Telegram update adds support for these new video and messaging features
Telegram has been updated with improvements to the messaging service’s video and chat features. The latest update brings new controls on video speed while improving the quality of videos, along with support for faster loading based on network connection quality. Users can now add media while editing a sent message. Telegram now displays the last time a message in a chat was edited. Developers can also take advantage of new monetization options on the platform.
Telegram update brings new video features and improvements
After updating to the latest version of the app, Telegram say that users can speed up video playback by pressing and holding the right side of a video and then sliding to the right to increase playback speed up to 2.5x. This feature provides faster access to the existing video speed controls, and Android users can also tap the left and right sides of the screen to rewind or fast forward 10 seconds respectively.
The new swipe-based video playback speed controls on Telegram
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Large channel owners will also see improvements in playback of uploaded videos, thanks to a new video feature that automatically selects video quality based on connection quality. The platform automatically compresses and optimizes high-resolution videos uploaded by channel owners to three quality options: low, medium and high. iOS users can swipe up on a video to use Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
Telegram improves message editing and introduces chat-specific hashtags
While Telegram already supports the ability to edit messages (or messages with media) after they have been sent, users can now add media to a text message while making an edit. The new functionality has been added to the latest version of the app, allowing users to tap on a message and attach an image, which will be displayed in place of the original message.
Edited messages on Telegram now show the last time a user made an edit. According to the platform, if a user re-edits their post, the app will show when the post was last edited. Meanwhile, small groups have been upgraded with read receipts for each group member; this functionality is also available on Telegram’s rival WhatsApp.
Chat-specific hashtags on Telegram channels or groups
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Telegram has also introduced a new feature called chat-specific hashtags, which are designed to make it easier to find messages with that tag within a given group or channel. It follows the #hashtag@username This means that a user searching for #travel@adventures will see all posts tagged with food and posted by the Adventures channel, making it easier to find specific posts on a channel or group.
Improved Telegram Bot functionality, advertising integration
One of the reasons why Telegram is so popular is its support for highly programmable bots within groups. The platform allows bots to send up to 30 messages per second to users, and bot operators can now use Telegram Stars to increase this limit to a thousand messages per second at a rate of 0.1 stars per message, the platform’s digital currency that can are used for purchases.
Bots on Telegram can also monetize Telegram ads, allowing users to monetize their channels. The platform shares 50 percent of the platform’s ad revenue with content creators, and now bot developers can also earn revenue from the ad service, through the revenue sharing program.
