’ feature in Telegram.because you can expose yourself to unwanted risks by sharing your location information in real time.
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According to the ‘Computer Hoy’ web portal, if you’ve ever used the ‘People Nearby’ feature in Telegram and want to disable it, the process is simple. Therefore, you should follow the steps below:
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On the other hand, if you want to take further steps, you can disable location permissions on your device by calling location serviceSelect Telegram and finally ‘Never allow access to location’.
especially, By choosing to turn off Contacts Nearby, you will be taking steps to protect your online privacy and security. Remember that it is important to be careful when sharing personal information and to control who has access to it.
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