Telegram launches new chat themes, interactive emoji and live stream recording, more

Telegram is launching a new update that will bring various new features to the app. The company will allow users to record livestreams and video chats on the app itself. The instant messaging service is also getting eight new chat themes. Each theme will be offered in a day and night version.

The company is also introducing detailed read receipts in groups. Users will also be getting new interactive emoji with full-screen effects as part of the new update.

Users will now be able to apply Telegram’s new Chat themes to specific private chats to customize their appearance. