Telegram is going to come up with group video calling feature and other features to compete with WhatsApp.
“Voice chats in any group can now seamlessly flip into group video calls simply faucet the digicam icon to modify your video on,” Telegram stated in a weblog submission.
With the latest version of Telegram apps, users can turn group voice chats into video conference calls. For now, the group video call feature has an upper limit of 30, however that restriction will enhance quickly, Telegram stated.
What are the other new features?
Animated backgrounds and message animations :
In what will be a one of its kind feature in messaging app industry, Telegram will introduce animated backgrounds and message animations. Whenever you will send or receive a new message, the multi coloured gradient background will automatically start moving.
According to Telegram claims, these designs are energy efficient, and as such won’t consume much of your device’s battery. Users can also create their animated background with the help of different colours, and patterns provided.
Noise suppression :
Telegram is also coming up with noise suppression in voice chats. So, if you’re on a call while in a noisy environment, it’ll help to keep your audio clear for everyone. With a new toggle added, you can turn this feature on and off manually via settings. Moreover, there is also a completely new to design Telegram icon for all the iOS users.
Telegram was first launched in 2013 by two Russian brothers Nikolai and Pavel Durov who own Russia’s largest social network company “VK”. Since the launch of the app they have updated several features to attract internet users to the platform