Auto-delete, widgets and other new features you can use on Telegram

Telegram has released an update for its app bringing useful features like auto-delete messages, expiring invite links, widgets and more. There’s a new auto-delete timer for messages and not to forget, Telegram groups can now have unlimited members.
Auto-delete messages on Telegram
You can enable set an auto-delete timer in all Telegram chats either for 24 hours or 7 days after sending the message. As per Telegram, the auto-delete feature only applies to messages sent after the timer is set, earlier messages will stay in the chat history. However, in Secret Chats, the countdown starts when messages are sent, not read.
To enable the timer on Android, tap ⋮ > Clear History then choose a duration. On iOS, press and hold a message, tap Select > Clear Chat (top-left) > Enable Auto-Delete.
To check the expiry time of a message, simply tap on Android or press and hold on iOS to take a look. Note in Telegram groups, only admins can enable or modify the timer.