Telegram has rolled out a brand new replace bringing a number of new options and enhancements to the favored messaging service. One of the foremost adjustments that’s being rolled out is its new sign-up course of that doesn’t require a cellphone quantity. Until now, customers have been required to enter their cellular quantity to create a Telegram account. The app has additionally launched computerized message deletion for brand spanking new chats, in addition to an up to date Topics 2.0 characteristic for teams, and aggressive anti-spam.

The messaging service acknowledged in a blog post that new customers can now join a Telegram account utilizing blockchain-powered nameless numbers out there on the Fragment platform. Earlier, the app allowed customers to manage who might see their quantity and who can discover them by their cellphone quantity, however the course of nonetheless required a SIM card.

Telegram has additionally added an auto-delete chat characteristic that can let customers set a timer to routinely delete messages in all new chats. According to the put up, the present chats won’t be affected by the brand new options, nevertheless, customers can set this auto-delete characteristic by tapping the brand new menu in Settings > Privacy & Security > Auto-Delete Messages.

In addition to those, the app has made Topics out there for teams with greater than 100 members. Groups with matters will open in a smooth two-column mode permitting customers to change to the most recent matter straight from their chat listing.

Meanwhile, the most recent replace additionally introduces a brand new instrument for group admins to allow a brand new “aggressive” mode for automated spam filters. Another necessary privateness characteristic is short-term QR codes enabling customers to permit individuals so as to add them as a contact with out figuring out their cellphone quantity.

Telegram has additionally rolled out a brand new emoji search characteristic for iOS customers. The messaging service says that it has added 10 extra customized emoji packs for Premium customers together with extra interactive emoji for all customers on the platform.