<p>Throughout January, we added <strong>10 new features</strong> to Telegram – including upgraded <strong>Saved Messages</strong>, <strong>one-time voice</strong> and <strong>video messages</strong> that delete after playing, detailed <strong>read receipts</strong> that show <strong>what time</strong> your message was read, and <em>much</em> more.</p>
<p>Every Telegram user has a chat called <strong>Saved Messages</strong>, a place for notes, <ahref="https://t.me/TelegramTips/47">reminders</a>, and messages forwarded from other chats.</p>
<p>This update turns Saved Messages into a powerful storage system for your links, media, and bookmarks. You can now view your saved messages <strong>by chat</strong> or <strong>as a compact list</strong>, organize them with <strong>tags</strong>, and use the new <strong>'Saved' tab</strong> in Shared Media to access messages you saved from any particular chat.</p>
<h3><aclass="anchor"name="view-saved-messages-by-chat"href="#view-saved-messages-by-chat"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>View Saved Messages by Chat</h3>
<p>The new <strong>View as Chats</strong> mode lets you see a <strong>list</strong> of <strong>private chats</strong>, <strong>groups</strong>, and <strong>channels</strong> from which you've forwarded messages. You can <strong>pin</strong> any of these chats to the top.</p>
<p>To switch views, simply <strong>tap the title</strong> in your Saved Messages. You can also tap ⋮ / ⋯ and select <em>'View as Messages'</em> or <em>'View as Chats'</em>– in this case, Saved Messages will be shown in the selected mode the next time you open them.</p>
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<h3><aclass="anchor"name="tags-for-saved-messages"href="#tags-for-saved-messages"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a><imgclass="icon"src="/file/464001305/110b0/-bpC5P3HJp4.6317/a2b79589744c739331"alt="Premium"> Tags for Saved Messages</h3>
<p>For even more organization, you can add <strong>multiple tags</strong> to your Saved Messages that let you quickly <strong>filter</strong> them in Search.</p>
<p>Because tags are based on <strong>emoji</strong>, adding a tag is as easy as adding a reaction, but tags can also have <strong>names</strong>. Tags are already available to all Telegram Premium users.</p>
<p>To search in your Saved Messages, tap the <imgclass="emoji"src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/F09F948D.png"width="20"height="20"alt="🔍"/> icon in the top corner. Your tags will appear <strong>under the search bar</strong>– simply tap to <strong>filter your search</strong> by that tag.</p>
<h3><aclass="anchor"name="saved-messages-in-shared-media"href="#saved-messages-in-shared-media"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>Saved Messages in Shared Media</h3>
<p>Chats, groups, and channels all have a <strong>shared media section</strong> to swiftly access photos, links, music, and more. This update adds a new <em>'Saved'</em> tab as well, containing any messages from that chat that you've forwarded to <strong>your Saved Messages</strong>.</p>
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<p>We've improved <strong>searching</strong> in all chats, and now it's easier to <strong>navigate</strong> your search results and view them as a <strong>compact list</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Tip:</strong> The fastest way to open search in any chat is by tap and hold on its title.</p>
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<h3><aclass="anchor"name="one-time-voice-and-video-messages"href="#one-time-voice-and-video-messages"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>One-Time Voice and Video Messages</h3>
<p>The <ahref="https://telegram.org/blog/channel-stories#view-once-media">View-Once setting</a> is now available for <strong>voice</strong> and <strong>video messages</strong>. Such messages can only be played <strong>one time</strong> before they are <strong>automatically deleted</strong>– with an animation that will make you want to send them again and again.</p>
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<p>To record a view-once message, hold down and then <strong>swipe up</strong> to lock recording, then tap the <em>view-once icon</em> before sending.</p>
<h3><aclass="anchor"name="pause-and-resume-recording"href="#pause-and-resume-recording"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>Pause and Resume Recording</h3>
<p>While recording any <strong>voice</strong> or <strong>video message</strong>, you can now <strong>pause</strong> and then <strong>resume recording</strong> later – instead of sending multiple messages.</p>
