Telegram’s New Update Adds DM-to-Channels, HD Photo Sharing, Voice Message Trimming and More

Highlights

• Telegram’s New Update adds Direct Messages to Channels, New Group Layout, Voice Message Trimming, HD Photo Sharing, iOS Story Sharing and Poll Updates.
• Users can now message channel admins directly without sharing phone numbers.
• You can trim voice messages before sending, pause and resume recordings.
• HD photo sharing is now available keeping files under 0.5MB and iPhone users can now share media directly to Telegram Stories.

Telegram has rolled out a fresh update (version 11.12.0), bringing a bunch of useful new features to both Android and iOS users. From sending direct messages to channel admins to trimming voice messages and sharing HD photos, there’s a lot to check out.

Telegram v11.12.0 – What’s New?

Direct Messages to Channels

You can now message channel admins or owners directly without needing to share your phone number or contact details. These subscriber messages show up in a separate section so they don’t mix with personal chats. Follow the steps below –

• To message an admin, tap the message bubble icon at the bottom of a channel.
• Channel admins can enable this in Channel Settings > Direct Messages.
• They can also charge a fee per message to better manage incoming requests.

Tabbed Layout for Group Topics

Group chats with topics now get a cleaner tabbed layout. You can view and switch between topics using either a side bar or a top tab bar.

Enable this by going to Group Settings > Topics.

Trim Voice Messages

Made a mistake while recording a voice note? No worries, you can now trim the start and end before sending. Here’s how to do it –

• Lock a recording by swiping up to access the trim option.
• Tap the mic again to add more audio segments.
• You can also pause and resume both voice and video recordings mid-way.

High-Definition Image Sharing

Telegram now lets you send photos in HD, offering 4x the pixel detail while still keeping the file size under 0.5MB.

Just tap the SD button in the photo editor or choose Send in High Quality from the attachment menu.

Share to Stories on iOS

iPhone users can now directly share photos and videos from their system apps like the Photos app to Telegram Stories using the native share sheet.

Polls Get More Options

Polls in Telegram now support up to 12 options. You can even forward a poll to your Saved Messages to save the results or share it elsewhere.

Available Now

Telegram version 11.12.0 is out now for both Android and iOS. Android users can grab it from telegram.org/android or the Google Play Store.

 FAQs

Q1. How can I send a direct message to a channel admin on Telegram?

Answer. You can now message channel admins directly without sharing your phone number. Tap the message bubble icon at the bottom of a channel. Admins must enable this in Channel Settings > Direct Messages.

Q2. Can I trim voice messages before sending them on Telegram?

Answer. Yes! You can trim the start and end of voice messages before sending. Lock a recording by swiping up, then use the trim option to adjust it. You can also pause and resume both voice and video recordings mid-way.

Q3. How do I send HD photos in Telegram?

Answer. You can now send photos in HD, offering 4x the pixel detail while keeping the file size under 0.5MB. Tap the SD button in the photo editor or choose Send in High Quality from the attachment menu.

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