Telegram has updated its app with group video calling support. The update is meant for users across mobile devices, tablets, and desktops who can now convert their audio chats into group video calls. The latest Telegram update also includes a handful of interface-level changes, including animated backgrounds, new message sending animations, and new animated emoji. These changes are aimed at taking on the likes of WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
Telegram has finally introduced group video calls — over a year after initially announcing its arrival. Users across mobile devices, tablets, and desktops can utilise the update to transform their group audio chats into video conference calls. The new move by the London-based instant messaging app takes on the likes of Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Apple’s FaceTime. In addition to group video calls, Telegram has brought a handful of interface-level changes through the latest update. These changes include the addition of animated backgrounds, new message sending animations, and new animated emoji. The updated Telegram also includes a special menu button for bots. The most significant change that Telegram brings through the update is the ability to let users convert their group audio conversations into video calls. Users just need to tap the camera icon in a group audio call to switch their video on. Once enabled, you can pin one of your group members to see their video on the front. Telegram has also provided the option to share your screen and even both your camera feed and screen simultaneously. Users on tablets and desktops get additional support during video calls, where they can open the side panel and see a split-screen view of the video grid and list of participants.
