Launched in 2013, Telegram allows users to broadcast messages to a following via тАЬchannelsтАЭ, or create public and private groups that are simple for others to access. Users can also send and receive large data files, including text and zip files, directly via the app.The platform said it has more than 500m active users, and topped 1bn downloads in August, according to data from SensorTower.
Telegram today rolling out an update which brings with it several new features.The update also adds interactive emoji. When you send one of the select animated emoji in chat, you can now tap on it to initiate a full screen animation. The update also adds interactive emoji. When you send one of the select animated emoji in chat, you can now tap on it to initiate a full screen animation. This is then visible to you or anyone else who's also present in chat at the moment. The animations are also accompanied by vibrations. This is then visible to you or anyone else who's also present in chat at the moment. The animations are also accompanied by vibrations.
