Telegram, one of the hottest private messaging apps, shared an update today with new features for its Android app, including a revamped payments system, voice chat scheduling, and more.
First up, Telegram is revamping its payments system, expanding from the previous payment bots paradigm to allow payments to happen in any chat. Beyond that, payments are now possible from “any” Telegram app, not just the mobile ones.
To ensure everyone is properly protected while also allowing businesses to choose their preferred provider, Telegram supports eight different payment processors, including Stripe, Yandex.Money, and Tranzzo. Importantly, using these third-party providers ensures that Telegram “takes no commission, and stores no payment information.”
