Encrypted messaging service Telegram has launched ” Voice Chats” in Telegram groups.
Any Telegram group can now become a voice chat room that is always on. Voice Chats run in parallel to existing text & media-based communication, adding a live layer of ephemeral talk to the group, said Telegram in a blog post. They can be used as virtual office spaces for teams or informal lounges for any community.
Explaining further, Telegram said while Voice Chats were not group calls, they could deliver similar goals — at the same time offering flexibility instead of old school scheduling. In larger groups, they also provide serendipitous opportunities for talking to people.
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