Telegram adds group video calls, screen sharing, and a bunch of new features to take on WhatsApp

Telegram adds group video calls, screen sharing, and a bunch of new features to take on WhatsApp : The popular encrypted messaging app, Telegram unveiled a group video call feature for its users to compete with digital giants Zoom and WhatsApp. Telegram users had been requesting this feature for over a year, and it has finally been introduced.

“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 on Friday (25th June).

With the latest version of Telegram iOS, Android, and desktop 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.

Telegram additionally added animated backgrounds and message animations. This new feature is one of its kind in the messaging app industry. Whenever you will send or receive a new message, the multicoloured gradient background will automatically start moving.

According to Telegram claims, these designs are energy efficient, i.e. they are not going to consume so much of your device battery. Users can also create their animated background with the help of different colours, and patterns provided.

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