New Telegram Update Brings Transparent UI, Download Manager, Easier Text Formating

Last Updated on March 14, 2022 by Anu Joy

Telegram refreshed its platform via the latest 8.5 software version last month, which brought features such as video stickers, new interactive emojis, improved reactions, and enhanced recent tabs navigation, alongside some bug fixes and stability improvements. The instant messaging app now adds a few new key features to the latest version. The latest Telegram update adds a new download manager and brings a semi-transparent interface for Android users, among other features.

Telegram Receives New Features: Here’s What’s New

Telegram has rolled out the latest update to add a few key features to the app. Bringing a noticeable change for Android users, the new update comes with a semi-transparent UI for the app. The transparent UI has been available for iOS users for a year now, and now it has made its way to Android as well. However, it is only functional in night mode.

After the update, Android users will be able to see the transparent effect in the top bar of the app, as chat messages and chat lists scroll under that top bar. Reportedly, the semi-transparent UI is not supported across all Android devices, and results may vary for different device owners. Presumably, the app will soon resolve the issue by fixing bugs.

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Furthermore, the new download manager added as part of the latest update will make downloading easier for both Android and iOS users. You will be able to see the progress of all new downloads and adjust priority for different downloads queued on the list. Similarly, you get the option to stop downloading and delete old files.

The latest update adds a redesigned attachment menu that lets you adjust the formatting before sending any attachments. The list does not just end here, Android users now get a new and smooth login flow with updated animations and designs.

t.me links, which were previously supported by usernames, are also expanding to phone numbers for easy access. That means Telegram users can now share their phone number as a link via their t.me username.

Further, the links are also getting updated web and in-app previews in case you are not logged on to the Telegram app. You can start enjoying the latest features by updating your Telegram app via the Play Store.

Have you received the latest features on your Telegram app? Do let us know in the comments section below.