Telegram has introduced voice calls in the latest update that bumps the app to version 3.18. The instant messaging app says Telegram voice calls are built upon the end-to-end encryption of its Secret Chats feature.
Users will need to compare four emoji over the phone with their recipient, in order to make sure their call is 100% secure. Telegram also says the voice calls are powered by AI to improve the call quality. Voice calling is first rolling out in Europe and will soon be available to the rest of the world.
Telegram said in a blog post,
Whenever possible, your calls will go over a peer-to-peer connection, using the best audio codecs to save traffic while providing crystal-clear quality. If a peer-to-peer connection can’t be established, Telegram will use the closest server to you to connect you with the person you’re calling in the fastest way possible
In addition to voice calls, Telegram has also added five compression options for videos that can be selected before sending a video. You can preview how the recipient will see your video before you send it.