Telegram’s latest update is bringing significant improvements, particularly in the realm of calls. The redesigned call interface not only enhances visual appeal with dynamic background changes based on call status but also prioritizes efficiency by utilizing fewer resources, thereby conserving phone battery and ensuring optimal performance, especially on older devices. Telegram is committed to further enhancing connection and audio quality throughout 2024.
Beyond call enhancements, the update introduces a variety of improvements. The bot platform sees updates that empower developers to integrate services seamlessly into the Telegram ecosystem. Bots can now react to messages, manage reactions, quotes, and links, send replies to different chats or topics, and more. This provides a richer and more interactive experience within the app.
Moreover, Telegram is bringing its entertaining “vaporize” animation to both iOS and Android users. This playful feature adds a touch of fun to the user experience, activating whenever a message is deleted.
These updates follow Telegram’s recent efforts to stay competitive with WhatsApp. With improvements to channels, emoji customization for reactions, and story stats, Telegram aims to provide a compelling alternative in the messaging app landscape. Despite WhatsApp’s extensive user base, Telegram continues to innovate, boasting over 800 million monthly active users and reaffirming its commitment to delivering a dynamic and feature-rich platform for its user community.
And also channels can add custom emojis based on the level they have. Premium users can boost any channel of their choosing — they get one boost with their subscription. Based on the number of boosts, channels are assigned a level to unlock features such as the ability to post stories. It’s a slightly complicated and gamified process