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Telegram update: group requests, verification badge in chats and improvements for bots

Telegram has released an update available to all messenger users. They are waiting for applications to join public groups, an animated screen for downloading files from third-party applications, more informative descriptions of bots, and more.

Public Group Applications

Public group admins will be able to turn on the application mode to check potential members. When a user enters the group for the first time, he will see the Apply button. The application will be added to a list that only administrators can see.

Administrators will be able to write to future members personally. At the same time, Telegram notifies the user that the group administrator contacted him.

Public group owners can enable on-demand intros under Group info Edit Group type Who can post? Only members Applications for membership.

Verified account icon in chats

Public persons and organizations will be able to verify the identity of their group, channel or bot. Then a check mark will appear next to the name, making it clear that they are getting information from a verified source. The icon will be displayed not only in profiles, search results and the chat list, but also at the top of the chat.

Bot enhancements

Developers can now post a photo or video in the "What can this bot do?" section to showcase its purpose or capabilities.

Bots added to the attachments menu used to connect only to private chats, but can now be modified to work in groups and channels.

Improved Chat Preview on Android

This update introduces a better chat preview experience for iOS users. In this mode, you can view the entire chat by scrolling through the messages - while they will not be marked as read. In addition, there are new buttons that allow you to turn off notifications from a chat, mark a chat as read, pin or delete it.

Auto-save to gallery on Android

The function of automatically saving images and videos to the gallery is now with additional settings. Saving to Gallery can be enabled or disabled individually for private chats, groups, and channels.

Download from third-party apps on iOS

When sending large files to Telegram for iOS from other apps, an animated download bar will now appear.

Animated avatar maker in macOS app

MacOS device owners can quickly create video avatars by choosing the right sticker or animated emoji and adding a vibrant background with a gradient. This feature is also available for profile video groups and channels.

Fixes and improvements

In this update, Telegram has included more than 100 fixes and improvements for mobile and desktop versions of the application. Fixed bugs, accelerated the work of the messenger, improved some functions.

Telegram update: group requests, verification badge in chats and improvements for bots