2021-10-22 17:01:57 Bots. Perform tasks and access services built on Telegram’s open Bot Platform. Use the Bot Menu or enter text to send your command, and the Bot will instantly process your request.

Any developer can build these chat-based applications that run directly inside Telegram for anything from online stores to arcade games.

Bots have unique t.me links and can be found in search – like the official Sticker Bot, Gmail Bot, and more. Open / Comment

2021-09-27 19:00:38 Public Groups and Channels.
All groups and channels are private by default, but you can make them public and open for any user to join or subscribe.

Public groups and channels appear in Global Search results, can reach an unlimited audience and host massive communities for any interest – from cats to cryptocurrency.

You must be the chat owner to change the group or channel type. On Android tap the Chat Header > ✏️ > Group/Channel Type. On iOS tap the Chat Header > Edit > Group/Channel Type. Open / Comment

2021-09-24 09:47:22 Record Live Video. Admins can record Live Streams and Video Chats to save and share after the broadcast.

Video can be recorded in portrait or landscape orientations, and after the recording is stopped or the broadcast ends, the file is instantly uploaded to the admin’s Saved Messages.

You can start recording from any device – simply tap ⋮ or ⋯ to open the broadcast menu. Open / Comment

2021-09-23 15:19:39 Group Read Receipts. In groups, your message is marked as read as soon as one member opens it. You can then select your message to see which group members have read it.

To protect users’ privacy, read receipts in groups are only stored for 7 days after the message was sent. Open / Comment

2021-09-22 12:05:39 Interactive Emoji. Send and tap a single 🎆🎉🎈👍💩 or ❤️ in any private chat to unleash a fullscreen effect.

When both users have the chat open, the animations and vibrations play simultaneously on their devices. You can tell that your friend also sees the animation from their watching status. Open / Comment

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2021-09-21 15:08:09 Chat Themes. In 1-on-1 chats, you can apply a specific theme just for that chat – giving it a distinct look and feel.

Every theme has its own day and night version, with gradient message bubbles, animated backgrounds and unique patterns.

Chat themes sync across your devices, and also are applied for your chat partner.

To choose a chat theme on Android, tap ⋮ > Change Colors.
On iOS, tap the Chat Header > More > Change Colors. Open / Comment

2021-09-09 12:55:19 Sticker Suggestions. Type a single emoji in the message bar to instantly see dozens of relevant stickers for any situation.

You can quickly find the emoji you’re looking for with emoji suggestions and shortcuts – no scrolling required. Open / Comment

2021-09-08 15:25:17 Trending Sticker Bar. Above your Recently Used stickers, you’ll find the latest packs from professional artists.

You can scroll the bar to take a look at the thumbnails, then tap to preview and add packs to your panel.

Trending Stickers can also be found under the (+) button in the panel. Open / Comment