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Emoji, stickers and GIF tabs

In Beta version of Telegram for macOS, panel has been updated for convenient switching between emojis, stickers and GIFs.

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Emoji Categories

In Beta version of Telegram for macOS, the Emoji search bar has been divided into several categories corresponding to feelings and emotions:

• Love
• Approval
• Disapproval
• Support
• Laughter and more

Navigating through these categories will significantly simplify the search for the desired emoji, both among standard emojis and among user-generated ones.

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Lite mode in Telegram for macOS

In the beta version of Telegram for macOS a «lite mode» has been introduced which disables all visual effects in the client. Animations for animated emojis and stickers are only available on mouseover.

The lite mode is recommended for devices with low CPU and memory specifications.

The option is located at the top of the «General Settings». It is unknown whether the lite mode will be included in the stable version of the messenger.

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Mark as read all chats in a folder

In the Beta version of Telegram for macOS, you can quickly mark all chats in a folder as read. To do this, right click on the name of the folder, and select the appropriate item.

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New chat menu

In the beta version of Telegram for macOS, right-clicking on a group member's avatar displays a new menu. It contains the following items:
- Open profile
- Send Message
- Mention

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Sharing Chat Folders

In the latest beta version of Telegram for macOS, you can share your chat folders with other users.

More details about this feature can be found here.

If you’re on the beta version of Telegram for macOS, you can try it out with this link: t.me/addlist/AHR9QTzBAUQ3OTUy

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Configuring Bots outside @BotFather

In the latest beta version of Telegram for macOS, you can now change some bot settings without contacting @BotFather.

Settings available directly in the client
• Profile photo/video
• About text

Settings available in @BotFather
• “What can this bot do?”
• Commands
• Managing token, connecting payment providers, transferring ownership and more

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Bots with Multiple Usernames

According to recent changes of the Telegram for macOS localization strings, bots potentially can have multiple usernames.

Most probably, the usernames other than the main one should be purchased from the Fragment platform.

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Just like in Telegram for Android, you can also collectively mute or unmute chats in folders in the latest beta version of Telegram for macOS.

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Customization of Chat Backgrounds

New changes in the Telegram for macOS localization strings indicate the possibility of having the ability of changing chat backgrounds for individual private chats in the future.

And when a user changes the chat background, the other user receives a service message letting them set the same background in their side.

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