Better support for text-colored emoji in reactions. Show video upload / download progress over the spoiler.

Drop all formatting on paste in non-message input fields. Several fixes of focus control in discussions / channel comments. Convert folder back to non-shareable on last link deletion. Fix sending an album of ten scheduled messages. What's new in 4.8.1 (see changelog for more)? That might not help much if everyone you know is on WhatsApp instead, but we'd say try it anyway. Verdict:įast and crammed with features, there's a lot to like about Telegram. Powerful privacy features include 'Secret Chats', a special type of encrypted message which can be set to self-destruct in a set time after it's been read.Īn open API enables developers to extend the app with smart bots and custom Telegram clients.Īnd all this is based on a network of servers distributed around the world, delivering excellent performance wherever you are. And if there's not enough space on your device, no problem- keep it in the cloud. You could also work with groups of up to 5,000 people, and share an unlimited number of photos, videos, archives, or any other file type up to a maximum of 1.5 GB each.

There's even a capable photo editor to make sure your images are looking their best.īut that's just the start. Add some stickers, use the animated GIF search, or share some pictures of your own. You can have the app running simultaneously, everywhere, if you like- Telegram automatically keeps everything in sync.Ĭhats can be simple, just you and one or two friends. Telegram is a free instant messaging app which works on all your devices: Android, iOS, PC, Mac, Linux, Windows Phone, and there's a web version to cover everything else.

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