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 ## Telegram messenger for Android
 
+**Note: The source code to this project is rarely updated and it may never be updated anymore. It's not a true FOSS project and you shouldn't depend on it, just switch to Riot already.**
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 [Telegram](https://telegram.org) is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security. It’s superfast, simple and free.
 This repo contains the official source code for [Telegram App for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.telegram.messenger).