Telegram v8.5 update brings video stickers, improved chat navigation and more

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.

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Telegram update adds emoji reactions, Spoiler formatting, Message Translation and Themed QR Codes

Telegram has released the 12th update of the year that brings emoji reactions to messages, hidden text (spoilers), message translation, themed QR codes, and lots more. The 11th update that was released earlier this month brought Protected Content, Delete by Date, Device Management and more new features. Check out the complete changelog below. Continue reading “Telegram update adds emoji reactions, Spoiler formatting, Message Translation and Themed QR Codes”

Telegram update brings protected content, delete by date, new ways to login and more

Telegram has rolled a new update to their messaging apps with a handful of features like preventing others from saving content in groups and channels, the ability to delete messages from specific dates, managing your connected devices, and an option to post anonymously in public groups. Continue reading “Telegram update brings protected content, delete by date, new ways to login and more”

Telegram v8.2.2 update adds faster shared media scrolling, improved Invite links and more

Telegram rolled a fresh update to their messaging apps that adds a couple of new features. These include a better experience when scrolling through shared media, join requests for Groups and Channels invite links, global chat themes on iOS and more.

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Telegram v8.0 update adds Unlimited Live Streams, Flexible Forwarding and more

Telegram is rolling out a major update to their messaging service that adds a number of new features, bringing the version to v8.0. These include Live Streaming capabilities for unlimited people, the ability to preview messages before forwarding, larger thumbnails when scrolling the sticker set bar and more.

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Telegram update v7.9 brings support for group videos calls up to a 1000 participants, screen sharing with sound and more

Telegram has begun rolling a new update to their instant messaging app on iOS and Android which adds support for multiple new features such as the ability to have group video calls with up to a 1000 participants, higher quality video messages, screen sharing with sound, improved chat animations and more.

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Telegram CEO reveals support for group video calls feature is coming in May

In 2020, we witnessed a massive surge in video calls, which spurred many messaging services to improve upon their video calling capabilities. Telegram will soon be adding video calls support into their voice chat feature, complete with features such as screen-sharing, encryption and more.

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Telegram v7.7 update brings Payments 2.0, Scheduled Voice Chats and more

Telegram has released a new update to their messaging app, bringing the version number to v7.7. With it, Telegram is introducing their Payments 2.0 feature, adding the ability to schedule voice chats and set reminders, new web versions and more.

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Telegram v7.6.0 update removes participant limit in voice chats, adds Raise hands mechanic and more

Telegram has released a new update that introduces a number of changes to their Voice chats feature, the major change being the removal of limit on the number of participants allowed, along with the ability to record voice chats, raise hands, and more.

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Telegram update v7.5.0 adds auto-delete messages, home screen widgets, and more

Telegram has released a new update to both Android and iOS, bringing their version number to 7.5.0. The update adds a few features, including auto-delete messages, Home screen widgets for both Android and iOS, expiring link invites and of course, more animated emoji.

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Telegram update v7.4.0 adds ability to import WhatsApp chats, improved chat deletion controls and more

Telegram has released a new update to their Android and iOS apps, bringing the version to 7.4.0. In the update, Telegram is adding the ability to import chats from a few other messaging apps, more chat deletion options, a few improvements to voice chats and some new app animations on Android.

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Telegram adds 25 million new users in 72 hours, surpasses 500 million active users

Telegram CEO and Founder Pavel Durov in a blogpost announced that Telegram has added 25 million new users globally in the last 72 hours alone. It surpassed 500 million monthly active users in the first week of January. The new rise is due to the new update to WhatsApp’s privacy policy which the company clarified later after backlash from people. Several users moved to Telegram and Signal. Continue reading “Telegram adds 25 million new users in 72 hours, surpasses 500 million active users”

Telegram Channels to soon feature ads; new update brings voice chats and more

Telegram has announced two new updates to their platform — the first is a new app update that adds a feature called voice chat room, and the second is an upcoming change to the platform where Telegram will begin showing ads in public one-to-many group chats as a way to generate revenue and sustain their free messaging service.

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Telegram update v7.1.0 brings Search Filters, Anonymous Group admins and more

Telegram has released a new update to its app, bringing the version to 7.1.0. With it, Telegram is adding a few new features for its chats, which include filters for its Search function, anonymous group admins, Channel comments, new animations and of course, more animated emoji.

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Telegram gets support for video calls and new animated emoji

While Telegram is one of the best instant messaging apps in terms of features, one major feature that it was lacking was support for video calls. That is finally changing as Telegram has released a new update, version 7.0.0, that adds brings an alpha version of Video calls along with new animated emoji.

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