Telegram update adds chat themes, interactive emoji, and read receipts in groups

Telegram today rolling out an update which brings with it several new features.

The first is the ability to set chat themes. Users can select from eight themes, which apply to the chat for both users. The themes gradient message bubbles, have animated backgrounds, and unique background patterns. They also have a day and night mode for each theme.

The update also adds interactive emoji. When you send one of the select animated emoji in chat, you can now tap on it to initiate a full screen animation. This is then visible to you or anyone else who's also present in chat at the moment. The animations are also accompanied by vibrations.

The third new feature is read receipts in groups. Users in small groups can now select a message you sent and see who else in the group has seen it. Telegram says it will keep this record only for seven days from when the message was sent.

Lastly, admins of groups can now also record live streams. When a live stream is happening, admins can use the record feature and save part or whole of the stream for viewing in the group after the stream has ended.

The update is now available across all the platforms where Telegram is available.

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