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Updated menu "Data and Storage" on iOS

In Beta version of Telegram for iOS, the section with device storage management has significant changes:

• Updated view of the storage usage chart.
• Detailed information about the "Other" category.
• The ability to set the period for auto-deleting the cache in personal chats, groups and channels for a certain period, as well as select exceptions for each category of chats.
• Improved cache management — now also by category (media, files, music, etc.).

#iOS
Hide Group Members

In Beta version of Telegram for macOS, you can hide the list of members in group chats.

When the setting is enabled, only non-anonymous group administrators are visible in the members list. Administrators themselves still see a list of all chat members.

The option is available for groups from 100 members. The toggle is located in the "Members" section.

The list of members is hidden not only for users of Beta version, but also for those who use the latest stable versions of applications (Android, iOS, macOS, Unigram — 9.2, Desktop — 4.4).

#macOS
Public avatars

In Beta versions of Telegram for iOS and Android, you can set a profile picture or video that will be visible to those who are not allowed to see the main avatar.

This feature will be useful for someone who wants their main avatar to be seen by a limited number of users, but does not want others to see it at all without an avatar.

The feature is available under "Privacy — Profile Photo”.

#iOS #Android
New contact creation menu

In Beta version of Telegram for Android, the window for adding a new contact in the corresponding tab has been redesigned.

#Android
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Spoilers for photos and videos

The Beta versions of Telegram for Android and iOS now include spoilers that hide photos and videos.

Clicking on a hidden picture or clip behind a spoiler allows you to see the hidden information.

You can hide selected media files behind a spoiler by clicking on the triple dot in the attachment selection pop-up and selecting the appropriate item.

#Android #iOS
QR code for proxies

In Beta version of Telegram for Android, you can generate QR code for proxies.

#Android
Timecodes in audiofiles

In Beta version of Telegram for Android, timelines in audio files with timecodes are now divided into blocks.

It's not possible to give a name to a specific audio fragment yet.

UPD: In the Beta version number 9.3.0 (30039), description for each timecode is displayed under the audio file timeline.

#Android
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New animations

In Beta-version of Telegram for Android, clicking a link (hyperlink) within the app and tapping a reply message displays a new animation.

#Android
Updated menu "Data and Storage" on macOS

In Beta version of Telegram for macOS, the section with device storage management has significant changes:

• Updated view of the storage usage chart.
• Detailed information about the "Other" category.
• The ability to set the period for auto-deleting the cache in personal chats, groups and channels for a certain period, as well as select exceptions for each category of chats.
• Improved cache management — now also by category (media, files, music, etc.).

#macOS
Proposing a profile photo for a contact

Beta version of Telegram for Android now allows you to suggest a photo or video as a profile photo to your contact.

To suggest a media file, you need to open the contact's profile and select "Edit contact — Suggest photo".

#Android
Updated forum counter

In Beta-version of Telegram for Android, forum counters were updated for unread topics: now unread topics are displayed in list of all chats and are in bubble-like shape.

#Android
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Improved media editor

In Beta version of Telegram for Android, the media editor has undergone significant changes. New tools for drawing and text editing have been added.

Drawing:
• Multiple new brushes and erasers.
• Adjustable brush thickness.
• Ability to add certain shapes (rectangle, speech bubble, arrow, etc.).
• Flexible palette customization, transparency adjustment, and color picker.

Stickers:
• Ability to attach custom emojis.
• Alignment of emojis, stickers, and masks to the width and height of the media file.

Text:

• Text alignment.
• Quick expansion of the emoji input panel.
• Adjustable transparency of text background.
• Expansion of available fonts.
• Alignment of text to the width and height of the media file.

#Android
Local contact avatar

In Beta version of Telegram for Android, the user can locally set a custom avatar for any of their contacts.

This avatar is only visible to the user who set it.

To set a local avatar, the contact's profile must be expanded and "Edit contact - Set photo" must be selected.

#Android
Telegram Desktop has been updated to version 4.4.2 Beta

What's new:
— Sending media with spoilers.
— Remember last choice in send files box.
— Show toast after photo suggestion is accepted.
— Implemented blurred background for photo editor.
— Snowflakes effect.
— Hiding members list in groups.
— Spoiler toggle to three dot menu in SendFilesBox.
— Support personal photo edit in EditContactBox.
— Fixed mirrored display of shared screen in video calls.
— Fixed order of premium feature previews.
— Fixed possible crash in optimized ministars animation.
— Fixed General topic message links.
— Fixed search by a hashtag from a topic.
— Fixed streamed media downloading

Download: with official website or GitHub.

#update #desktop
Light Mode for Android

Beta version of Telegram for Android now has a feature to disable all visual effects in the app. It is recommended only for devices with low CPU and memory parameters.

The option is located at the bottom of the 'Chat Settings' section. It is unknown whether Light Mode will be included in the stable version of the messaging app.

#Android