Telegram to launch long-awaited group video call feature in May
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Telegram will be finally adding a group video call feature to its portfolio next month. Yesterday, the company CEO Pavel Durov posted a short video showing the upcoming feature in action.
”Speaking of video calls, we will be adding a video dimension to our voice chats in May, making Telegram a powerful platform for group video calls,” wrote Durov.
Telegram is a bit late to the group video chat party, as competitors such as Zoom, WhatsApp, Messenger Rooms, Hangouts – already reap the benefits of the global pandemic and lockdown situation worldwide.
The company announced plans for a group video feature a whole year ago and despite the delay, the feature could boost Telegram’s popularity and help compete with the aforementioned platforms.
Group video calls on Telegram will support Screen sharing, encryption, noise-cancellation, as well as desktop and tablet, and smartphone devices. We’ll have to wait and see whether Telegram will join the best video conferencing apps out there with its new feature.
Questions & Answers
Q.When is Telegram launching its group video call feature?
When is Telegram launching its group video call feature?
Telegram plans to launch the group video call feature in May. This update will add a video dimension to its existing voice chats, turning the platform into a powerful tool for group video communication.
Q.Which specific features will the new group video calls include?
Which specific features will the new group video calls include?
The new group video calls on Telegram will support screen sharing, encryption, and noise-cancellation. It will also be available across various devices, including desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones.
Q.How long has Telegram been planning to introduce a group video feature?
How long has Telegram been planning to introduce a group video feature?
Telegram announced its plans for a group video feature a year ago. Despite this delay, the company hopes the new offering will boost its popularity and help it compete with established platforms.
Q.What is the company's CEO, Pavel Durov, saying about the new feature?
What is the company's CEO, Pavel Durov, saying about the new feature?
Pavel Durov posted a short video showing the upcoming feature in action. He stated that adding a video dimension to voice chats in May will make Telegram a powerful platform for group video calls.
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