Telegram can now cater to us with a significant update, including many new user features and improvements. Among the upgrades is Chromecast support for Android, which allows videos to be sent from Telegram quickly onto a television screen. All other security features have also been introduced to keep users safe from scams and spam. The software provides business-oriented features that aim to make Telegram accessible for more extensive startup and business operations.
This article examines the benefits of new features that improve the Telegram interface.
Cast Video from Telegram to Chromecast
One of the most interesting new features introduced in this update is the ability to cast a video via Telegram to a Chromecast. If you're an Android user, you can easily cast any video shared on your Telegram chats to your Chromecast-enabled TV/screen.
This is just how it works: upon opening any video in Telegram, a settings icon will appear. Tap on it and select your Chromecast from the given options. As simple as that, a few taps, your video starts streaming to your TV. This is for anyone who wants to watch their videos from the phone/tablet on a larger TV screen.
Be it a funny clip sent by a friend, a family video, or something significant at the office, this feature makes it much easier to enjoy the content on the larger screen without transferring files or using complicated methods.
Security Precautions That Keep Users Safe
This update also emphasizes security. Due to the ever-growing number of online scams, keeping Telegram's user base safe is more important than ever. This update introduces functionalities to protect users against fraud and intruding messages. Now, let's tackle the new security features.
Info Page for First-Time Messages
The first security-important feature is the info page that pops up whenever you get a message from someone outside your contacts list for the first time. This info page gives you some background info on the person reaching out, such as:
- The country they are from (derived from their phone number)
- When they joined Telegram
- When did they last change their profile picture and username?
- Are they from an official account or have third-party verification?
- Which groups do you have in common, if any?
This new feature helps you learn more about the person messaging you. It shows you if they are trustworthy or if there’s something unusual about the account. The indicator provides the necessary information to react to or dismiss the message.
This functionality serves two purposes: it raises user awareness about their correspondents while preventing them from interacting with scammers or fraudsters. It’s a great way to see important information before replying to someone new.
Telegram Gateway for Businesses
Telegram recently launched Telegram Gateway, a fresh avenue for assisting organizations and startups in verifying the phone numbers of their users. With Telegram Gateway, calling to confirm a customer's phone number saves businesses costs and time compared to traditional SMS verification.
The other benefit of using Telegram Gateway is that it is more cost-effective. Indeed, it charges only $0.01 (approximately Rs. 0.80), compared to the costly fee paid on standard SMS-based services. Hence, businesses will save while providing secure user authentication.
Also, companies can set the maximum delivery time for verification codes in their tailored system. The money is refunded if the code is not delivered within this time. This ensures a fast and reliable verification process.
In summary, the Telegram Gateway has witnessed a beautiful solution for startups and businesses that need user verification done securely and at a very low cost.
Telegram Stars: A Virtual Currency for Users
Another exciting introduction in this update was Telegram Stars, a new virtual currency. Telegram Stars can be used within the app to unlock content, use services in mini-apps, or donate to other users.
One example sees users using those Stars to unlock premium features or exclusive content within the app. In addition, Stars can be donated to others to support content creators or active users of groups and channels. This new system allows Telegram users to help others and be rewarded for their contributions.
Getting 100 Stars for about Rs. 199 in India is a reasonable price. Telegram plans to expand it further across regions so that users may also perform virtual transactions and help each other meaningfully.
Group owners and admins may also use Stars to monetize their communities. For instance, if you run a popular group, you could reward people for Stars in exchange for premium content or services. This helps users and creators earn something back for their time and effort inside Telegram.
Spam Control and Monetization for Popular Users
Another new feature introduced in this update is curtailing spam and unwanted messages. Like the popular social network, if you receive many messages from persons not in your contacts, you may charge a small fee for incoming messages. So, whoever wants to send you a message must pay a small amount. This will help you with spam and cleanse your inbox.
Well, along with this, there is such interesting monetization. Suppose an individual receives plenty of messages or has a big following. In that case, she or he can set a fee and earn revenue responding to messages truly unsolicited by the people in contact. This may be a good opportunity to make money from your popularity or your online presence on Telegram.
A fee can alleviate the burden of mass messaging while rewarding those who take time to reach you. What a neat way to balance one's privacy with gains!
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Conclusion
Some new features for Telegram's latest upgrade bring usability, security, and engagement. Chromecast support is one of the easiest ways to cast video content onto your television. At the same time, new security features will eliminate chances of scams, and Telegram Gateway is now a low-cost way for businesses to verify user phone numbers. Furthermore, there is now fun with benefits. The new Telegram Stars allow users to support each other.
These updates advance the company's agenda of improving user experience while maintaining platform security. If you haven't updated your Telegram app, do so to enjoy all of these enhanced features!
