Telegram introduces one-on-one video calls on mobile

Telegram is busting into the video call space at a time when there's "the need for face-to-face communication." The secure messaging app releases an alpha version of one-on-one video calls for its Android and iOS apps. The company announced the new feature in a post celebrating its seventh anniversary. Similar to its audio calls and texting features, video calls have end-to-end encryption on the app. 

To make a call, you need to tap on the profile page of the person you want to talk to. You can switch the video on and off at any time during the call. And it offers picture-in-picture support, allowing you to scroll through the app while talking to someone. 

Telegram promised group video calls back in April, but that hasn't arrived yet. The company did say in the blog post that "video calls will receive more features and improvements in future versions, as we work toward launching group video calls in the coming months."

Source: The Verge