Telegram has been in the spotlight for a long time, especially after the debate over WhatsApp's privacy policy erupted. Many individuals were looking for WhatsApp alternatives, and Telegram emerged as a viable option. There was a big rush to Telegram. Telegram was also obliged to improve its service as a result of this. Telegram has a surprise in store for all of its users around the world. The WhatsApp competitor has announced a major platform update. Telegram's interface has been updated with a slew of new features.
Telegram Group Video call
Support for group video calling and screen sharing, as well as an animated background and additional security features, are all on the list.
Telegram Screen Sharing
Telegram allows users to share their displays in the same way as they would in a Google Meet conversation. Users only need to touch the menu button and select the screen sharing option, followed by app authorization, according to the company.
Telegram tablet and desktop support
Telegram now supports tablets and desktops as well. “Users simply tap to launch the side panel, which displays a split-screen view of the video grid and participant list, which is suited for both portrait and landscape mode. “On the desktop, voice chats open in a separate window, allowing users to type and talk without having to minimise anything,” Telegram noted in a blog post.
“Selective screen-sharing is also available in desktop programmes, allowing you to broadcast a single programme rather than a user's full screen. When a user shares a screen on the desktop app, that user's screen is instantly pinned,” the business stated.
Telegram animated backgrounds
Telegram has also introduced animated backgrounds on its platform. The messaging app said that the multi-color gradient wallpapers in the app are designed algorithmically and move with the aesthetics every time users send a message.
Android: Chat Settings > Change Chat Background.
iOS: Appearance > Chat Background.
Telegram Security features
Telegram's platform has also received a slew of new security measures. Telegram has added a new feature called Login Info Reminders, which keeps a user's phone number up to date. “This assures that a user can access his account at all times. Users may instantly update their phone numbers immediately from the new reminder in Settings on iOS if their phone number has changed,” the business noted in a blog post.
Telegram also revealed that in the next release, Android users would receive Login Info reminders. Telegram will send a notification to users on all platforms when their Two-Step Verification settings are modified.
Telegram animated emojis
Users may now send stickers and emoticons directly from their keyboards into the chat window, according to the company. This also applies to media users who send files through the attachment panel on iOS.
