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Also in this update, users can join and create closed communities with the new Admin Approval setting for invite links.
When opening these links, potential members can send a Join Request, which must be approved by an admin before that user can access the group or channel.
Bot developers now have the tools to create bots that can share invite links and approve potential members – or even give them special tasks before they are allowed to join.
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When opening these links, potential members can send a Join Request, which must be approved by an admin before that user can access the group or channel.
Bot developers now have the tools to create bots that can share invite links and approve potential members – or even give them special tasks before they are allowed to join.
November 2021 updates: 1 • 2 • 3
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Additionally, iOS has redesigned Appearance settings – including new themes for the entire app, each with a Day and Night Mode, colorful animated background and gradient message bubbles.
You can personalize these themes with custom colors and patterns, and tap Chat Themes to edit and share your designs.
These new global themes will be available on Android in future updates.
Our latest blog contains the full details about this feature and others – including instant media captions, transit times, new interactive emoji, and more.
November 2021 updates: 1 • 2 • 3
You can personalize these themes with custom colors and patterns, and tap Chat Themes to edit and share your designs.
These new global themes will be available on Android in future updates.
Our latest blog contains the full details about this feature and others – including instant media captions, transit times, new interactive emoji, and more.
November 2021 updates: 1 • 2 • 3
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Telegram’s latest update adds a new setting for creators to protect content in groups and channels – keeping it exclusive to their intended audience.
When enabled, this option restricts forwarding messages, while also preventing screenshots and limiting the ability to save media from posts.
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When enabled, this option restricts forwarding messages, while also preventing screenshots and limiting the ability to save media from posts.
December 2021 Features: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More
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For years, users have been able to completely delete chat contents in any chat for both sides, along with other privacy features like auto-delete and disappearing media.
Now you can also clear chat history from a specific day or period of time in any one-on-one chat – simply tap a date header in chat and select which days to permanently erase.
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Now you can also clear chat history from a specific day or period of time in any one-on-one chat – simply tap a date header in chat and select which days to permanently erase.
December 2021 Features: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More
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Telegram allows users to log in on an unlimited number of devices on all platforms. In Settings > Devices, there is a new button to quickly link a desktop device via QR code, and extra settings to manage your active devices.
At the bottom of the page, you can now set your devices to automatically log out after a specific period of inactivity. Tapping an individual device lets you log it out remotely – or toggle whether it can accept Calls or Secret Chats.
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At the bottom of the page, you can now set your devices to automatically log out after a specific period of inactivity. Tapping an individual device lets you log it out remotely – or toggle whether it can accept Calls or Secret Chats.
December 2021 Features: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More
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Public Groups and Channel Comments are used by millions of people to create communities around any topic. To give users more anonymity, we’ve added the ability to appear as a channel when posting in these chats.
Tap the profile picture next to the message bar to choose one of your channels – after which, your messages will appear with the name and photo of the channel instead of your personal account.
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Tap the profile picture next to the message bar to choose one of your channels – after which, your messages will appear with the name and photo of the channel instead of your personal account.
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And that’s not all – today’s update has even more features, including Global Chat Themes on Android, support for Text Recognition on iOS, new ways to Log In via Call and even more.
To read more about all of these features and see vibrant video demonstrations of each, check out our latest blog post:
https://telegram.org/blog/protected-content-delete-by-date-and-more
December 2021 Features: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More
To read more about all of these features and see vibrant video demonstrations of each, check out our latest blog post:
https://telegram.org/blog/protected-content-delete-by-date-and-more
December 2021 Features: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More
Telegram
Protected Content, Delete by Date, Device Management and More
Today's update brings tools to prevent others from saving content from groups and channels, the ability to delete messages for specific periods of time, new ways to manage your connected devices, post anonymously in public groups on behalf of your channel…
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Telegram’s latest update adds reactions to directly share your feelings and feedback on messages. Double tap for a quick 👍 or select the message for more reactions like 😁🎉😱🔥👎, all with unique animations.
Reactions are always on in 1-on-1 chats, while group and channel admins can decide whether to enable them, and which emoji are available.
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Reactions are always on in 1-on-1 chats, while group and channel admins can decide whether to enable them, and which emoji are available.
December Update: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More
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New spoiler formatting allows you to hide parts of your messages under a special animation in chat, as well as in the chat list and notifications.
Tap the animation to reveal the hidden text – spoilers can also be combined with other text formatting for bold punchlines or hidden hyperlinks.
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Tap the animation to reveal the hidden text – spoilers can also be combined with other text formatting for bold punchlines or hidden hyperlinks.
December Update: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More
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Messages in any chat can now be translated to your language directly in the app – so you can understand messages sent from anywhere in the world.
Enable translation in Settings > Language to add a dedicated Translate button to the context menu when selecting a message.
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Enable translation in Settings > Language to add a dedicated Translate button to the context menu when selecting a message.
December Update: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More
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You can generate QR codes for any users that have a public username – as well as for public groups, channels and bots.
Tap the QR code icon next to the username of a person or chat, customize its appearance, then share it in any app.
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Tap the QR code icon next to the username of a person or chat, customize its appearance, then share it in any app.
December Update: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More
For all the features, details and video demos from this update – including new interactive emoji and updated macOS menus, check out our full blog post:
https://telegram.org/blog/reactions-spoilers-translations
December Update: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More
https://telegram.org/blog/reactions-spoilers-translations
December Update: 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • More
Telegram
Reactions, Spoilers, Translation and QR Codes
Telegram's 12th update of the year introduces reactions, message translation, themed QR codes, hidden text (spoilers), and more.
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Reactions have compact animations that play in real time for everyone in the chat.
They also have read status – you can jump to unseen reactions by tapping the new ♡ button in chat.
Plus 5 new emoji 🥰🤯🤔🤬👏 for reactions and interactive emoji.
January Features: 1 • 2 • 3 • More
They also have read status – you can jump to unseen reactions by tapping the new ♡ button in chat.
Plus 5 new emoji 🥰🤯🤔🤬👏 for reactions and interactive emoji.
January Features: 1 • 2 • 3 • More
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When jumping through channels or moving between chats, press and hold the ‘Back’ button to return to a specific chat.
Opening chats from forwarded messages, links, usernames or profiles adds them to the navigation menu.
January Features: 1 • 2 • 3 • More
Opening chats from forwarded messages, links, usernames or profiles adds them to the navigation menu.
January Features: 1 • 2 • 3 • More
For all the features and details from this update – like new interactive emoji and a boatload of bug fixes – check out our full blog post:
https://telegram.org/blog/video-stickers-better-reactions
January Features: 1 • 2 • 3 • More
https://telegram.org/blog/video-stickers-better-reactions
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Telegram
Video Stickers, Better Reactions and More
This update brings easy-to-make video stickers, better reactions with more compact animations and extra emoji, a button to review unseen reactions, improved navigation between chats and more.
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We will continue improving Telegram's ability to connect people in areas with limited coverage and withstand service disruptions.
We will continue improving Telegram's ability to connect people in areas with limited coverage and withstand service disruptions.
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