New Features: Telegram Update Highlights

Telegram has recently rolled out a bunch of exciting new features, sprucing up the user experience. Here's a rundown of what's new:

1. Disable Private Messages

Telegram iOS/Android v10.6 introduces a new feature that lets you disable private messages. This one's exclusive to Premium users. You can set this up by heading to: Settings → Privacy → Private Messages → Contacts and Premium. Find out more: Telegram Update Details

2. Quote Reply Feature

Users can now quote all or part of a message when replying in channels, groups, or private chats. What's more, quoted replies can also be forwarded to other conversations, making information exchange a breeze. Details: Quote Reply User Guide

3. Code Highlighting

Telegram now supports code highlighting. You just need to send your code using the 'monospace' format, like this: code, where "code" is your actual code. The system will automatically recognise the code's language, and you can copy the entire code block directly by tapping on it. Get more info: Code Highlighting Feature Intro

4. Similar Channel Recommendations

When you join a new channel, Telegram will now suggest other similar channels. Also, a list of similar channels will appear on the homepage of channels you've already joined, although not every channel gets a recommendation. See more: Similar Channels Feature Breakdown

5. Channel and Group Levelling Up

Channels and groups can now level up with the help of Premium users' boosts. Different levels unlock different features, with the highest level being 100 (for instance, the @TelegramTips channel has already shot straight up to Level 100). Admins can also boost their level further by running giveaway events. Find out more: Channel and Group Level Info

With these new features, Telegram has further beefed up the user communication experience. They're definitely worth exploring and putting to good use!