2021-03-03 11:24:11 Invite Links. Share unique links inside or outside of Telegram to let other users instantly join your group or channel.

In addition to the permanent link, you can create multiple links with custom properties – like a limited duration or number of uses. Open / Comment

2021-03-02 12:49:43 Home Screen Widgets. Add custom widgets to your home page that show a preview of recent messages, or just a shortcut to your chats.

All widgets display unread message counters and instantly open the chat when tapped. Open / Comment

2021-03-01 14:07:32 Auto-Delete. Set a timer in any chat to automatically erase messages either 24 hours or 7 days after sending.

The timer only affects the messages sent after it is enabled, and can be modified at any time. Open / Comment

2021-02-15 13:25:35 Your phone number is hidden. By default, it is only visible to your contacts. In groups and chats, you will always appear as your chosen name.

If you create a username, people can find your profile and get in contact with you – without needing to know your phone number. Open / Comment

2021-02-14 15:26:08 Trending Stickers. Tap the (+) button in the sticker panel to see packs that are relevant for the season – or a certain day, like Valentine’s Day. Open / Comment

2021-02-12 20:40:25 Global Search. Use the search field at the top of your chat list to find people by their usernames, as well as messages or media from all your chats.

Global Search also shows public channels and groups that you are welcome to join. Open / Comment

2021-02-02 15:10:22 Delete Without a Trace

Messages, chats, call history and groups you created can be completely deleted at any time. Simply make your selection and check the box to delete for all participants – deleted items leave no trace, giving you full control over your digital footprint. Open / Comment

2021-02-01 21:35:27 Polls. To create a poll in your groups or channels, open the 📎 attachment menu and choose “Poll”.

Polls can be anonymous or have visible votes, showing who voted for what. You can also create multiple answer and quiz-style polls. Open / Comment

2021-01-29 13:55:14 Open / Comment

2021-01-21 19:16:54 Free space. Telegram requires next to no storage space to run on your device.

Go to Settings > Data and Storage > Storage Usage to selectively clear your cache – or set Keep Media to regularly remove unused items. Media and files stay available to re-download whenever needed.

On Android, you can also store your Telegram data on your SD Card. Open / Comment

2021-01-20 20:39:58 You can use the ‘Saved Messages’ chat to bookmark important messages, set reminders, store media, or send documents of up to 2GB each between your devices.

Whenever you forward a message, ‘Saved Messages’ will be at the top of the list.

To quickly access the chat on Android, swipe right for the Side Menu > Saved Messages. On iOS tap Settings > Saved Messages. Open / Comment

2021-01-15 21:31:19 Telegram apps are standalone and synced with the cloud – all your messages and media are available everywhere you go.

Unfinished messages save as Cloud Drafts, so you can finish typing and send from any device. Try desktop.telegram.org or macos.telegram.org on your computer for the best experience. Open / Comment

2021-01-14 18:18:41 Video messages. Tap once on the Voice Message button to switch to video.

Tap on a video message to play it with sound. Open / Comment