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<p>This update lets users <strong>share entire chat folders</strong> with one link, create <strong>custom wallpapers</strong> for individual chats, use <strong>web apps</strong> in any chat and more.</p>
<p><ahref="https://telegram.org/blog/folders">Chat folders</a> can now be <strong>shared with a link</strong>– inviting your friends or colleagues to dozens of work groups, collections of news channels, and more. With one tap, they will <strong>add the folder</strong> and <strong>instantly join</strong> all its chats.</p>
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<p>Each chat folder supports <strong>multiple invite links</strong> allowing access to <strong>different chats</strong>. When creating a link, select the chats you'd like to include – and give it a <strong>unique name</strong> to match, like <em>Interns</em> or <em>Managers</em>.</p>
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<p>You can include <strong>any public chats</strong>, as well as any chats where you have the admin rights to <strong>add people</strong>.</p>
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<p>If you <strong>add more chats</strong> to your folder and <strong>update its link</strong>, members will see a suggestion to join the new chats.</p>
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<p>To <strong>create a folder</strong>, open <em>Settings > Chat Folders</em>. For more details, see our <ahref="https://telegram.org/tour/chat-folders">in-depth guide</a> on Shareable Folders.</p>
<p>Your <strong>favorite photos</strong> and <strong>color combinations</strong> can become custom wallpapers in specific chats to give conversations extra personality and make them stand out.</p>
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<p>After setting a wallpaper, a <strong>special message</strong> will be sent in the chat that allows your chat partner to add the <strong>same wallpaper</strong> on their side – or they can create their own.</p>
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<p>You can set a custom wallpaper in any 1-on-1 chat. To set a custom wallpaper, tap <imgclass="icon"src="/file/464001466/3/TUYKwGzdaIM.984/c472ac8f01ebdd57c8"alt="⋮"><em>>'Set Wallpaper'</em> in the chat header on Android, or open a profile and tap <imgclass="icon"src="/file/464001448/2/VHd-rEO8AMI.2898/1d9c403b5d0d54dbb0"alt="⋯"><em>>'Change Wallpaper'</em> on iOS.</p>
<p>Telegram bots are able to host <ahref="https://core.telegram.org/bots/webapps">seamless web apps</a>, bringing <strong>services</strong> and <strong>utilities</strong> to millions of users – these <strong>web apps</strong> can now be launched in <ahref="https://core.telegram.org/bots/webapps#recent-changes">any chat</a>.</p>
<p>Web apps of bots that support this feature can be accessed via a <strong>direct link</strong> or by <strong>mentioning</strong> the bot's username in any chat on Telegram. For example, try typing <em>@durgerkingbot</em> (followed by a space) in any chat — or posting this link: <ahref="https://t.me/DurgerKingBot/menu"><ahref="https://t.me/DurgerKingBot/menu">https://t.me/DurgerKingBot/menu</a></a></p>
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<p>When <strong>launched in a group</strong>, web apps can now support <strong>collaboration</strong> and <strong>multiplayer</strong> features for members.</p>
<p>This further expands the already vast opportunities for third-party developers and merchants on Telegram — free of charge for everyone. <ahref="https://core.telegram.org/bots/">Check out the API</a> and start building!</p>
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<p>Subscribe to <ahref="https://t.me/botnews">@BotNews</a> for the latest updates about Telegram bots.</p>
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<h4><aclass="anchor"name="bot-links-and-telegram-premium-on-fragment"href="#bot-links-and-telegram-premium-on-fragment"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>Bot Links and Telegram Premium on Fragment</h4>
<p>Bots are now able to use <ahref="https://telegram.org/blog/topics-in-groups-collectible-usernames#collectible-usernames">collectible usernames</a> — including links <strong>without</strong> the <em>-bot</em> suffix.</p>
<p>You can also buy Telegram Premium for yourself or gift it to others via <ahref="https://fragment.com/premium">Fragment</a>.</p>
<h4><aclass="anchor"name="fast-scrolling-for-attachments"href="#fast-scrolling-for-attachments"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>Fast Scrolling for Attachments</h4>
<p>The attachment menu now scrolls at <strong>super-fast speeds</strong>, just like <ahref="https://telegram.org/blog/shared-media-scrolling-calendar-join-requests-and-more#hyper-speed-scrolling-for-shared-media">Shared Media</a>. Pull down on the <strong>date bar</strong> to time travel.</p>
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<h4><aclass="anchor"name="read-time-in-topics"href="#read-time-in-topics"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>Read Time in Topics</h4>
<p>In groups of under <strong>100 members</strong> with <ahref="https://telegram.org/blog/topics-in-groups-collectible-usernames#topics-in-groups">topics enabled</a>, read receipts now show <ahref="https://telegram.org/blog/power-saving#read-time-in-small-groups">what time</a> your messages were read by other group members.</p>
<p><ahref="https://telegram.org/blog/verifiable-apps-and-more#send-when-online">Send When Online</a> requires fewer taps – in chats where you can see your partner's last seen time, hold the Send button.</p>
<p>You can create groups <strong>without adding members</strong> immediately – in case you want to set up permissions and pin a few messages first.</p>
<p>On the latest iPhones, profile pictures have a <strong>new animation</strong>– smoothly sliding into the dynamic island when you scroll on <strong>profiles</strong> and <strong>info pages</strong>.</p>
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