Telegram Web A

Telegram Web A Digest

Many new features and useful optimizations have been added in recent months. Here is a brief overview of what's been happening in Web A since August.

September – November

✏️ General
• Reply Revolution – the app learned to quote specific parts of any message, making your responses 100% precise.
• Also, Quote Formatting have arrived.

📣 Channels
• Channels added boosts and giveaways.
• Users also got an option to reassign their boosts between channels.

🌄 Stories
• Numerous improvements have been made to the animations flow, ensuring the stories bar expands more smoothly. Additionally, a package of optimizations has been added to enhance the performance of stories on mobile devices.
• Stories have been introduced for channels, and the story viewer has been updated with new gestures to expand and reply.

⚙️ Settings
• The app has added an option, 'Who can find me by phone number,' along with a setting under 'Privacy and Security' to manage the visibility of your bio.

✨ Extra
• Some further improvements have been made to the Mini Apps area.
• New security notifications have been added to the chat list to alert you when your account is logged into from a new device.
• New design for code blocks formatting.

December – February

✏️ General
• Saved Messages 2.0 – including tags, My Notes, Replies and forwards from hidden authors.
• One-Time Voice Messages including both listening and recording. Added support for viewing One-Time Video Messages.
• Read-Time in Private Chats
• You can now replace media when editing messages.
• The app learned to preserve the selected mode for topics in groups.
• Whenever you create a small group, Web A suggests a name for it based on users' name you have added.

📣 Channels
• Added custom channel reactions.
• Implemented channel stories stats.
• Channel emoji statuses.
• Similar Channels.

👥 Groups
• 9 new features for groups.

🤖 Bots
• Edit your bots info right from their profile.

🌄 Stories
• Added support for forwarded stories and channel posts in stories.

✨ Extra
• Giveaway Improvements: displaying winners list and additional prizes.

March

📣 Channels
• Admins will soon be able to launch giveaways in their channels.

✨ Extra
• Added support for Emoji v15.1.
• Some design enhancements for shared contacts, links preview and more.

1️⃣0️⃣ Introducing Telegram Web A v10.0!

Today marks a special occasion. Telegram is celebrating its 10th anniversary! In honor of this milestone, and to highlight our web version's long-awaited parity with the native apps, we've leaped from version 1.x straight to 10.0. Big day!

🌟 Stories on Telegram
Introducing Telegram Stories – share moments of your life, beyond just text.

💻 Desktop Version
An experimental standalone version is now available for enthusiasts and early adopters on all desktop platforms: web.telegram.org/a/get.

🚀 Massive Connection Improvements
Web A is now more optimized – ensuring speedy and seamless conversations. Less loading, more chatting.

🎙️ Redesigned Group Calls
Group calls have been overhauled to bring exceptional clarity, connectivity, and functionality.

🌍 Real-Time Translation
Premium users can tap to translate entire chats, dynamically updating as they scroll.

⏱️ Custom Mute Durations
Notifications from any chat can be temporarily muted for a specific period – like hours, days, or weeks.

🔖 Read Time in Groups
You can see at what time other members read your message in the 'Seen By' section.

😄 Emoji v15 Support
Web A now supports the latest from Emoji v15, so you can express yourself fully.

🎨 Dynamic Sticker Packs
Dynamic order for your sticker packs can be toggled on or off – whichever you prefer.

🚀 Performance Upgrades
We've implemented multiple memory and performance optimizations for a smoother, faster, more efficient Telegram experience.

🔧 Fixes & Improvements
We've patched several problems, including issues with sending messages while uploading files, freezes while scrolling, and messages incorrectly marking as read with Web A in the background. See if you can spot the host of UI refinements we added as well.😉

📱 More for iPad Users
iPad users, we heard you! Web A now has improved iPad support.

Thank you for being with us. Here's to the next decade together! 🎉🥳

@webachannel

Telegram Web A was updated to version 1.61

🤩 What’s New

• Shareable Chat Folders – Your chat folders can now be shared with friends or colleagues – adding the folder and joining all its chats in one tap.

• Power Saving Mode – You can extend battery life and improve performance by turning on Power Saving Mode or individually disabling autoplay, animations and effects in Settings > Animations and Performance.

• Better Bots – Telegram bots can completely replace any website. These bots can now be launched in any chat – try typing @DurgerKingBot (followed by a space) in any chat, or posting this link.

