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Telegram is also letting s set a fee for incoming messages from s outside their

Highlights
  • Telegram will show an info page to s when a stranger messages
  • It will show their country and when they last changed name
  • The app is also offering a discount on Telegram Gateway for businesses
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Telegram rolled out a new update last week that brings new features and improvements to the instant messaging platform. The company is now adding Chromecast for Android s, letting them quickly cast any videos on the platform to a big screen. In addition, the company has also added several new security-focused features that will allow s to protect themselves from scams and spam. Telegram is also letting businesses and startups their s via its verification platform at a discount.

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In a blog post, the messaging platform detailed the new features. Notably, this is part of the company's monthly update that adds new features and improvements. The update is focused on Telegram Stars, the platform's virtual currency that can be used to unlock content and services in mini apps, as well as to donate other s. In India, purchasing 100 Stars will cost Rs. 199.

Coming to the notable features, Telegram for Android is now adding Chromecast . Those using an Android device to use the messaging app can now cast videos to their Chromecast devices with a couple of taps. After opening a video, s will have to tap on the settings icon and navigate to Chromecast to start streaming.

To protect s from scams, Telegram is also adding a new info page feature. Whenever someone outside a 's s messages them for the first time, the app will show a detailed info page. The page will show their country (based on their phone number), when they ed the app, the date and time when they last updated their name and profile picture, shared groups, and if it is an official or has third-party verification.

The company claims the page will appear before they reply, allowing s to spot unusual activities and potential scams.

Telegram is also introducing new prices on its Verification Platform. Telegram Gateway is an authentication solution for businesses and startups which allows them to their customers' phone numbers.

Telegram Gateway is a cost-effective and privacy-focused solution for authentication, allowing businesses to their customers' phone numbers through Telegram at a fraction of traditional SMS costs. Telegram Gateway is offering SMS authentication at the price of $0.01 (roughly Rs. 0.80) after a 20 percent discount. Businesses can also set a maximum delivery time for the codes, and if they aren't delivered within the window, the fee is refunded.

Additionally, Telegram is also letting s who get a high volume of incoming messages a way to manage spam and earn from their popularity. The platform will now let s set a fee for incoming messages from outside of their s. The company said this new system will ensure spam messages does not reach the while also presenting a monetisation opportunity for them.

The star system can also be applied to groups and channels to keep interaction focused on the topic of discussion and letting group owners monetise their community-building efforts.

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