Video calling is being tested on Telegram, claims report

Telegram users can now take advantage of the video calling feature with their contacts, although this feature is currently rolled out for the Telegram beta app. This information has come to light in an online report. If you want to use this beta feature, you will need to download version 0.7 beta or newer from Microsoft’s App Center platform. This beta app needs to be installed along with the regular Telegram app you use. At present, this feature of the company is in its initial stage, but as soon as it is introduced, it will be able to compete with its rival apps like WhatsApp and Viber.

It’s been four years since Telegram introduced voice call support on its app, and now it has finally introduced the video calling feature for its beta users, reports Android Police. The stable version rollout may take a few days or weeks. As we told, for testing this feature you will have to be a part of Telegram Beta Program. Telegram releases standalone beta APKs, which need to be installed along with the regular Telegram and Telegram

After the authentication process is complete, you can get the video calling facility on the app, however, you will be able to make video calls only to those Telegram users who have installed the 0.7 beta app on their devices.

According to the report, the Telegram video call interface is similar to other platforms. It has an on-screen button for front and back cameras, apart from this, turn on and off video button, mute and hang-up button will also be available in it. Video call participants can convert a small window to a large window with just one tap. Initial feedback has revealed that the app has some technical issues and needs a lot of improvement.

At present, there is no option given in the app regarding group video call, but reportedly work is going on on this feature also.