Telegram has announced its first update for 2023, in which it is making it easier for people to communicate with each other in different languages. Once your app is updated, if you receive a message in a language other than your default language, you’ll see a translate bar at the top of the interface. You can then tap it in order to translate their messages in real time.
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According to the Telegram blog, if you’re a Premium subscriber, you’ll also have access to this feature when engaging with groups and channels. Telegram has also shared some useful guides explaining where this feature will be most useful. For example, you can use it for travel – join a channel in the city you plan to visit to see the events and spots locals are talking about. If you want to try Premium, Telegram has also introduced a new annual payment option that allows you to save up to 40 percent on the price of the service if you commit to a full year.
The update also adds other features – Telegram can now turn stickers and emoji into profile pictures, which you can also use to set for your contacts. This feature is available to all users. The app will also now make it easier to sort through the large amount of emoji it offers by organizing them into more applicable categories.
A couple of quality-of-life improvements make it easier to manage Telegram’s footprint on your device. To start, Telegram has redesigned the app’s network usage tool. At the top of the interface, you’ll now see the information the tool has to share presented in a handy pie chart with separate tabs for mobile, WiFi and roaming usage. Additionally, Telegram has tweaked the automatic media download settings to support exceptions, giving users more control over the type and size of media the app automatically saves to their phone’s storage. If you don’t have access to the update immediately, be patient. Sometimes these releases take a few days to roll out.
