Telegram, an encrypted messaging platform, introduced 11 new features to enrich communication for over 800 million active users, offering greater customization, improved accessibility, and enhanced engagement across the platform.
For easier channel discovery, users now have access to a list of similar public channels upon joining a channel. This feature is driven by automatic selection based on similarities in subscriber bases, making it easier for users to find content aligned with their interests, the company said in an update.
Telegram Premium users now have access to even more customization options such as “Profile Colors” which allows users to set a unique color combination with logos for their profiles.
While anyone can set custom wallpapers for individual chats, Premium users can now extend their personalization to both sides of the conversation.
“The voice-to-text feature, once exclusive to Premium users, is now available to all users. With the ability to convert up to 2 messages per week into text, this feature facilitates quick understanding of audio content or even translation in different languages,” Telegram informed.
Channels with story-posting capabilities can now access detailed statistics, including views, shares, and reactions. Channels can include custom emoji in addition to standard reactions, allowing for a more personalized and engaging user experience,” said the company. Further, channel admins now have a revamped interface for managing reactions.