• Enhanced Design – Enjoy transparent layers with beautiful blur effects when selecting emoji, stickers, reations and statuses. Sending messages also has a satisfying new animation.

• Infinite Reactions – Telegram Premium users can pick reactions from an infinite selection of custom emoji. They can also use up to 3 reactions on any message to combine multiple emotions. 👍🔥❤️

• Preview in Media Viewer – Scrubbing through videos now shows a thumbnail preview to easily find specific scenes.

• Group Chat Improvements – Create groups with only yourself or restrict anyone from adding you directly to groups (via Settings > Privacy and Security > Group and Channels > Nobody).

😍 What’s Better

• As usual, we've added a pack of optimizations and performance improvements. If you ever run into an issue with the app, be sure to report it on the Bugs and Suggestions Platform.

@webachannel

Channel name was changed to «Telegram Web A»

Welcome to Telegram Web A – a brand new messaging app named after the most important day in a year – April Fool’s day.

Enjoy and don’t forget: stay foolish. (Also don’t eat too much.)

Telegram Web Z was updated to version 1.60

🤩 What’s New

• Archived Chats Header - Archived Chats are now accessible from the chat list in a collapsable header.

• Reply Threads - You can tap to view all replies to a message in a separate window.

• Emoji In Captions - You can now open the emoji panel 🙂 when adding a caption to media.

• Message Translation - You can translate any message into another language from the context menu. To show this option, enable Translation in Settings > Language.

• Emoji Statuses - Premium users can update their animated emoji status from the 🌟 at the top of their chat list.

• Granular Media Permissions - Admins can choose which media types are allowed in their groups, each with separate toggles.

😍 What’s Better

• Multiple tabs can be opened by holding (⌘ on macOS) and clicking on a chat.

• Opening a chat changes the title of your browser tab to the chat name. This can be modified in Settings > Privacy and Security.

• Bot reply keyboards are now supported in groups and channels.

• The video and audio players always remember your last playback speed.

• Opening topics has an improved animation.

• Performance when typing messages has been drastically improved.

• Fixed disappearing drafts.

• Fixed missing results in Global Search.

• Fixed rare issues with opening text format options.

• Fixed pasting text from Google Docs.

• Fixed auto-closing context menu on iOS PWA.

• Fixed changing group and channel admin rights.

• Various layout and performance improvements.

@webztalks

Telegram Web Z was updated to version 1.59

👏 Harder
• Chats can be opened in multiple browser tabs or windows.
• A spoiler effect is available for photos and videos.
• You can replace profile photos of contacts or suggest new ones.
• Your account can have a public profile photo, in addition to the main one.
• Media can be sent from your clipboard without compression.
• Topics can now be created and edited in groups.
• Syntax highlighting is now supported for TypeLanguage (.tl).

🤩 Better
• Multiple media items can be sent as separate messages from the attachment menu.
• The audio player now supports multiple playback speeds.
• The topic panel can be quickly closed with a swipe.

🚀 Faster
• Animations in the topic panel are faster and lighter.

💪 Stronger
• Fixed some chats being hidden in the chat list.
• Fixed the app reloading when resizing the window.
• Fixed missing video in group video calls.
• Fixed problems with deleting chat history.
• Fixed missing text formats when composing a message.
• Fixed jumping cursor when editing chat description.
• Fixed app URL not updating after closing a chat.
• Fixed yellow border when switching profile photos.
• Fixed call indicator not hiding after a call ends.
• Various layout improvements.

@webztalks

Telegram Web Z was updated to version 1.58

👏 Harder
• Topics in groups are now supported.
• Collectible usernames now appear on profiles, and can be managed in Settings.
• Custom reactions are properly displayed.
• Premium users can react multiple times with different emoji.

🤩 Better
• Animations can be disabled from the main menu.

💪 Stronger
• Fixed missing Quick Reaction buttons.
• Fixed issues with the ‘Chat History for New Members’ setting.
• Fixed issues when changing display name.
• Fixed issues with emoji in display names on Windows.
• Fixed inline bot query parsing on Windows.
• Various layout improvements.

@webztalks

Telegram Web Z was updated to version 1.57

👏 Harder
• Custom emoji now animate as you write a message.
• Voice messages can now be played with more speed options like 0.5x, 0.75x and 1.5x.
• You can now set a main photo for your profile, group or channel in the Media Viewer.
• Messages will now display 'admin', 'owner' and 'imported' labels.
• A notification will appear when camera or microphone access is needed.

