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Improvement of the function «Discuss»

In the Beta version of Telegram for iOS version 6.0.1, a new item appeared in the context menu of messages on the channel: “Discuss”.

This item opens a chat at the time of reposting messages from the channel. If for some reason this post is not in the discussion group, then the usual opening of the chat will occur.

#iOS
The beta version of Telegram for macOS received an updated look of profiles. This applies to user profiles as well as groups, channels and bots.

Outwardly, it resembles an iOS client. Now all the most important is displayed at the very beginning, in a prominent place.

On the left is the old version, on the right is the new version.

#macOS
The beta version of the native Telegram for macOS received a vertical version of the folders. You can enable them in the folder settings.

As in Telegram Desktop, the user can select an icon for the folder, they will be synchronized between devices.

#macOS
Quiz Explanations

The beta version of Telegram for macOS received support for quiz comments. The user will see a comment in the form of a pop-up notification if he selects the wrong answer.

Username links are currently supported, and the maximum text length is 400 characters.

#macOS
Shortcuts in the native client

In the Beta version of Telegram for macOS, a page with client hotkeys has appeared. They are designed for convenient use of the messenger.

You can find them in the following way: General > Keyboard Shortcuts.

#macOS
Stopwatch for a quiz

In Beta Telegram for macOS in surveys taken through bot @quizbot the time for completion of the quiz are displayed directly in the message. When there is less than 6 seconds, the time indicators turn red.

We created by us quiz in private messages from the bot.

Warning: at this point the boat is unstable and could put the quiz on pause, even if the participants responded in the survey, as well as to remember some of the answers.

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Explanation tooltips for the Quizzes

Telegram 6.1 Beta for iOS received support for informational tooltips in quizzes. If good answer is selected - user can see it by clicking lightbulb icon in the top right corner of the message, otherwise it pops-up automatically.

It currently allows for linking usernames and maximum text length is up to 200 characters.

#iOS

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Stopwatch for a quiz

In Beta Telegram for iOS number 6.1 in surveys taken through bot @quizbot the time for completion of the quiz are displayed directly in the message. When there is less than 6 seconds, the time indicators turn red.

We remind you that to try the quiz in our chat @playquiz or created by us quiz in private messages from the bot.

Important: at this point the boat is unstable and could put the quiz on pause, even if the participants responded in the survey, as well as to remember some of the answers.

#iOS

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Drawing images

In Beta Telegram for macOS there are tools for drawing during editing.

To switch to the edit mode image, you can use the button or shortcut for ⌘E.

#macOS

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Darts in Telegram

In latest Beta Telegram for macOS you can now play "Darts" using an emoji. Send 🎯 to throw a dart and messenger will show animation of it being thrown with a random result.

Will your throw hit the bullseye or maybe completely miss the target?

#macOS
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Darts in Telegram

In latest Beta Telegram for iOS you can now play "Darts" using an emoji. Send 🎯 to throw a dart and messenger will show animation of it being thrown with a random result.

Will your throw hit the bullseye or maybe completely miss the target?

#iOS
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Sticker catalog in Telegram

— A catalog of more than 20,000 stickers drawn by professional artists from the updated sticker panel by clicking the “+” icon.

— Convenient search for stickers in the catalog. You can also simply scroll down to view all the popular sets.

This feature will be available in the Android client.

#iOS
A Beta version of Telegram for Android received the missing part of the statistics for the channel.

#Android

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Tips for quizzes

A Beta version of Telegram for Android received the support of explanations for the quizzes. The user will see the popup notification, if you choose the wrong answer.

Currently supported links username, and the maximum text length is 200 (down from 400) characters.

#Android

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New menu attachment

A Beta version of Telegram for Android got updated menu attach media, files, locations, interviews and music. Now you can conveniently navigate sections with beautiful animation.

Left old version, right new one.

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Improved tuning memory usage

A Beta version of Telegram for Android has an updated design settings page use the device memory.

The user will clearly see how much space the cache of the messenger in relation to other applications and the total amount of space on the phone.

#Android

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Darts Telegram

Beta Telegram for Android have the opportunity to play "Darts". When sending emojis dart, messenger will show the animation of it hitting the target.

There can be 6 options, from hit right in center, miss.

#Android

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Catalog stickers

Together with iOS client directory of stickers received a Beta version of Telegram for Android.

#Android

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