Telegram has released a new update for Android and iOS devices, that adds a a couple of new features. They include new video stickers, improved message reactions, improved navigation between chats, and a button to review unseen reactions.
Video stickers
Telegram has made it easier to make your own custom stickers now. Users can now create create detailed animated stickers from regular videos using any video editing program. As always the stickers can be published using the Stickers bot.
Emoji reactions
Emoji reactions to messages was added in the previous update, allowing users to react to individual messages in a chat with an emoji. The feature has now been improved with more compact animations and a new ♡ button for unseen reactions. Users can press and hold on a reaction in the menu for a larger effect. There are also 5 more reactions
Navigating recent chats
There is a new shortcut to navigate between unread channels – press and hold the ‘Back’ button. It will bring a tiny menu comprising of recently accessed chats.
Other changes include improved call quality, an option to send silent messages from the sharing menu, support for translation to Instant View pages and of course, various bug fixes.