Telegrams introduce Profile Videos, 2 GB File Sharing, Group Stats and other updates.
Telegram, WhatsApp’s closest rival has rolled out a host of new features including profile videos, 2 GB file sharing, improved people nearby, and more.
Telegram said that now users can upload a video to their profile and choose any frame for their static profile picture in chats. “Same as with any videos you upload, our media editor will help you enhance quality – or decorate yourself with animated stickers. As your mood changes, you can quickly switch back to a previous profile photo or video by tapping ‘Set as Main’. Great for rewinding time and staying young forever,” the blog post said.
Main Updates
Profile Videos
You can now upload a video to your profile – and choose any frame you like for your static profile picture in chats.
People Nearby
When people contact you via the People Nearby section, you will see how far away they are. And when you start a chat with someone nearby, Telegram will suggest a greeting sticker to introduce the conversation.
New Chats Filter
Telegram has introduced new features to filter chats If you’re getting too many messages from non-contacts, try the new switch in Privacy & Security settings to automatically archive and mute new chats from people not in your contacts. You can access these chats anytime from the Archive folder and bring them back to the main chat list in a tap.
Group Stats
Owners of large groups with over 500 members can now view detailed graphs about their activity and growth. Group stats also show a list of top members by number of messages and average message length.

Multiple Accounts on Telegram Desktop
Telegram lets you stay signed in on 3 accounts from different phone numbers without logging out. Our mobile users have been enjoying this feature since 2017, and today it’s coming to the multi-platform Telegram Desktop.
Large File Size
Telegram has updated the file size and now you can send unlimited numbers of media and files of any kind – up to 2 GB each up from 1.5 GB.
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