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<p>Hundreds of millions rely on Telegram to share precious moments with their loved ones. Today we're making it easier to relive shared memories with <strong>redesigned profiles</strong>, <strong>instant access to shared media</strong>, and new ways to <strong>thumb</strong> through <strong>pictures and videos</strong>.</p>
<p>In case you're more of a digital extrovert, the updated <strong>People Nearby</strong> section offers fresh ways to forge new friendships.</p>
<p>This update transforms profiles into one of the most functional (and beautiful) sections of the app. It's simpler than ever to see the <strong>photos</strong>, <strong>videos</strong> and <strong>links</strong> you've shared with your friends – or browse their profile pictures.</p>
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<p>You can now <strong>flip through media</strong> from chats and profiles with <strong>taps</strong>– no more smudges on your screen from repeatedly swiping. Simply hit the right or left side of an image to go forward and back.</p>
<p>In case you're wondering where to best try out these new features, look no further than the updated People Nearby section.</p>
<p>Last June, we added <ahref="https://telegram.org/blog/contacts-local-groups#add-people-nearby">People Nearby</a> for exchanging contact info face-to-face. With this update, <strong>People Nearby 2.0</strong> can help you <strong>meet new friends</strong>, or arrange a last-minute date for Valentine's Day. </p>
<p>Head over to <em>Contacts > People Nearby</em> to see adventurous Telegram users in the area. Tap <strong>Make Myself Visible</strong> to join them and display your profile to others around you. They will be able to find you and send you messages – even if you navigate away from the page or close the app.</p>
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<p>We couldn't pass up the chance to let you shower important people in your life with the newest <strong>animated emoji</strong>. <imgclass="emoji"src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09F9898.png"width="20"height="20"alt="😘"/><imgclass="emoji"src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09F988D.png"width="20"height="20"alt="😍"/><imgclass="emoji"src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09F98BB.png"width="20"height="20"alt="😻"/><imgclass="emoji"src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09FA5B0.png"width="20"height="20"alt="🥰"/><imgclass="emoji"src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09F9291.png"width="20"height="20"alt="💑"/><imgclass="emoji"src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09F928B.png"width="20"height="20"alt="💋"/><imgclass="emoji"src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09F929D.png"width="20"height="20"alt="💝"/><imgclass="emoji"src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09FA7A1.png"width="20"height="20"alt="🧡"/><imgclass="emoji"src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09F929B.png"width="20"height="20"alt="💛"/><imgclass="emoji"src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09F929A.png"width="20"height="20"alt="💚"/><imgclass="emoji"src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09F9299.png"width="20"height="20"alt="💙"/><imgclass="emoji"src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09F929C.png"width="20"height="20"alt="💜"/><imgclass="emoji"src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09F96A4.png"width="20"height="20"alt="🖤"/><imgclass="emoji"src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09FA48D.png"width="20"height="20"alt="🤍"/><imgclass="emoji"src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09FA48E.png"width="20"height="20"alt="🤎"/><imgclass="emoji"src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09F9294.png"width="20"height="20"alt="💔"/>– and of course <imgclass="emoji"src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09F928C.png"width="20"height="20"alt="💌"/>– have just become a lot more <em>moving</em>.</p>
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<p>If your emoji has a heart, we'll give it a beat. Stay tuned for the next update!</p>
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### Meanwhile on Desktop: Picture-in-Picture Videos
[Telegram Desktop](https://desktop.telegram.org) has followed in the footsteps of [Telegram for MacOS](https://macos.telegram.org), adding **Picture-in-Picture mode** so you can keep watching a video while you carry on messaging like a pro. Whether that means *professional* or *procrastinator* is up to you.
In case you'd rather focus on deatils instead, we've added the option to control **video playback speed** and **rotate** photos and videos in the media viewer.
Combined, these new desktop features will help you impress coworkers by watching videos upside down on 2x speed while scrolling through your chats – or brighten up your Valentine's day a little if you don't have a date.
Spread the love and stay tuned for the next update!
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