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Anti-spam system from 200 participants

The Beta version of Telegram for iOS has the option to enable an aggressive anti-spam system.

From the information we have, Telegram plans to improve the anti-spam system in groups. Admins will be able to enable the new "Aggressive anti-spam".

To improve the algorithms, admins can report false deletions in "Recent actions".

Aggressive Anti-spam is available only for chats with at least 200 participants.

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Updated design

Beta version of Telegram for Android has updated the design of recent activity filters.

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Improved search in Telegram X for Android

Options developed during the competition have been added to the Beta-version of the app.

What's new:
— Ability to search by individual categories: all messages, text messages, photos, videos, audio and video messages, files, music and GIF-animations.
— Improved search for messages from an individual person.

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

#Android #TelegramX
Messages on behalf of channels in Telegram X

In Beta-version of Telegram X for Android, you can write in chats and comments on behalf of the channel.

Earlier, Telegram only allowed users with a Premium subscription to write on behalf of the channel.

The official Telegram for Android client introduced this feature in 2021.

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

#Android #TelegramX
Telegram X for Android has been updated to version 0.25.3.1578 beta

What's new:

— Added «Show in chat» button to jump to the message from search.
— Animated avatars support. With Premium subscription animated avatars of the user will be played in the list of dialogs and chat.
— Support for the active anti-spam filter.
Display of collectible usernames from the Fragment platform.
— Support for avatars for forums.

Bug fixes:
— Fixed an issue with displaying the width of bubbles of posts.
— Other fixes.

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

#Android #TelegramX
Hide Group Members

In Beta version of Telegram for Android and iOS, 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 supergroups 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).

#Android #iOS
Updated menu "Data and Storage" on Android

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

• Updated view of the storage usage chart.
• The item "Clear Cache" is placed in the menu with three dots.
• 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.
• Ability to set a limit on the size of the cache.
• Improved cache management - now also by category (media, files, music, etc.).

#Android
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.

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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.

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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.

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