Telegram just rolled out its December update, and it includes several privacy features for the communication app. Users can now delete messages from a specific date, prevent others from forwarding content from a group, and easily manage connected devices. The update also brings several other features, such as support for anonymous posting in public groups and the ability to log in through a phone call.
The focus of this update is privacy. Within groups and channels, owners can restrict message forwarding, screenshot taking, and limit the ability to save media from a post.
In one-on-one chats, people can now clear the chat history from a specific day or a date range with a few taps.
The devices menu within Telegram now has a button to quickly link a desktop device. It also has the option to automatically log out inactive devices after a period of time.
Here’s everything that’s new in Telegram’s December 2021 update:
- Protected Content in Groups and Channels
- Delete Messages by Date
- Manage Connected Devices
- Anonymous Posting in Public Groups
- New Ways to Log In via Call
- Responses to Join Requests
- Global Chat Themes on Android
- Text Recognition on iOS 13+
- Format Text in Media Captions on iOS
- Redesigned Contact Info on iOS
Many of the features should roll out to all platforms on which Telegram is available, though some options are limited to specific platforms.
