Telegram is more than just a messaging app; it's a powerful and feature-rich platform. Beyond the basic messaging and group chats, it offers a host of "secret" tips and tricks that can significantly enhance your experience. Here are some of the most useful features you need to know:

1. Advanced Chat Management and Privacy
Chat Folders: If you're overwhelmed with a long list of chats, you can organize them into folders (e.g., "Work," "Family," "Unread," "Channels"). This keeps your main chat list tidy and helps you find what you need quickly. You can also exclude certain chats from a folder.

Secret Chats: For the ultimate privacy, use "Secret Chats." These are end-to-end encrypted, are not stored in the cloud, and can be set to self-destruct after a specific time. You'll also be notified if the other person takes a screenshot.

Self-Destructing Media: You can send photos and videos with a self-destruct timer. When you select a photo or video to send, tap the clock icon to set a timer (up to one minute) after which the media will disappear from the recipient's chat.

Delete Messages for All: Unlike many other apps, Telegram allows you to delete not only your own messages but also the messages of others in a chat, without leaving a trace. This can be useful for correcting mistakes or maintaining privacy.

2. Time-Saving Communication Hacks
Schedule Messages: Long-press the "Send" button to schedule a message to be sent at a specific time. This is perfect for sending birthday wishes at midnight or sending an important work message during business hours to avoid disturbing someone at a late hour.

Silent Messages: If you want to send a message without a notification sound, long-press the "Send" button and select "Send without sound." The message will be delivered silently to the recipient.

Edit Sent Messages: Made a typo? No problem. Simply tap on a message you've already sent, and you'll see an "Edit" option. You can correct your text, and a small "edited" label will appear to indicate the change.

Set Reminders: You can use your "Saved Messages" chat as a personal to-do list. To set a reminder, simply send a message to yourself in "Saved Messages," long-press it, and select "Set Reminder."

3. Powerful Group and Channel Features
Polls and Quizzes: In groups and channels, you can create polls to get opinions or use "Quiz Mode" to create fun trivia questions with a correct answer. This is a great way to engage your audience.

Slow Mode: Group admins can enable "Slow Mode" to limit how frequently members can send messages. This prevents spam and makes conversations more orderly.

Pin Multiple Messages: You can pin multiple important messages at the top of a group chat, making them easy for all members to find.

Find People Nearby: Telegram has a unique feature that allows you to discover other Telegram users and groups based on your location. You can enable this in the contacts tab to quickly connect with people around you.

4. Customization and Utility
Built-in Video and Photo Editor: Telegram has a powerful in-app editor that lets you crop, adjust brightness, add text and stickers, and even create a GIF from a video without leaving the app.

Quick Search: To quickly find a GIF or a YouTube video, just type @gif or @youtube followed by your search query in any chat. The results will appear right there for you to send.

Multiple Accounts: You can run up to three different Telegram accounts with different phone numbers from a single app on your device.

Passcode Lock: For an extra layer of security, you can set a passcode or use your phone's fingerprint sensor to lock the app and protect your chats from prying eyes.