Telegram is probably the best messaging platform for power users. It is arguably better than most globally available messaging apps. But it is not as popular as WhatsApp and iMessage due to its complexity, which actually makes it better. Anyway, Telegram users can rejoice as the app has been now updated with more useful features.
Pinned Messages 2.0
With the new update, users can now pin multiple messages in chats. They can switch between them by tapping on the top bar or view all of them on a separate page by tapping on the new button located at the right side of the top bar.
Above all, pinned messages now also work in one-on-one chats, in addition to channels and groups.
Live Locations 2.0
Live location feature now allows users to set up an alert when they come closer to friends who shared their live location. Also, the icons on the map now show in which direction they are facing.
Playlists
When users share multiple songs together, Telegram will now automatically arrange them in a playlist. Hence, users can directly play them in the built-in media player. Additionally, in case of files, they will be bundled together in a single chat bubble just like photo albums.
Channel Post Stats
Admins now have access to stats of individual posts in the channel as well as a list of public channels to which a post was forwarded to. This will clearly help a lot of channels as the admins can now know more about how their posts perform.
New Animations on Android
The latest update also brings new animations on Android for sending messages and switching songs in the music player. That’s not all, Android users can now edit pictures in view mode and share them without download-upload.
New Animated Emojis
Last but not least, the update also brings new spooky animated emoji ahead of Halloween along with Jackpot animated emojis.
Having said that, the new Telegram update is already live on the Google Play Store and Apple Store for Android and iOS devices respectively.
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