Apps
New Telegram update takes video calling experience to the next level with up to 1000 viewers
After releasing group video calls, screen sharing support, animated backgrounds, and more in June, Telegram is back with a major update focused on improving the video calling experience
In addition to the video and screen sharing improvements, the new update increases the automatic deletion message limit to 1 month, adding new video and animation controls, and much more.
Telegram Group Video Calls 2.0
With the latest updates, Telegram group video calls allow up to 30 users to broadcast their cameras and screen to up to 1000 people. Telegram (jokingly) states that it will continue to increase this limit “until everyone on Earth can join the one group call.”
Screen sharing with audio
The screen sharing feature, previously limited to group video calls, is now also available for 1-on-1 calls. It now incorporates audio from your device. So if you are playing a song or a game while sharing a screen, other users will be able to hear it.
Video Messages 2.0
The video messages in Telegram now have higher resolution, and they can also be expanded, paused, fast-forwarded, etc. Moreover, recording a video message will no longer stop media playback (your song or podcast), and you can now also use pinch to zoom from the viewfinder.
- Video playback speed controls: The in-built video player now supports various playback speeds: 0.5x, 1.5x, and 2x. These options can be accessed by tapping the three-dot menu located in the upper right corner of the video player.
- Auto-Delete after 1 month: Auto-Delete messages up until now could be set to erase after 1 day or 1 week. Now you can set them to auto-erase after 1 month.
- Timestamp links: Users can now long-press on a video timestamp in a message to copy the link and share it with others.
- Precision Drawing: When you zoom in on a photo in the media editor, the width of your brush will decrease to let you more easily add fine details.
- New animations: There are now new animations when you go to the passcode lock screen and send someone a text message.
Finally, there are more new animated emojis delivered into this collection. You can read the complete changelog of Telegram 7.9 on the official website.
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WhatsApp Beta rolls out new in-app call dialer for simplified look
WhatsApp is continuously enhancing its user experience by adding new features and enhancements. Now, a fresh WhatsApp beta update introduces a new in-app call dialer that is currently available to some beta testers. This beta update arrives with version 2.24.26.11 on the Google Play Beta Program.
The fresh update moves the call dialer from the floating action button within the calls tab to a more accessible location in the menu. Users can now find the “Call a number” option in the menu, which allows them to dial phone numbers directly without having to save them in their address book.
The new call dialer of WhatsApp not only simplifies the process but also cleans up the calls tab, making it less cluttered. Previously, WhatsApp introduced a floating action button for the call dialer.
The new update improves the interface by integrating the call dialer into the menu for a cleaner and more organized experience.
Notably, the new feature is rolling out gradually to more beta testers. Users interested in trying out this feature can download the latest WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store. Stay tuned for more information as WhatsApp is continuously working on new features.
Apps
Unlock handy new tools of Samsung Reminder with latest update
Samsung Reminder app has just been received bringing it to version 12.6.00.34. This update adds some useful new features and ensures that are available for users with One UI 7 update.
The fresh update adds the ability to select multiple dates when setting up recurring reminders. You can now choose to have reminders repeated every month or year, which makes it easier to manage tasks that happen regularly.
In addition, the update also introduces a new feature that allows completed reminders to be automatically deleted. This helps keep your reminders list clean and organized.
The Quick Add menu has also been improved. You can now use preset buttons to quickly set the time and place for your reminders. Also, you can now create duplicate completed or deleted reminders. If you need to repeat a task, you can simply copy an old reminder instead of creating a new one from scratch.
With these updates, the Samsung Reminder app becomes even more useful and easier to use. The new features make it simpler to manage tasks and stay organized.
Samsung Reminder 12.6.00.34 update has been spotted for the Galaxy S24 series smartphone running One UI 6.1.1. It aims to make the app compatible with One UI 7. Notably, Samsung also revamped the Samsung Reminder icon with the One UI 7 update. You can check the update via the Galaxy Store.
[Full Changelog] Samsung One UI 7 elevates Galaxy experience with sleeker, smarter UI
Apps
Samsung Calendar update brings drag to move feature, countdown widget, and more
Samsung has rolled out a new update for its Calendar app with version 12.6.00.40, which brings several new features to enhance user experience and provide more customization options. This update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of around 52MB.
The fresh update introduces new tools that make managing your schedule more intuitive and personalized. The update adds a Drag to Move feature, which allows users to drag and drop an event to a different date on the calendar. This makes it much faster to reschedule events without having to open them and change the date manually.
In addition, the update allows you to customize the Calendar widget. With this update, you can choose to show events only from a specific calendar on the widget. This way, you can keep your home screen clean and focused on just the events you need to see.
Samsung has added a Countdown widget to the event details screen. This new tool helps you see how many days are left until an important event, like a meeting or a birthday.
The update also lets you move events to other calendars in bulk. If you use multiple calendars, this feature makes it easy to transfer several events at once without needing to move them one by one.
You can install the update via Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. This update is now available for One UI 6.1.1 running the Galaxy S24 series in India. One UI 7 Beta is reportedly coming for the Galaxy S24 series on December 16 in India, however, some countries users are already enjoying it.