Telegram recently revealed that they were bringing a premium subscription to their apps and software with a wide range of new features. The new features are so numerous, that you may lose count. In this article, we list some of the most outstanding ones. Telegram is an aesthetic messaging platform with over 700 million users around the world and is one of the top 5 most downloaded apps. Whilst Telegram is so popular, it has been compared to WhatsApp and other social networks. This is because it has the regular abilities as them.
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To become outstanding, Telegram has introduced premium features that will actually keep increasing in number over time. This means the features are a work in progress, hence our introduction of saying they are inexhaustible.
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Top 10 Premium Features in Telegram
#1. No Ads.
I know what you’re thinking – they are not irritating! Yes, that’s correct, but chances are you have mistaken Telegram ads before for posts. Therefore, Telegram Premium is a lifesaver because it will be ad-free, so users will not get any more sponsored messages that constantly pop up. Ads are more annoying when they constantly pop up, especially when you’re in the middle of something. However, ads are not yet available in some countries and therefore this could not be a reason strong enough to buy the premium version.
#2. Faster Download Speed.
Telegram is probably the most popular platform for downloading content ranging from music, videos and apps. If you’re like me, you cannot tolerate slow download speeds and you should switch to Premium. However, the speed will mostly depend on how much your internet provider can handle. Additionally, your upload speed across Telegram would also shoot higher with a premium subscription.
#3. Unique Collection of Stickers.
As one of the most popular messaging or texting platforms, Telegram emojis, and stickers are extremely useful. Premium users will be able to access a wider range of exclusive stickers and reactions on the free version. Reports say that the stickers on the premium version are significantly bigger than those on the standard version. We are yet to find out what happens when a premium user texts a regular user and the sticker is forwarded.
#4. Badges and Icons.
You will be able to easily tell the difference between regular users and premium Telegram users based on their profiles. All the premium users will have a premium profile badge next to their name. As a premium user, you can also consider increasing the aesthetics of your profile. Talking bout aesthetics, check out the next feature.
#5. Animated Profile Pictures.
Some people are not moved by using their photos as profile pictures. Well, if you’re like that, you might not equally resist animated profile pictures with the premium telegram version.
The app will let you create a video that will further be displayed as an animation. It will be visible to everyone across the app in an animated version. Every Telegram user will be able to see your unique profile picture regardless of their subscription status.
#6. Doubled Limits with Telegram Premium.
Telegram already has a wide range of existing advantages over other social media apps especially because of the unlimited storage. However, if you didn’t notice, the free version has a limit for uploading a singular file. If you could only upload 2GB of a particular file type, with a premium subscription, you can upload 4 GB. Another doubled feature is the limit for joining groups and channels from 500 to 1000 as well as double limits for captions, pinned chats, saved GIFs, favorite stickers, public links, and chats for each folder. The premium version of Telegram will also allow you to connect more than 3 numbers to your Telegram account.
#7. Better Chat Management.
Being one of the most essential in any messaging platform, chat management can either make you enjoy your conversations or get exhausted. The platform can become slightly annoying if you are a part of too many Telegram channels. The free version lets you create up to 20 folders of chats, whilst Telegram Premium supports more than 20 folders.
Eventually, you can set a default folder showing the result or updates when you open the app and you can even archive the chat from non-contacts.
#8. Voice-to-Text Converter.
Telegram has supported voice messages for a long time, but the premium version takes this a notch higher. Now your audio notes are convertible into text as promised by the messaging app. This feature is so handy When you don’t have headphones, are in a busy or noisy environment or watching a movie or listening to music. You can just convert the voice to text and understand clearly what the sender is saying.
#9. Join Requests for Public Groups.
Finally, an exciting feature for group and channel administrators. With Telegram Premium, groups have the option to allow or reject joining requests. When the feature is on, an admin must review the requests before allowing them to become members. However, this feature requires that you have other means to scrutinize these requests like texting directly.
#10. Telegram Premium App Icons.
When you purchase the premium app, you will have access to customized app icons that you can change. The three new app icons are Premium star, Night Sky, and Turbo-plane which are exclusive to premium members and give you a refreshed icon on your home screen, especially on iOS where there’s limited screen customization.
Conclusion
Those are the most prominent features Telegram Premium is offering. Which of these are exciting you and raising adrenaline levels? Kindly drop your thoughts in the comments section just below.