Telegram, the popular messaging app, has announced that it will be adding a Stories feature in early July. The feature will allow users to share photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours, similar to how Stories work on other platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov said that the company had been resisting adding Stories for years, but that it had finally relented after users had been asking for the feature for so long. "We were against adding Stories because they are already everywhere," Durov said in a blog post. "But we also saw that our users really wanted them, so we decided to give them what they want."
Telegram's Stories feature will have a number of unique features that set it apart from other platforms. For example, users will be able to post photos and videos taken with the front and rear cameras simultaneously, similar to the BeReal app. They will also be able to add captions, links, and stickers to their Stories.
In addition, Telegram's Stories will be more private than Stories on other platforms. By default, Stories will only be visible to users who have been added to the sender's contact list. Users will also be able to hide their Stories from specific contacts.
Telegram's Stories feature is likely to be a popular addition to the app. The feature is already popular on other platforms, and Telegram has a large and loyal user base. With Stories, Telegram is hoping to attract even more users and become a more dominant player in the messaging market.
Here are some of the key features of Telegram Stories:
- Photos and videos can be posted from the front and rear cameras simultaneously.
- Users can add captions, links, and stickers to their Stories.
- Stories are private by default and can be hidden from specific contacts.
- Stories disappear after 24 hours.
Telegram Stories is expected to be rolled out in early July.