🤩 Better
• Unread message counters animate as their number increases.
• Custom Emoji have even better quality at larger sizes.
• Clicking on live locations now requires a confirmation before opening Google Maps.

🚀 Faster
• Uploading media and documents is drastically accelerated.
• Video messages now load even more smoothly.

💪 Stronger
• Fixed copying selected text in messages.
• Fixed outgoing messages sometimes being displayed as incoming.
• Fixed group descriptions being uneditable.
• Fixed streaming video from files.
• Fixed auto-closing calendar after rescheduling.
• Fixed scrolling to the bottom of the chat after sending a new message.
• Various layout improvements.

@webztalks

Telegram Web Z was updated to version 1.56

👏 Harder
• Formatting is now preserved when pasting text from websites or Telegram messages.
• The input field is automatically highlighted when you open a chat – so you can start typing right away.
• Your account's profile pictures can now be deleted by clicking your profile picture in Settings.
• Native system sharing is available when running the app as a PWA.

🤩 Better
• A list of group members now appears when typing @ to help mention users even faster.

🚀 Faster
• Plenty of improvements and optimizations for stickers and custom emoji rendering – adding a noticeable performance increase.

💪 Stronger
• Various fixes for copying text from messages.
• Various fixes for custom emoji.
• Fixed opening the symbol menu on certain touchscreen devices.
• Fixed the quoted header disappearing when typing a reply.
• Various layout improvements.

@webztalks

Telegram Web Z was updated to version 1.55

👏 Harder
• Sending custom emoji is now supported.
• You can now view recent (cached) messages while offline.
• Enjoy the beautifully redesigned payments screen with an option to add tips for certain invoices.
• Media in chats can also be deleted via the Media Viewer.

🤩 Better
• Custom emoji sent without text are shown at a larger size.

🚀 Faster
• Optimized rendering for animated stickers and emoji.

💪 Stronger
• Improved sync after editing drafts on another device.
• Fixed duplicate notification sounds when waking up from sleep.
• Various fixes for the Media Viewer.
• Various fixes for username input.
• Various layout improvements.

@webztalks

Telegram Web Z was updated to version 1.54

👏 Harder
• Enjoy viewing Emoji Statuses. Setting your own status will be possible in the following update.

🤩 Better
• Better accent colors in Message List.
• When composing a message on Android, you can now open the system context menu with a second tap.

🚀 Faster
• Various optimizations for video animations.

💪 Stronger
• Various fixes in New Poll dialog.
• Fixed mouse wheel scroll in Emoji Tooltip.
• Fixed bot description layout.
• Fixed deleting folders from Settings.

@webztalks

Telegram Web Z was updated to version 1.53

👏 Harder
• Introduced Picture-in-Picture mode in Media Viewer.

🤩 Better
• Forwarding to Saved Messages is easier now.
• Better support for web bot actions.
• Supported highlighting for Scheme lang.

💪 Stronger
• Fixed plural forms in various languages.
• Fixed missing updates when waking up from sleep mode.
• Fixed deleting chat history.
• Fixed terminating session after signing out.
• Fixed system back button in Media Viewer.
• Fixed playing sound for silent messages.
• Fixed PWA mode on Android.
• Fixed opening links to new bots.
• Fixed sharing inline bots.
• Fixed scrolling down when new message is sent from another client.
• Fixed error when opening chat with read-only restrictions.
• Various layout fixes.

@webztalks

Telegram Web Z was updated to version 1.52

👏 Harder
• Added new reactions: 🍓 🍾 💋 🖕 😈
• Added support for username.t.me links.
• ‘Update Telegram’ button now automatically appears when an update is available.
• Games can now request a share window.

🤩 Better
• Square images for web page previews are now properly displayed.
• Auth screen transitions are now smoother.
• Changelog notifications are only delivered every 3 days.

🚀 Faster
• Interface performance was heavily optimized.
• Initial app bundle is now even more lightweight.

💪 Stronger
• Fixed several issues causing missing chats.
• Fixed frozen UI on Android after selecting ‘Nice and Fast’ animation setting.
• Fixed Play button overlapping with Slide Left button in Media Viewer.
• Fixed quick reaction button not showing in some cases.
• Fixed names and profile pictures for deleted accounts.
• Numerous other layout fixes.

