Telegram, the popular instant messaging (IM) service, has announced that it will be introducing its own version of Stories to the platform next month.
In a post, CEO Pavel Durov revealed that Stories is one of the most requested features by Telegram users. He stated, “More than half of all feature requests that we receive are related to Stories.” While Telegram initially resisted adding Stories because they were already prevalent on other platforms, they ultimately decided to listen to their users and innovate on existing formats.
Telegram’s Stories will offer various features to enhance the user experience. Users will be able to add captions to their stories, allowing them to provide context or include links. Additionally, they can tag other users in their stories. There will be different sharing options available, including sharing stories with all contacts, making them public, or selecting from a list of close friends or individual contacts.
Similar to Meta’s implementation of Stories in Messenger, Telegram will place the stories in an expandable list at the top of users’ conversations. However, Telegram will also provide the option to hide stories by moving them to a “Hidden” list. Furthermore, users will have the ability to create stories using both front and rear phone cameras simultaneously, adding a unique twist to the feature.
Users will have control over the duration of their stories before they expire. They can choose from durations of 6, 12, 24, or 48 hours, or even display them permanently on their profile.
Telegram is currently in the testing phase for the Stories feature and expects the rollout to commence in early July. The company aims to ensure that the feature meets users’ expectations and functions seamlessly before making it available to a wider user base.
By introducing Stories, Telegram joins the ranks of other popular social media platforms that have incorporated this feature into their services. Stories have become a popular way for users to share moments and experiences with their contacts in a more casual and ephemeral manner.
With the anticipated launch of Stories on Telegram, users can look forward to a new and interactive way of sharing content and engaging with their connections on the platform.
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