Telegram has introduced several updates to improve user experience, focusing on media sharing, customization, and privacy, providing a more seamless and secure messaging environment.
Key Updates:
- Revamped Sharing Menu: iOS users can now share photos and videos to other Telegram chats with a comment or send them to other apps, streamlining the sharing process.
- In-App Media Player: A new media player allows users to watch videos from platforms like YouTube within the app, providing a seamless viewing experience.
- Sticker Pack Previews: Tapping on any sticker in a chat now instantly opens the relevant sticker pack, enabling users to preview and send stickers right from this menu.
- GIF and Bot Content Previews: On iOS, users can tap and hold to preview GIFs in the GIF panel and pull up for additional actions. Similarly, content from inline bots can be previewed before sending.
- Third-Party Verification: Telegram has introduced a new feature allowing official third-party services to assign unique verification icons to users and chats, helping to combat scams and misinformation.
Feature Comparison Table:
| Feature | Description |
| Sharing Menu | Streamlined process for sharing media to chats or other apps. |
| In-App Media Player | Watch videos from platforms like YouTube within Telegram. |
| Sticker Pack Previews | Tap on a sticker to preview and send from the same menu. |
| GIF and Bot Previews | Preview GIFs and bot content before sending. |
| Third-Party Verification | Official services can assign unique verification icons to users and chats. |
These updates reflect Telegram’s commitment to enhancing user experience by focusing on media sharing, customization, and privacy. By continuously improving its platform, Telegram aims to provide users with a more efficient and secure messaging environment.
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