In the social media and messaging app market, competition for innovation is fiercer than ever. O Telegramwhich recently celebrated its 10 years of existence, is showing that it is not messing around.
Pavel Durov, the platform’s CEO, announced an update that will get users excited: Stories are finally coming to Telegram, and with a touch of originality reminiscent of the BeReal feel. Understand more below.
New features
While Stories have become an integral part of social media, Telegram is taking a unique approach, designing them to be ephemeral and a special way to connect with friends and followers.
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Until now, the feature was only available to Premium subscribers of the app, but the new update will democratize it.
Unlike other apps like Whatsapp and Instagram, stories are grouped in an expandable menu at the top of the main screen, making navigation simple and efficient. Additionally, users can swipe down and check out stories posted by their friends.
Telegram’s media editor offers a range of creative tools to add a personal touch. From stickers to GIFs, text and location, users have a full range of options available to make their stories truly original.
A notable innovation is the dual camera function, which allows customers to take photos with the front and rear cameras simultaneously. This feature brings a hint of the feel of BeReal, a social network that was successful in the past.
For those concerned about the privacy, Telegram offers a high degree of control. Users can adjust the visibility of their stories by choosing from four duration options: 6, 12, 24, or 48 hours.
Another intriguing addition is the offering of detailed statistics on record views. Consumers can filter, sort and analyze data to obtain insights about the engagement of your followers.
The Telegram update has already started to be distributed and will soon be available to all users of the platform.
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