Telegram - News & Updates

[Abhinav]

Telegram for Android now has a third variant, this won't be available on play store and can be downloaded as apk from Telegram's website. It will have "fewer restrictions" bypassing restrictions placed on some content by Google and will receive "automatic" updates from telegram.org.

The Telegram app now has a mysterious twin that you won’t find on the Play Store (APK Download)

It has 'fewer restrictions' and will get 'automatic updates'

www.androidpolice.com

Its version 7.7.0, on play store latest is 7.6.0. There isn't much difference but some new animations are added while accessing side menu, going back from chat window, etc. and the app icon is also changed, play store version has a white border, this direct version doesn't have that.

 

[Abhinav]

Telegram version 7.6.0 is released on Play Store.

Changelog:

Payments 2.0, Scheduled Voice Chats, New Web Versions

This update brings Payments 2.0 for all Telegram chats, Scheduling and Mini Profiles for Voice Chats, new versions of Telegram Web for your browser, and more.

telegram.org

 

[Bapun]

Two new Telegram Web versions for testing:

• Telegram Web K
• Telegram Web Z

With the new web versions you can get instant access to your chats on any device – desktop or mobile. These apps are incredibly efficient, requiring only a 400 KB download (that's like two photos of a medium-sized cat) and no installation.

 

[Siva]

New iOS update.

 

[Choco7905]

Can we recover deleted chats on telegram in any format?

 

[reshinrajesh]

Update now available for Android.

 

[Choco7905]

Why telegram automatically marks images as seen?
I've sent 1 image & 1 text message, the recipient didn't came online but after 2 days the image is double ticked but text is still unread.
It happens everytime with me whenever the recipient doesn't come online for few days.

 

[Abhinav]

Group Video Calls
• Start video conferences from Voice Chats in any group.
• Share your screen or video from your camera with up to 30 participants (limit to be increased soon).
• Talk without video with an unlimited number of participants.
• Create voice chats from the ⋮ menu in the profile of any group where you are an admin.
• Group video calls are supported natively on all devices, including tablets and laptops.

Animated Backgrounds
• Meet animated backgrounds for chats – first time in a messaging app! These multi-color gradient backgrounds are generated algorithmically and move beautifully every time you send a message.
• Create your own backgrounds in Chat Settings by selecting unique combinations of colors and applying any of the dozens of patterns.
• Share your animated backgrounds with friends and family to upgrade them to a new level of messaging experience.
• Choose between dozens of new gorgeous animated backgrounds in Chat Settings > Change Chat Background.

Message Sending Animations
• Send messages with improved animations – stickers and animated emoji fly into the chat from the sticker panel.

2-Step Verification Reminders
• You will now receive a notification from Telegram each time your 2-Step Verification settings are changed.

Group Video Calls

Today's update lets you turn on your camera or share your screen during Voice Chats in groups – on all devices, including tablets and desktops. This brings voice chats to a whole new level, ready for online classes, business meetings and family gatherings.

telegram.org

 

[Abhinav]

If using direct version downloaded from their website, your changelog will look like this

Video Calls with up to 1000 Viewers, Video Messages 2.0, Video Playback Speed and More

This update takes video to the next level. Group video calls now have up to 1000 viewers, video messages record in higher quality and can be expanded, regular videos may be watched at 0.5 or 2x speed. We've also added screen sharing with sound to all video calls, including 1-on-1 calls — and...

telegram.org

 

[Abhinav]

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It’s hard to believe it’s been 8 years since Telegram first appeared in the App Store.

According to research published last week, Telegram became the 7th most downloaded application worldwide in 2020. This is not surprising: for the last several years, Telegram has been the most feature-rich and user-friendly messaging app in the world.

And yet, every single feature we add makes me think of new improvements we are yet to implement. It’s like reaching a peak of a mountain only to discover greater heights to climb from the new vantage point. That is what makes this journey so exciting.

Thank you all for believing in Telegram early. And even if you just joined Telegram yesterday, it is still very early. From here, we shall reach new heights 🏔

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