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Telegram X for Android has been updated to version 0.23.11.1427 Beta

What's new:
- Another change for notification reability. Now it should be the same as on stable version.

Bugfixes:
- Inconsistent chat backgrounds' link preview title

If you have installed 0.23.11.1426 beta through an APK, this update should be offered to you via in-app update system after relaunching the app. If it's not, report it as an issue.

You can download the Beta version from Google Play after logging into the testing program, or from the official @tgx_log channel.

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Message bubbles animation

In Telegram for Android 8.0 Beta now you can see the animation of message bubbles.

Also, you can set a gradient on the message bubbles as well as on the background, including from 3 to 4 colors, which activates the bubble animation while sending messages.

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Recording videocalls in different modes

In Telegram for Android 8.0 Beta, you can record videos in videocalls.

Recording can be done in two modes: portrait and horizontal.

Currently, due to server restrictions, video recording doesn't work.

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Forward a message without specifying author

In Telegram for Android 8.0 Beta, you can remove the sender's name in the forwarded message.

You need just to click the cancel button after selecting chat to select an appropriate item.

At the moment, due to server restrictions, this function doesn't work.

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Animated emojis for GIF tab

In Telegram for Android 8.0 Beta, emojis that displays emotions for GIF animations have become animated.

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Channel posts feed

In Telegram for Android 8.0 Beta, you can quickly switch to the next unread channel.

After reading the channel completely, you should make a second swipe up.

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Forwarding messages without an author

In Telegram for macOS Beta, forwarding messages without an author has received an updated design.

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Updated design of sticker preview

In Telegram for Android 8.0 Beta, the the sticker selection design after entering an emoji was updated.

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Advertising from Telegram or new tools for channel admins?

In Telegram for Android and macOS Beta, you can see a new type of message: "sponsored".

The message is very similar to the advertising that was previously promised Pavel Durov, but in fact it may also be a tool for buying and selling advertising in Telegram channels.

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Changing the theme for individual chats

In Telegram for iOS 8.0 Beta, you can change the theme for individual chats.

In private messages, each participant can change the theme and it will change for both sides.

In groups and channels, the administrator changes the topic for everyone. Chat participants and channel subscribers can also change the theme, but only for themselves, locally, for this you need to click on the service notification about changing the chat theme.

#iOS
Recording videocalls in different modes

In Telegram for iOS 8.0 Beta, you can record videos in videocalls.

Recording can be done in two modes: portrait and horizontal.

Currently, due to server restrictions, video recording doesn't work.

#iOS
Animated emojis and "Trending" for GIF tab

In Telegram for iOS 8.0 Beta, emojis that displays emotions for GIF animations have become animated. Also, the new tab "Trending" has been appeared.

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Telegram X for Android has been updated to version 0.23.11.1428 Beta

What's new:

- Added hints when it's not possible to enable/disable certain toggles when adding an admin to the group
- Improved adding new members, admins and banned users in basic groups
- Added app version to update prompt (will be visible when upgrading from 0.23.11.1428 to newer versions)
- Improved navigation to certain screens with tabs
- Updated TDLib: fixed assertions

Bugfixes:
- All issues related to member status desync on chat profile screen
- After deleting an archived chat, app shows main chats list instead of an archive
- Websites sessions don't load when navigating to tg://settings/devices
- Useful language pack option items are missing when installed via t.me/setlanguage/… link and no beta languages available
- "Invite Friends" doesn't work (or just assumes user has no friends remaining to invite)

You can download the Beta version from Google Play after logging into the testing program, or from the official @tgx_log channel.

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Changing the voice and video message speed in Telegram

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Beta has received support for speeding up and slowing down voice and video messages.

#iOS
New «Trending stickers» panel

In Telegram for Android Beta, you can see an updated panel of popular stickers.

It is located between recently used and selected stickers.

#Android