Telegram has been updated with improvements to video and chat features on the messaging service. The latest update brings new video speed controls, while improving the quality of videos as well as support for faster loading, based on the quality of the network connection. Users will now be able to add media while editing a sent message. Telegram will now show the last time a message was edited in a chat. Developers will also be able to 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 says users will be able to speed up video playback by holding down on the right side of a video and then swiping to the right in order to increase the playback speed up to ‘at 2.5x. This feature provides quicker access to existing video speed controls, and users on Android can also tap the left and right sides of the screen to rewind or fast forward 10 seconds, respectively.
The new swipe video playback speed controls on Telegram
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Large channel owners will also see improvements in the playback of downloaded videos, thanks to a new video feature that automatically selects video quality based on connection quality. The platform will automatically compress and optimize high-resolution videos uploaded by channel owners into 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 containing media) after they are sent, users can now add media to a text message while making an edit. The new feature was added on the latest version of the app, which allows users to tap on a message and attach an image, which will be displayed in place of the original message.
Edited messages on Telegram will now show the last time a user made an edit. According to the platform, if a user edits their post again, the app will display the date the post was last edited. Meanwhile, Small Groups has been upgraded with read receipts for each group member – this feature is also available on Telegram’s rival WhatsApp.
Chat-specific hashtags on Telegram channels or groups
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Telegram also introduced a new feature called chat-specific hashtags, designed to make it easier to find messages with that tag within a particular group or channel. He follows the #hashtag@username format, meaning a user searching for #travel@adventures would see all posts tagged with food posted by the Adventures channel, making it easier to find specific posts on a channel or group.
Improved Telegram bot functionality, ad integration
One of the reasons 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 digital currency of the platform that can be used. for purchases.
Bots on Telegram can also generate revenue through Telegram Ads, allowing users to monetize their channels. The platform shares 50% of the platform’s advertising revenue with content creators, and now bot developers can also earn revenue from the advertising service, through the revenue sharing program.
