Location-Based Chats, Adding Contacts Without Phone Numbers and More
telegram.org/blog/contacts-local-groups
Adding to Contacts Made Easier
• You can now add any users to your contacts, even if their phone numbers are not visible.
• Quickly add users standing next to you by opening Contacts > Add People Nearby. You will see people who have this section open.
Location-Based Chats
• Host local communities by creating location-based group chats from the People Nearby section.
Transfer Group Chats and Channels
• Transfer ownership of group chats and channels by granting full rights to another admin. Useful when switching jobs or if you just want to retire as creator.
Enhanced Notification Exceptions
• Toggle message previews for specific chats, and use Search and ‘Delete All’ tools in Notification Exceptions.
And More
• Little phantom profile picture for Deleted Account.
• New t.me/@idnumber link.
Bonus Updates for iOS
• Use Siri shortcuts to open chats with people.
• Choose app icon style and enjoy new theme previews in Appearance settings.
• Emoji suggestions in horizontal list for a
:word you type in a message (based on keyboard language, not app language).✅ Get the updates!
• Google Play Store
• APK Stable | APK Beta
• Source Code
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• iOS App Store
• Beta TestFlight
• Source Code
2019-06-23 @Telegram #Android #iOS
