Telegram elevates group chats with 9 game-changing features

Groups can now publish stories, customize their appearance, and unlock premium features through boosts from members.

Boosts for Groups: Members can now boost their favorite groups, allowing them to gain levels and unlock premium features like voice-to-text and custom emoji.

Stories from Groups: Admins can post stories in groups, sparking new conversations and interactions among members.

Emoji Status, Covers, Wallpapers, and Link Styles: Boosted groups can customize their appearance with unique options, including emoji statuses, profile covers, wallpapers, and link styles.

Group Emoji Packs: Higher-level groups unlock custom emoji packs for all members to use, enhancing communication within the group.

Voice-to-Text and More: Boosted groups offer unlimited voice-to-text transcription for voice and video messages sent within the group.

Permissions for Boosters: Messages from users who boost the group display a special Booster Badge, with admins having the option to grant unique privileges to boosters.

While five additional features were planned for this update, they will be included in the upcoming March update.