Trouble for WhatsApp? Telegram now allows 1,000 people in group video calls

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Telegram has announced that 1,000 people can watch on the app with up to 30 people broadcasting a message. — Zuma Press/TNS

The rivalry between WhatsApp and Telegram is increasing by the day and it all spells good news for the users as they get more and more innovative features to play with as both these apps fight for supremacy.

While WhatsApp has been steadily adding feature by feature, Telegram is not allowing matters to drift on its part. It took up the cudgels and released a massive update on its platform last month.

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Trouble for WhatsApp? Telegram now allows 1,000 people in group video calls