Messaging app Telegram introduces new features including infinite reactions, emoji statues, and more; Here’s everything you need to know

New Delhi: Messaging app Telegram has announced the roll out of a slew of new features, including emoji statues, infinite reactions, new username links and prioritizing downloads on Android. Now they will have the option of infinite reactions and emoji statues. Take a look at all the new features coming in the update for Telegram Premium users.

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infinite responses

The company informed that Telegram Premium users can take reactions from an infinite selection of custom emoji. In addition, they can now attach up to 3 responses per message. However, these changes to responses are currently available in groups and 1-on-1 chats and group admins can control whether custom reactions can be used in their groups.

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emoji sculptures

Now Telegram Premium users can display animated emoji status next to their name to let others know how they are feeling or what they are doing. This custom status will replace the premium badge in the chat list, in your profile, and in groups. Popular tips for working, sleeping, traveling, etc. will be shown at the top.

You can tap the premium badge at the top of the chat list, or you can change your status in Settings. To set the position for a specific period of time, press and hold the emoji.

new username link

Now each username has a new unique link format – username.t.me – for those who want to underline their name (or have trouble finding the / key). Previously, all @usernames on Telegram had their own t.me/username link, making it easy to share your public profile, group or channel anywhere on the Internet.

Prioritize downloads on Android

Media and files that are actively being downloaded can be managed in the ‘Downloads’ tab of Search or by tapping on the download icon that appears in your chat list. Now you can press and hold on any item in the list to rearrange and change their priority – downloading the top file first.