A Year Later, Telegram Finally Launches Group Video Calls

The day that Telegram will get into group video calling has lastly arrived. In case you forgot, that’s OK. It has been more than a year because the firm introduced it was engaged on the characteristic. But hey, higher late than by no means, proper?

In its newest blog, Telegram mentioned that its app’s newest replace would allow group video calls on all gadgets, together with tablets and desktops. Telegram defined that whereas audio-only members in group calls are limitless, at the moment solely the primary 30 folks to affix a bunch name can select to activate video. Nonetheless, the corporate introduced that this restrict is anticipated to “increase soon as voice chats take on streaming games, live events, and more.”

Considering how lengthy it took Telegram to roll out group video calls within the first place—it initially deliberate to launch the characteristic in 2020—we’ll take “soon” with a grain of salt.

The firm additionally unveiled a slew of different new options for its group video calls. You can pin a video, as an illustration, if you’d like it to remain centered as extra customers be part of the decision with video. Users may share their digicam feed and their display on the identical time. Interestingly, Telegram introduced new noise suppression choices, with a selected emphasis on meals.

“We’ve improved noise suppression in voice chats to keep everyone’s audio clear and crisp, even when you’re eating something crispy. We’ve also added a toggle to turn noise suppression off in settings–for those times when munching has meaning,” Telegram mentioned.

I imply, I think about the corporate considered this with digital dinners or hangouts in thoughts. While I’ve by no means truly eaten a bag of chips whereas on a video name with buddies, I’ve actually thought of it. No disgrace there. I’m unsure if I’d truly really feel snug consuming whereas on a video name, nevertheless it’s good to have choices.

Group video calls weren’t the one factor Telegram rolled out in latest days. The firm additionally added animated backgrounds to its app, that are gradient wallpapers which can be algorithmically generated and transfer each time you ship a message. You may select to create your personal background and share your background with others. If you’re a bot fan, Telegram has added a menu button that allows you to browse and ship instructions to make it simpler to speak with them.

You learn extra about Telegram’s other app updates here.