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<p>To pause, <strong>swipe up</strong> to lock recording and tap the pause <imgclass="emoji"src="//telegram.org/img/emoji/40/E28FB8.png"width="20"height="20"alt="⏸️"/> button. To resume recording, simply tap the microphone or camera icon again.</p>
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<h3><aclass="anchor"name="read-time-in-private-chats"href="#read-time-in-private-chats"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>Read Time in Private Chats</h3>
<p>When you send a message, 1 check (✓) means it was <strong>delivered</strong>, while 2 checks (✓✓) mean it was <strong>read</strong>– and in <strong>1-on-1 chats</strong>, you can now see the <strong>exact time</strong> when your message was opened.</p>
<p>Read times have their own <strong>granular privacy settings</strong>, based on the privacy settings of your <strong>Last Seen</strong> status. If you hide your Last Seen time from certain users, you can also choose to <strong>hide your read status</strong> from them.</p>
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<p>To protect privacy, read times in private chats are only visible for <strong>7 days</strong> before being deleted – just like <ahref="https://telegram.org/blog/chat-themes-interactive-emoji-read-receipts#read-receipts-in-small-groups">in groups</a>.</p>
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<h3><aclass="anchor"name="one-way-last-seen-and-read-times"href="#one-way-last-seen-and-read-times"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a><imgclass="icon"src="/file/464001305/110b0/-bpC5P3HJp4.6317/a2b79589744c739331"alt="Premium"> One-Way Last Seen and Read Times</h3>
<p>By default, hiding your last seen or read time from a user also <strong>hides theirs</strong> from you. But with Telegram Premium, you can hide your last seen and read time and still see those of others who <strong>share theirs with you</strong>.</p>
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<p>If you <strong>hide</strong> your last seen or read time, it is <strong>always hidden</strong> from <strong>all users</strong>– including Premium users.</p>
<p>With this update, Premium users are able to select who can <strong>send them messages</strong>– either <em>'Everyone'</em> or <em>'My Contacts and Premium Users'</em>. When enabled, users who aren't contacts or don't have Premium can't <strong>start chats with you</strong>– but can reply if you <strong>message them first</strong>.</p>
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<p>If you receive an unwanted message from another user, there is a button at the top of the chat to <strong>block the user</strong> and alert our moderators.</p>
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<h3><aclass="anchor"name="faster-loading-time-and-high-quality-stories"href="#faster-loading-time-and-high-quality-stories"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a><imgclass="icon"src="/file/464001305/110b0/-bpC5P3HJp4.6317/a2b79589744c739331"alt="Premium"> Faster Loading Time and High Quality Stories</h3>
<p>Video stories will now load <strong>4x faster</strong>. We've also added a new setting for Premium users to view video stories in <strong>higher quality</strong>– if they don't mind the extra traffic.</p>
<h3><aclass="anchor"name="new-design-for-shared-contacts"href="#new-design-for-shared-contacts"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>New design for shared contacts</h3>
<p>Messages with shared contacts now look better and reflect the <ahref="https://telegram.org/blog/reply-revolution#account-colors">color and emoji icons</a> that these users selected in their Appearance Settings.</p>
<h3><aclass="anchor"name="improved-video-messages-on-ios"href="#improved-video-messages-on-ios"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>Improved Video Messages on iOS</h3>
<p>In addition to <ahref="#one-time-voice-and-video-messages">one-time mode</a> and <ahref="#pause-and-resume-recording">pausing & resuming</a>, we've improved video message recording on iOS. Now, you can enjoy clearer video quality, switch between front and back cameras more quickly, and experience less camera shake.</p>
<h3><aclass="anchor"name="app-icons-on-macos"href="#app-icons-on-macos"><iclass="anchor-icon"></i></a>App Icons on macOS</h3>
<p>With the <ahref="https://macos.telegram.org/">direct version</a> of Telegram for macOS, you can now choose from <strong>15 icons</strong> to make your app match your theme or stand out in the dock.</p>
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