Send Photos in Higher Quality. Important images can be sent in higher resolution – with 4 times the pixels of standard photos. To send photos in HD, tap the button in the photo editor or select 'Send in High Quality' from the attachment menu. Photos can also be sent as a file – at their original resolution […]
Trim Voice Messages. After recording a voice message, you can move the start and end points to cut out a specific section. This option appears after swiping up to lock recording – which also allows you to preview the message or add more audio.
Topic Tabs. Groups with topics support a streamlined tab layout that lets users jump between conversations in one tap. Tapping the tab bar changes its layout – from a larger bar on the side to a minimalist bar on the top. To enable topics in a group or turn on the tab layout, go to Group […]
Send Direct Messages to Channels. You can send direct messages to channels to chat privately with owners and admins. Channel owners receive messages in a streamlined interface that is separate from their personal chats – and can set a fee per message. To message to a channel, tap the message bubble in the bottom bar of […]
Gift Marketplace. You can use Telegram Stars to buy thousands of rare gifts from other users in a safe and simple interface. The marketplace has advanced search filters to quickly find a specific model, backdrop or symbol. Search results can also be sorted by price, date or number. To browse the marketplace, go to Settings […]
Split Videos into Several Stories. When posting a long video to your story, the story editor automatically splits thevideo into a series of stories.
Post Several Stories at Once. The story editor lets you select, edit and post multiple photos or videos at the same time. On Android, simply tap to choose multiple items from your gallery – and on iOS, tap ‘Select’.
Sell Your Gifts for Stars. Your collectible gifts can be resold to other users for Telegram Stars. To add your gift to the marketplace, open it on your profile, tap the 'Sell' button and set your price in Stars. Gifts you list in the marketplace are also marked as 'On Sale' on your profile – in […]
Quick Forward to Recent Contacts. Users can now forward channel posts to their Saved Messages or recent contacts even faster. Hold down on the share arrow , drag your finger to the chat where you want to forward the message and release.
Gift Settings. New settings for gifts allow you to display a gift icon in the message bar, select whose gifts automatically appear on your profile – or choose the types of gifts you can receive from others.
Group Calls: Encryption Emoji. Telegram calls are protected by end-to-end encryption, which can be easily verified by comparing the emoji that appear on screen. If the emoji match for all participants, the call is 100% secure. In group calls, the emoji will update any time someone joins or leaves.
Secure Group Calls. Telegram’s secure 1-on-1 calls can now be easily expanded to hold up to 200 users. You can add users directly to an active call – or have them join with a link or QR code.
