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<p>Telegram brings conversation in groups to an entire new level with <strong>9 new features</strong> that redefine many-to-many communication. Now, groups can <strong>publish stories</strong> and <strong>save them as posts</strong> on their profile pages. Groups can set <strong>unique wallpapers</strong> and <strong>statuses</strong>, as well as <strong>customize their appearance</strong> down to the finest details, including the <strong>color and logo</strong> of the group’s profile cover or <strong>link style</strong>. All these features are already available and may be unlocked by group members who can <strong>boost</strong> their favorite chats. Such boosted groups can now also offer <strong>Voice-to-Text conversion</strong> and <strong>premium Custom Emoji</strong> to their members.</p>
<h4><aclass="anchor"name="boosts-for-groups"href="#boosts-for-groups"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>Boosts for Groups</h4>
<p>Groups can now gain <strong>levels</strong> thanks to <strong>boosts</strong> from members or <ahref="https://telegram.org/blog/giveaways#free-telegram-premium">giveaways</a>. In addition to <ahref="#stories-from-groups">group stories</a> and <ahref="#emoji-status-covers-wallpapers-and-link-styles">custom appearance</a>, higher levels give members access to premium features like <strong>voice-to-text</strong> and <strong>custom emoji</strong> when messaging inside the group.</p>
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<p>This update introduces a novel way of communication in groups, where admins can now <strong>post stories</strong>. Replies from members will be sent to the group, sparking new conversations.</p>
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<p>To post a story as your group, either tap the <strong>story icon (+)</strong> on the <strong>group's profile</strong> or select the group in the <em>'Post Story As'</em> section of the story editor. </p>
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<h4><aclass="anchor"name="emoji-status-covers-wallpapers-and-link-styles"href="#emoji-status-covers-wallpapers-and-link-styles"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>Emoji Status, Covers, Wallpapers, and Link Styles</h4>
<p>Boosted groups support unique customization options, which are available only on Telegram. You can change the <strong>color</strong> and <strong>logo</strong> of your group's <strong>profile cover</strong>, set an <strong>emoji status</strong>, and choose a <strong>wallpaper</strong> that will be visible to all who open the group.</p>
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<p>For their <strong>emoji status</strong>, groups can select from the thousands of emoji made by Telegram artists, adding anything from an animated gamepad to a cryptic eggplant next to the group name.</p>
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<p>To customize your group, open its profile and select <em>Edit > Appearance</em>. The group's level determines which appearance settings are available.</p>
<p>Higher-level groups unlock some Telegram Premium features for communication inside the chat.</p>
<p>Admins can choose one pack of <ahref="https://telegram.org/blog/custom-emoji#custom-animated-emoji">custom emoji</a> that <strong>all members</strong> are allowed to use in the group – even if they don't have Telegram Premium.</p>
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<p>You can choose an emoji set made by Telegram artists or <ahref="https://core.telegram.org/stickers#custom-emoji">create a unique pack</a> just for your group chat.</p>
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<h4><aclass="anchor"name="voice-to-text-and-more"href="#voice-to-text-and-more"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>Voice-to-Text and More</h4>
<p>Members of boosted groups can also enjoy <strong>unlimited voice-to-text transcription</strong> for voice and video messages sent in the group.</p>
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<p>This is <strong>just the beginning</strong>– future updates will add even more features to power up your group chat.</p>
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<p>A list of all the group perks available at every level can be found <ahref="https://telegram.org/faq_premium#premium-features-for-groups">here</a>.</p>
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<h4><aclass="anchor"name="permissions-for-boosters"href="#permissions-for-boosters"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>Permissions for Boosters</h4>
<p>Messages from users who boosted the group show a special <strong>Booster Badge</strong>, which evolves with every boost sent. Admins can apply <strong>special permissions</strong> for boosters, giving them unique privileges, like ignoring <ahref="https://telegram.org/blog/silent-messages-slow-mode#slow-mode">Slow Mode</a> or other restrictions.</p>
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<p>Telegram Premium includes <strong>4 boosts</strong> that can be assigned to any group or channel – and you get <strong>3 more boosts</strong> each time you give Premium <ahref="https://telegram.org/blog/posts-in-stories-and-more#massive-premium-gifts">as a gift</a>.</p>
<p>We planned to include 5 more features in this update, but the App Store Gods were not in our favor. But that’s OK — you’ll see these features very soon in our March update!</p>
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