Telegram now lets you find similar channels, repost stories

Telegram is rolling out a new update with several new features including the ability to find channels similar to those you follow, repost stories and add video messages to stories, among others.

To begin with, with the latest update, when you join a channel, you will see a list of similar public channels. You can also access Similar Channels from a channel's profile.

Secondly, Telegram has added the ability to repost stories from your friends and favorite channels to your page. When you repost a story, you can add extra content like text, audio or even a video comment. Additionally, there is a separate visibility setting for your repost. To repost a story, tap the share arrow and select "Repost Story". You can only repost stories that are visible to 'Everyone'.

Next up, when you post a story on Telegram, you can now add a video message to supply commentary or simply make a face. You can also resize video messages and move them around the screen, as well as along the time axis to start or end at any frame. To record a video message, hold the camera icon in the story editor.

Currently, Premium users can choose a color for their name, links they send and replies to their messages. With the latest update, Telegram Premium users can set a unique color combination with logos for their profile to make the page stand out.

Further, Telegram Premium users can now set a wallpaper for both sides, applying the same appearance for themselves and their chat partners. To set a custom wallpaper in any 1-on-1 chat, tap the three-dot icon (on iOS, open the user's profile, then select ⋯) > Change Wallpaper.

Since 2022, Premium users have been able to transcribe voice and video messages, helping them quickly see what was said or even translate audio in different languages.

With the November update, Telegram allows up to 2 voice-to-text conversions per week for all users. All you need to do is tap the ->A icon to try it out. Until now, this ability was available only for Premium users.