Telegram update brings infinite reactions and emoji statuses to premium users

Telegram update brings infinite reactions and emoji statuses to premium users

Telegram has announced some enhancements pertaining to the UI, emoji statuses and reactions to chat messages. The messaging platform has been trying to push its premium tier, launched in June this year. Premium users will now have infinite reaction emojis and set emoji statuses on their profile. According to reports, the messaging platform has released a new themed icon for Android with improved animations. The platform recently added new emojis to its reaction panel for all free users.
Infinite reactions
The platform said in a statement that premium users can pick reactions from the ‘infinite’ collection and can attach up to three emojis per message. However, group admins can control the use of custom reactions. Reaction emojis
Reaction emojis

Emoji statuses
The platform lets premium users set animated emojis as statuses that will appear next to their name. Users would be able to choose one of seven standard statuses or from an infinite number of custom emojis. According to Telegram, the chosen emoji will replace the premium badge in the chat list. Emoji Status
Emoji Status

Other updates
Telegram lets every user have their username link. The new format —   t.me/username links — makes it easy for users to share their profiles. Android users can manage media downloads and reorder and prioritise files via the downloads tab. Manage downloads
Manage downloads
The platform has streamlined logging on to Telegram iOS with a new interface and animations already existing for Android users. In addition, Android 13 users can choose a thematic Telegram icon, which will adapt to their phone’s dark mode settings and accent colour.Telegram icon
Telegram icon

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September 19, 2022
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Telegram Premium is Now Confirmed! Are Free Users Still Getting New Features?

Telegram Premium is Now Confirmed! Are Free Users Still Getting New Features?

Telegram Premium is now confirmed, officially launching late this month, no less than its founder, Pavel Durov, confirmed.
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This photo taken on March 23, 2022 shows the mobile messaging and call service Telegram logo on a smartphone screen in Moscow.

Despite the arrival of the paid Premium tier of Telegram, the founder of the privacy-focused messaging service promises that its free users should not worry about it.
Telegram Premium Confirmed
The new paid subscription service of Telegram has been the center of rumors and leaks in the past few months.
In fact, earlier reports have already listed some of its predicted features. It includes new cute stickers and fancy reactions, which are reportedly exclusive to its paying users.
However, the founder of Telegram has yet to confirm such a specific Premium tier back then. But he hinted that the messaging app is working to make money off its service.
But this time, as per a news story by Tech Crunch, the CEO, and founder himself has spoken, disclosing to the public in a recent post on his Telegram channel that the higher tier option is debuting this month.
Durov said that the Telegram Premium is formally launching this June. The founder of the messaging app described its new paid tier as “a subscription plan that allows anyone to acquire additional features, speed, and resources.”
Telegram Premium: Here’s Why it is Launching
Durov was also generous enough to explain on his Telegram channel why he and his team decided to include a new paid option.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 25: A close-up view of the Telegram messaging app is seen on a smart phone on May 25, 2017 in London, England.

The CEO admits that the privacy-focused service draws some limits on its file and media upload and chat functions. But he boasts that what their app offers is “unrivaled” by other giant counterpart apps out there.
But even with its high limits on these services, the Telegram founder says that some users are asking for more.
Durov says going beyond the current limits of media uploads and chat features would end up ruining the messaging app. He shared that: “our server and traffic costs would have become unmanageable.”
Telegram Premium: What to Expect
That’s where the all-new Telegram Premium service comes in.
The new paid tier expands the current limits of the free offering, allowing its users to send larger-sized files, according to the latest report by Android Central. Not to mention that the subscription option also introduces new chat reactions.
On top of that, Durov states that Premium users are getting new features before free users get their hands on it. But these functions are also reaching the non-paying folks later on.
Read Also: Telegram Premium Subscription Might Introduce Exclusive Stickers, Reactions in the App
Telegram Premium Pricing
The Telegram boss has yet to spill the pricing details of the new Premium tier. Perhaps the CEO is saving it for its much-awaited launch by the end of the month.
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Amid rumours of Telegram Premium, the messaging app reportedly drops its ‘free forever’ tag line

Amid rumours of Telegram Premium, the messaging app reportedly drops its ‘free forever’ tag line

  • Well-known mobile developer and leaker spotted Telegram’s free slogan.
  • Earlier, the Co-founder of Telegram announced a premium subscription and ad platform to generate revenue.
  • We might soon see major changes on the platform.

Cloud-based Instant messaging app, Telegram drops ‘Telegram is free forever. No Ads, No subscription fees.’ It is being talked about as Telegram earlier appeared to be testing its Beta version for iOS that included exclusive stickers and reactions only available to premium users.
It was spotted by reputed mobile developer and leaker, Alessandro Paluzzi. According to him, new data strings are highlighting the potential of upcoming version of Telegram, where the app will provide free unlimited cloud storage for media and chats. Currently, there is no official announcement made about Telegram premium and subscription features by the company.
Small changes in #Telegram ℹ️ This screenshot is based on the new strings available on https://t.co/jIjnX8t5NQ… https://t.co/ifOxmTaRDJ— Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) 1653639922000

Back in 2020, the Co-founder of Telegram, Paul Durov
announced that the app will start earning revenue in 2021 through premium subscription and ad platform. But till now the company has not shown any sign of such update.

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Rumoured ‘Premium’ features of Telegram

According to details from the
iOS beta version of Telegram, it may show a star badge on your profile to highlight that you are a premium user. Different stickers and reactions will be also available to premium customers.
The Beta version also suggested that, if you are a premium user and you send new stickers and emojis to a non-premium user they won’t be able to see it, instead the user will be prompted to sign up for the premium version of Telegram.
Is Telegram different from other messaging apps?

Telegram claims to have distinctive security features as all the activities including groups, chats and media shared among participants are encrypted. App also allows you to set self-destruct timers on media and messages that range from a few seconds to weeks. It also features, ‘Secret Chat’ which claims to offer end-to-end encryption leaving no trace on Telegram’s servers.
Telegram was launched back in 2013 as a privacy-focused and ad-free instant messaging app. As of July 2021, the app has 550 million monthly active users.
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