Telegram adds voice-to-text for video messages
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Telegram announced a new update that brings some new features for Premium users and some visual changes available to everyone. The most significant change included in the update is the addition of voice-to-text for video messages, which is now available for Telegram Premium users.
Previously, subscribers could convert any voice message to text, but the latest update adds the same functionality to video messages. If you’re paying for Premium, you’ll now be allowed to get an instant text transcript of a video message.
Apart from that, Telegram introduced Topics in Groups, a new feature that allows groups with over 200 members to enable topics and create separate spaces for any subject. The new feature works as individual chats within the group and supports their own shared media and notification settings.
Another interesting new functionality included in the update, a collectible username, is meant to make it easy for others to contact Telegram users or find their public groups in channels. Besides one basic username, Telegram users can now assign multiple collectible usernames to each of their accounts and public chats. These can be less than 5 characters long and can be traded via blockchain.
Once again, Telegram is showing emoji fans a lot of love. The latest update adds 12 new emoji packs available for Premium users, some made specifically for Halloween.
Telegram users on iOS will be getting a redesigned Night Mode. Dark themes have been updated to make colors more balanced with better blurring effects as users scroll in chats and the chat list.
As far as Android users go, the update introduces new options to resize text. If you want to increase the size of chat text, including link previews, reply headers and more, you’ll find the new functionality in Chat Settings.
Finally, some minor design improvements have been implemented too. For example, a new animation has been added when swiping left to reply. Also, tapping a user’s phone number in their profile page will now open a new menu with several call options.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific new features in this update are exclusive to Telegram Premium users?
Which specific new features in this update are exclusive to Telegram Premium users?
Premium users gain voice-to-text for video messages and access to 12 new emoji packs. They previously had voice-to-text for audio messages too.
Q.What is the primary benefit of the new 'Topics in Groups' feature?
What is the primary benefit of the new 'Topics in Groups' feature?
It allows groups with over 200 members to create separate spaces for different subjects. These act as individual chats within the main group.
Q.How do collectible usernames differ from basic usernames?
How do collectible usernames differ from basic usernames?
Users can assign multiple collectible usernames to their accounts and public chats. They can be shorter than 5 characters and are tradable via blockchain.
Q.What visual enhancements have been made for iOS users in this update?
What visual enhancements have been made for iOS users in this update?
iOS users will receive a redesigned Night Mode, with updated dark themes. These feature more balanced colours and improved blurring effects when scrolling.
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