Telegram, a widely used instant messaging app, is introducing several new features, including the ability to transcribe messages for free, add video messages to stories, and repost stories from friends and other channels. Available on both Android and iOS, here's a brief overview of the latest Telegram features.
- Choose Profile Colors: Premium subscribers on Telegram already enjoy various customization options, such as selecting a color for their name and replies. With the recent update, Premium members can now create unique color combinations with logos, making their profiles stand out. Android users can customize their profiles by going to Settings, navigating to 'Chat Settings,' and tapping 'Change Your Colour.' iOS users can find this option under 'Your Color' in the 'Appearance' section.
- Repost Stories: The latest update allows users to repost stories from other accounts and favorite channels. When reposting a story, users can add content like audio, text, and video comments. Reposted stories can also have separate visibility settings. To repost a story, tap the 'Share arrow' and select 'Repost Story.' Note that only stories visible to everyone can be reposted.
- Find Similar Channels: When users join a channel, Telegram will now display a list of similar channels they might find interesting. However, only public channels will appear in this list.
- Transcribe Voice and Video Messages for Free: The voice-to-text transcribe feature, previously limited to Premium members, is now available for free users. Free users can transcribe up to 2 voice and video messages per week. To use this feature, tap the '→A icon,' and Telegram will automatically detect the language and transcribe the text. Please note that this feature is gradually rolling out and may take some time before it becomes available on your device.
- Post Video Messages on Stories: Telegram is introducing a feature that allows users to add a video message to a story. These video messages can be resized and placed anywhere on the screen. The feature can also be used to add video reactions to stories that users want to repost. To record a video message, hold the camera icon in the story editor and hold onto the video track that appears at the bottom of the screen to control the volume.
