Telegram developers have released a major messenger update with new features: private messages to channel administrators, voice message trimming, compact tabs for topics, and high-quality image sending.
G. Ostrov
The Telegram development team has released another major update to the popular messenger, featuring numerous long-awaited functions. The new capabilities are aimed at improving user interaction with channels, simplifying voice message management, and enhancing the quality of transmitted images.
Private Messages to Channel Administrators
One of the main innovations is the ability to send private messages to Telegram channel owners and administrators. Subscribers can now directly contact content creators without administrators having to reveal their contact information.
The feature is activated separately in channel settings, after which a special message icon appears in the bottom panel. To prevent spam and abuse, administrators can make sending each message paid. Such messages are displayed separately from the administrator\'s personal correspondence.
Enhanced Voice Message Functionality
Telegram has significantly expanded voice message capabilities. Users can now trim recorded audio messages before sending them. To activate this feature during recording, you need to swipe up to the lock icon.
The new capability allows users not to interrupt recording when making mistakes, but to complete it and then remove unnecessary fragments. Additionally, the ability to pause and resume recording of both voice and video messages has been added, making the content creation process more flexible.
High-Quality Image Sending
Since 2014, Telegram has offered two image sending options: original quality and optimized format for traffic savings. Now a third option has been added - sending pictures in high quality with resolution four times larger than optimized.
One high-quality image takes approximately 0.5 megabytes of traffic. This option is enabled directly in the photo editor when sending an image, allowing users to choose the optimal balance between quality and file size.
Compact Tabs for Group Topics
Telegram groups with activated topics now have a new navigation option. Instead of the traditional topic display on the side panel, users can choose a compact view in tab format at the top of the screen. This solution makes switching between topics faster and more convenient.
Additional Improvements
The iOS version added the ability to send media files directly to the story editor via the \"Share\" button. Polls now support up to 12 answer options instead of previous limitations, and the ability to save polls in \"Favorites\" for subsequent use of results has been added.
The update confirms the Telegram team\'s commitment to continuous platform development and implementation of features that make communication more convenient and efficient for millions of users worldwide.
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