Telegram update brings new free features
Telegram, the widely-used messaging application, is introducing a range of new features to enhance user experience. These include the addition of free message transcription, video messages in stories, and the ability to repost content from both friends and channels.
With these updates, users can now enjoy more seamless and convenient communication while staying connected to the content that matters most to them.
Discover similar channels, repost stories, personalize your profile, set custom wallpapers for both sides of a chat and 7 more features in today’s update: https://t.co/DSEewMG1KN
— Telegram Messenger (@telegram) November 30, 2023
Available on both Android and iOS, here’s a quick look at some of the newest Telegram features.
Choose profile colours
Telegram already offers several customisation options for Premium subscribers such as choosing a colour for name and replies to their messages. With the newest update, Telegram now lets Premium members set unique colour combinations with logos that will make your profile unique.
To customise your profile on Android, go to Settings, head over to ‘Chat Settings’ and tap ‘Change Your Colour’. iOS users can find the option under the ‘Your Color’ option under the ‘Appearance’ section.
Repost Stories
The latest Telegram update introduces the ability to repost stories from other people’s accounts and favourite channels.
While reposting a story on their account, users can add content like audio, text and even a video comment. The reposted story can also have separate visibility settings, similar to how one would limit the visibility of their own stories.
To repost a story, just tap on the ‘Share arrow’ and select the ‘Repost Story’ option. However, only stories that are visible to everyone can be reposted.
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Find similar channels
Telegram Channels are the go-to place for millions to keep up with the latest news, talk to others, hold discussions and more.
Now, when users join a particular channel, the app will show a list of similar channels that they might be interested in. However, only public channels appear in the list.
Transcribe voice and video messages for free
Previously limited to Premium members, Telegram is now expanding the voice-to-text transcribe feature to free users. However, users who do not have Premium membership can only transcribe 2 voice and video messages every week.
To try the new feature, tap on the ‘→A icon’ and Telegram will automatically detect the language and type out the text. Since the feature is still rolling out, it may take a while before it is available on your device.
Post video messages on Stories
Telegram is adding a new feature that lets users add a video message to a story. These messages can be easily resized and placed anywhere on the screen. The feature can also be used to add video reactions to stories that you want to repost.
To record a video message, simply hold the camera icon in the story editor and hold on to the video track that appears at the bottom of the screen to control the volume.
