The most recent Telegram update, version 10.5.0, introduces several enhancements to the calling feature, a new animation for message deletion, and a substantial update to its bot platform, incorporating reactions and additional features. This update comes on the heels of the Christmas update, which introduced new customizations for channel appearance and the ability to share posts in stories. Available on both Android and iOS platforms, the update brings significant improvements to the calling feature.
The redesign includes dynamic animations and backgrounds that adapt based on the call’s status, enhancing the user experience. Telegram emphasizes that the updated calls interface is more efficient, reducing resource consumption, minimizing battery drain, and ensuring smoother performance on older devices. Call quality improvements and bug fixes have been implemented, with further enhancements in connection and audio quality in the pipeline.
In addition to the calling feature enhancements, the update introduces a new Thanos snap-style animation for message deletion. Originally an experimental feature for auto-deleted messages on iOS in November, the disintegration animation is now applied whenever any message is deleted, providing a visually engaging experience on both iOS and Android platforms.
Telegram has also unveiled what it claims to be the most extensive update to its bot platform to date. Telegram bots, which enable developers to incorporate automated tools and features into the messaging app, now have the ability to react to messages, manage reactions, quotes, and links, and send replies to other chats or topics, among other functionalities. This update represents a significant expansion of the capabilities of Telegram’s bot platform, enhancing the app’s versatility and user interaction possibilities.
