Telegram announced that it had received an update, which brought in several additions that its users can use in the messaging app.
The said additions include giving reactions to several messages, blurring texts that can be "spoilers," translating them in order to read them in their own language, and themed QR codes for their public accounts, as well as other additions including new emojis and new menus for its macOS version.
What are the Additions Made
As mentioned earlier, Telegram will add in new features that they can use in the app.
You can double-tap any message for a quick 👍 reaction or select it for more options like ❤️🔥🎉😁😱🤩😢👎💩🤮. Reactions are always on in 1-on-1 chats, while group and channel owners can choose to turn them on and select which emoji are available for members. #TelegramTips pic.twitter.com/RMHS57f9ZE
— Telegram Messenger (@telegram) January 3, 2022
One of the said additions are the Reactions, which will let them use its emojis to react to react on several messages and, according to a post in their website, to share their feelings and feedback without sending back or replying.
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In order to do this, according to Android Community, they will double-tap on a message to send a "Thumbs Up" quickly.
They can also send other emoji reactions like a "Thumbs Down," a "Party Popper," a "Screaming Face," or a "Fire" emoji, which all of them have unique animations, by tapping said message once, or by pressing and holding it, if they are using the app on iOS.
They can also change their default reaction to another emoji by accessing it in the app's Settings.
For Android users, they will just need to go in chat Settings, then go to Quick Reaction. For its iOS version, they will just need to access its Stickers and Emoji, then select the Quick Reaction.
They can also use said reaction emojis in private messages, as well as in groups and channels, where its administrators can decide whether they can turn it on, as well as which emoji can be available in the chat.
Another addition for the messaging app, according to Express Computer, is the Translation feature, where they can translate any messages into another language by enabling it in the app's Settings.
They can also exclude any languages that they are fluent with, which will hide the Translate button for specific messages.
The said feature is available on the app's Android version, however for its iOS version, it will require an iOS 15+ in order to make it work. On the other hand, the list of the languages that will be available for the feature will depend on the mobile phone's Operating System.
Spoilers are also added in Telegram courtesy of its update, which according to Android Central, will allow them to discuss anything with their friends, including the movies and TV shows that they have seen or the book that they have read, while hiding several key events or twists for those who had not behind the blur.
They can use the said feature to also hide several specific texts in a message, as well as those that are in the chat list and notifications, by selecting certain sections of it. However, people can still view it if they will tap it.
Finally, Telegram will introduce new themed QR codes, which will be added next to their username after obtaining in the app's Settings.
Once they have the said QR codes, they can customize it by choosing the colors and patterns that suits best. They can also print, post, or share it to other apps.
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