Telegram 4 4 for Android gets live location sharing and a redesigned media player
Today, the popular Telegram messaging app for Android has been updated to version 4.4 with a new Live Location feature that will let users share their current location to any chat in real time. Telegram writes in a blog post that this feature is �useful when you are on your way to an appointment or are trying to coordinate with friends at a large event.�
The Live Location feature gets its name from the fact that users can share their location and choose how long other users in a chat can see their them. Three choices are available: 15 minutes, 1 hour or 8 hours. To start location sharing, simply tap the attachment icon and select location. Tap Share My Live Location for� and select the length of time convenient to you. It is also possible to share Live locationin groups and �if other members of the group do the same, you�ll get an interactive map of everyone�s current coordinates.� A bar at the top will remind you that location is still active and users can stop sharing with two taps.
Redesigned media player
Telegram also redesigned the built-in media in this update to �better support the playback of MP3s and other music files you send and receive.� The blog post even offers a channel where users can experience the new media player. The channel is @cctracks. There, users will be able to download some audio files to listen to.
Language and community-driven translation.
With the addition of French, Indonesian, Malay, Russian and Ukrainian, Telegram now supports 13 languages that can be changed in-app. In order to improve the translation, Telegram is inviting users to use their localization platform and help with proper translation. Should users find a �specific element� that is not properly translated, they can suggest �alternative word or phrase.�
Check out Telegram 4.4 for Android in Google Play Store.