Telegram Messenger Gets Updated With Reactions, Message Translation, Hidden Text (Spoilers), More

Telegram Messenger has received an update that brings reactions, message translation, themed QR codes, hidden text (spoilers), and more.

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What's New In This Version:
Reactions
• Double tap a message to send a quick :thumbsup: reaction.
• Press and hold a message for more reactions.
• Change your quick reaction emoji in Settings > Stickers and Emoji.
• Group and Channel admins can enable reactions in their chat via Chat Info > Edit > Reactions.



Spoilers
• Select text when typing and choose 'Spoiler' formatting to hide some or all of the contents of a message.
• Tap the spoiler animation in chat to reveal its hidden text.
• Spoiler formatting hides text in chat, as well as in the chat list and notifications.


Translation
• Turn on the Translation option in Settings > Languages.
• Press and hold a message to translate it into your language.


QR Codes
• Generate a custom QR Code that leads to your t.me link.
• Tap the QR code icon in public profiles for groups, bots and channels to let someone quickly scan it with their device.


Telegram has also redesigned all the context menus in Telegram for macOS – adding some new shortcut hints and introducing animated icons for menu items.




Finally, more interactive emojis have been added. Send any of them in 1-on-1 chats, then tap to unleash a full-screen effect for you and your partner.

You can download Telegram Messenger from the App Store for free.

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