Telegram is rolling out a new update that introduces improved calls with a new design that uses less of your phone’s battery. The update also brings new animations, enhancements to the app’s bot platform and more.
The company has revealed a revamped interface for calls, featuring dynamic background changes based on the call’s status – whether it’s ringing, active, or concluded. This redesigned interface is not only more visually engaging but also resource-efficient, contributing to battery savings and improved performance on older devices. The update doesn’t stop there; Telegram has enhanced call quality and has ambitious plans to introduce further improvements to connection and audio quality throughout 2024.
In tandem with the call enhancements, Telegram is rolling out updates to its bot platform. Developers can now integrate their services seamlessly into the Telegram ecosystem, with bots gaining the ability to react to messages, manage reactions, quotes, and links, and even send replies to other chats or topics. Bots are also now equipped to fetch information about giveaways and boosts in channels where they hold administrative roles. Telegram is rolling
Adding a touch of whimsy to the user experience, Telegram is introducing its vaporize animation to both iOS and Android users. This playful animation occurs whenever a message is deleted, injecting a bit of fun into the overall app experience.
This feature-packed launch follows Telegram’s recent improvements to channels, including emoji customization for reactions and statistical insights for stories. The continuous innovation underscores Telegram’s commitment to staying competitive, particularly against WhatsApp, which rolled out its broadcast channels feature to all users in September 2023. While WhatsApp boasts a massive user base exceeding 2 billion monthly active users, Telegram is not far behind with over 800 million monthly active users.
Notably, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently highlighted the success of the channels feature, revealing it has surpassed 500 million monthly active users on WhatsApp’s platform. As the competition heats up, Telegram remains dedicated to pushing boundaries and offering users a rich and evolving experience.