@webztalks

Telegram Web Z was updated to version 1.51

👏 Harder
• Custom Animated Emoji: Messages with custom emoji are now viewable.
• Gifting Telegram Premium: Premium users can send friends, family, and coworkers a prepaid subscription from their profile for 3, 6, or 12 months – at a discount.
• Privacy Settings for Voice Messages: Control who can send you voice and video messages with Telegram Premium.

🚀 Faster
• Increased download speed.
• Optimized Premium modal.

💪 Stronger
• Fixed ‘No File’ error when downloading media.
• Fixed issues with hiding video controls.
• Various RTL layout fixes.
• Fixed scrolling with mouse wheel inside horizontal containers.
• Fixed jumping text cursor on Windows.
• Fixed display problems with the ‘Next’ button in payments.
• Fixed voting in polls on mobile devices triggering a quick reaction.
• Fixed page reload when rotating device during a call.
• Fixed hanging calls after signing out.
• Fixed copying message content and removed the ‘Report’ option in scheduled messages.
• Small fixes and improvements for bots running web apps.

@webztalks

Telegram Web Z was updated to version 1.50

👏 Harder
• Flexible Forwarding: Forward messages without the sender's name or media captions.
• Reorder Folders: Change the order of your folders in Settings.
• Better Drag & Drop: Open a chat in your list by dragging a file to it.

🤩 Better
• Added more emojis.
• Media Viewer now supports scrolling through profile pictures.
• Use the hotkey ⌘+0 to open Saved Messages on macOS.
• Triple click will now select all text in the message field.
• Large file downloads (2 GB+) are supported in more browsers.
• Added colored icons for the invite link section in groups and channels.
• Added support for deleting chats with service notifications.
• Background color now adapts for better contrast in uploaded transparent images.
• Added support for Smalltalk highlighting, thanks to LinqLover on GitHub.

💪 Stronger
• Fixed issue with countable text localization in some languages.
• Removed download button from media in chats with content protection enabled.
• Various call fixes.
• Small redesign for code formatting, fixed parsing issues.
• Fixed video controls on mobile devices, thanks to y0ung3r on GitHub.
• Fixed duplicated messages in CJK languages.
• Removed ‘View in Picture-in-Picture’ button from stickers.
• Fixed layout issues in Waterfox Classic.
• Fixed issue with replies in discussions.
• Small design improvements related to Telegram Premium.

@webztalks

Telegram Web Z was updated to version 1.49

👏 Harder
• Telegram Premium. By subscribing, users unlock doubled limits, 4 GB file uploads, faster downloads, exclusive stickers and reactions, improved chat management – and a whole lot more.
• Native trackpad gestures in the Media Viewer. Swipe left or right to move through media, swipe up or down to exit.
• Improved polls that support retracting votes and closing the poll – plus a confetti effect.

🤩 Better
• Various layout and performance improvements.
• Improved payment form validation.
• Use the hotkey ⌘+, to access app Settings on macOS.
• See a helpful info screen when JavaScript support is disabled.

💪 Stronger
• Call panel properly disappears after answering on another device.
• Fixed unexpected message deleting when using search in the forwarding menu.
• Fixed unnecessary up-scaling when uploading small images.
• Archived chats do not appear in the ‘Forward to’ list.
• Fixed loading loop when disabling reactions in group management.
• Various fixes in the text formatting menu.

@webztalks

Telegram Web Z was updated to version 1.48

👏 Harder
• Meet Seamless Web Bots, such as @discussbot, that help you log in on websites with your Telegram account.

🤩 Better
• Podcasts and long tracks can now be played at 2X speed.
• Audio Player buttons do not jump anymore when navigating between tracks.

💪 Stronger
• Fixed pasting text after switching chat.
• Fixed sending and playing .mov videos.

@webztalks

Telegram Web Z was updated to version 1.47

👏 Harder
• This update adds a Passcode Lock feature, giving Telegram users the most private and secure experience of any web app. To add a passcode, go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Passcode Lock.
• When the app is locked, it encrypts its data, including your chats, text messages, contacts, and your session keys – making it impossible to access them without the code. By adding a passcode, users on shared PCs no longer need to log out to protect their privacy.
• Remember the passcode you set, you will need to log out and back in to your account if you forget it.

🤩 Better
• Media Viewer now supports native zoom and pan gestures with a trackpad or Magic Mouse.
• Statistics now include data about Public Shares for posts.
• Improvements and tweaks for Group and Channel Statistics.

🚀 Faster
• Optimizations for the rendering engine.

💪 Stronger
• Various fixes for code syntax highlighting, including support for C#.

@webztalks