Messaging platform Telegram brought a plethora of new features in its latest update, including liquid glass interface, AI bot upgrades & more. Keep reading to find out everything.
Telegram’s New Update
Telegram has released its latest update (version 12.1), which includes a number of upgrades targeted at improving user interaction, personalisation, and bot capability. The platform continues to expand as a dynamic communications hub, with live remarks in group calls and AI-powered bot updates.
Key Highlights
Some key highlights of the update include:
Live Comments and Emoji Reactions: Users in group video calls (with fewer than 1,000 participants) can now post live comments and respond with emojis, making conversations more dynamic.
Contact Notes and Birthday Suggestions: Telegram now allows users to send private notes to contacts and suggest birthdays based on profile information, bringing a more personal touch to contact management.
AI Bot Upgrades: Bots can now handle threaded conversations and stream responses, resulting in smoother, faster interactions—particularly beneficial for multitopic chats.
Premium Customisation: Subscribers get access to new profile styles, collectable presents, and unique reply formats, which improve self-expression.
Benefits for Users
This upgrade improves real-time communication, streamlines contact management, and makes bot interactions more intuitive. Premium users get further customisation, while all users benefit from a more refined and snappy experience, particularly on iOS.