Telegram rolls out end-to-end encrypted video call feature

Team Udayavani, Aug 16, 2020, 2:02 PM IST

Telegram Messenger announced the rollout of end-to-end encrypted video call feature on the platform.

According to Live Mint, the company in a statement said that one can start a video call from the contact’s profile page, and switch video on or off at any time during voice calls. Like all other video content on Telegram, video calls support picture-in-picture mode, allowing one to scroll through chats and multitask while maintaining eye contact

The app will show four emoji on screen for the user and the call partner. If both have the same four emoji, the call is encrypted.

Telegram additionally rolled out extra animated emojis on its app, together with the video call feature.