When sharing a link, you can customize its preview – change the size of media, place the preview above or below your message and select which link to preview if there are multiple.
You can quote specific parts of any message – and reply to just one sentence or a few words. To quote someone, highlight text from their message or swipe to reply, tap the reply bar and select Quote. You can also add quote formatting to any text from the formatting menu, in order […]
Whenever a device logs in to your account, a notification is sent to all your devices, and the new login is added to your Devices page. Additionally, a login alert will appear at the top of your chat list – if you don't recognize the device, instantly tap to secure your account. […]
In any 1-on-1 chat, photos and videos can be sent as View Once – which permanently deletes the media after it is opened. Tapping the 1️⃣ icon in the media editor lets you send media as View Once or with a timer – media sent with a timer can be re-opened until the timer […]
Audio files on your device can be added to stories – giving your content custom soundtracks and narration. From the sticker panel, tap 'Audio' and select a file, then adjust the track to select a section. In video stories, you can move your added audio track to any point in the […]
Both users and channels can add reaction stickers to their stories – letting viewers respond with more emoji in one tap. To add one, simply tap the 💭 icon in the sticker panel and choose any emoji – Premium subscribers can use their custom emoji as well. Channel stories display reaction counters, […]
You can change your story's visibility, caption, on-screen text, tags and more at any time. To edit your story, open it on the device you posted it from and tap➕or➕ > Edit Story.
Stories can be posted as temporary updates, or saved to your profile for as long as you want. Every story on your profile has its own privacy settings – so you can decide who is able see each one. When selecting the story duration, enable 'Post to Profile' or open your Story […]
Stories can take photos or videos with the front and rear camera of your device simultaneously. You can choose which camera goes where – even while recording – and after recording, can drag the smaller circle to any position. When creating a story, tap to take a photo or hold down for video. While […]
Every user can quickly share moments and see what friends are up to – right at the top of the chat list. When viewing a story, you can tap to share, reply or react. For a quick ❤️, just tap – or hold down for hundreds of emoji options. You can create stories with photos or […]
Links can be added directly to text from the formatting menu – keeping messages short and organized. Tapping a formatted link opens a confirmation window so you can double-check the URL before opening it. Except for t.me links to Telegram chats – those always open instantly.
Telegram bots are able to host seamless web apps – which can be accessed in any chat. Bots that support this feature can be launched via link or @-mention. Try typing @DurgerKingBot (followed by a space) or posting this link. In groups, web apps can support collaboration and multiplayer features – more info […]
