Developers of the popular Telegram messenger announced the release of a big update. In version 4.0 Telegram came the payments for the bots, video messaging, Telescope and platform Instant View.
Bots working in the Telegram, is now able to accept payments from users. As a result, users can purchase goods and pay services, and sell with the help of bots. When making the first payment, you will need to enter your card details and delivery address. Among the supported systems — Yandex. Money and QIWI in Russia, and in Uzbekistan — Payme. Also supports Apple Pay and Android Pay.
Video messages are created by clicking on the icon of the microphone, it switches to the camera mode. Recording is possible in hands-free. For the transmission of messages on public channels provided for the sharing Telesco.pe that does not require their Telegram account.
Platform Instant View allows you to create previews to view the links directly in the messenger. In the transmission links will be added to the Instant View button, clicking on which the user can see the page content in a convenient format. The developers have even launched a contest with a prize Fund of $200,000 for creating templates for Instant View.
Updated Telegram for iOS and Android is available for free download in the App Store and Google Play.