Telegram, a popular instant messaging application and competitor to WhatsApp, released the Stories feature to its premium users last month, and now the feature is available for everyone.
The announcement about the Stories feature being available for everyone on Telegram comes as the company celebrates its 10th anniversary.
The Stories feature on Telegram is similar to what other platforms like Facebook, Snapchat, or Instagram offer. However, unlike other platforms, it has one feature that sets it apart from others; Telegram allows users to edit Stories after posting.
There are some customizable options, including the ability to choose who can see stories, how long they last, and whether or not they can be saved by others. Premium users also have access to additional features, such as the ability to view others’ stories in stealth mode, a permanent view history, and the ability to save stories to their gallery.
Making the announcement, the company said in a blog post, “This was by far the most-requested feature in the history of Telegram – and we’ve spent several months innovating and refining the format. Telegram Stories have all the things you’d expect – and plenty more that have never been done before.”
To use this new feature, users simply have to open the Telegram app and tap on the “Stories” icon located at the bottom bar. From there, they start creating a new story by tapping the “+” icon, and once done, choose who can see them by tapping the “Share” button or setting a timer for how long it will be available for others to see.
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