Telegram 7.8 comes with group video calls and animated wallpapers

A new update is available for chat app Telegram. From now on there is the possibility to have group video calls via the application. In addition, you can set animated wallpapers in the Telegram app.

Telegram 7.8

An update for chat app Telegram is available in the Google Play Store. With the latest version of the service you can take advantage of a number of new functions. For example, it is now possible to make video calls with thirty people, and also to share your screen. This number will be further expanded in the future. In the chat settings you can also choose animated backgrounds.

The changelog of the new update can be found below.

Group video calls

• Start group video calls from voice chats in any group.
• Share your screen or camera with up to 30 participants (limit will be increased soon).
• Talk without video with an unlimited number of participants.
• Create voice chats from the ⋮ menu in the profile of any group you manage.
• Group video calls are supported on all devices, including tablets and laptops.

Animated Wallpapers

• Introducing animated chat backgrounds – the first time in a messaging app! These gradient backgrounds are algorithmically generated and move beautifully every time you send a message.
• Create your own wallpapers in the chat settings by selecting unique combinations of colors and applying one of dozens of patterns.
• Share your animated wallpapers with friends and family to take them to the next level of chatting.
• Choose between dozens of new beautiful animated wallpapers in the chat settings and then change chat background.

Send Messages Animations

• Send messages with enhanced animations – stickers and animated emoji fly into chat from the sticker panel.

Reminders concerns registrations

• You will now receive a notification from Telegram every time the two-step verification settings are changed.

The update is now being rolled out and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. Don’t want to miss out on Android news? Follow DroidApp’s Telegram channel.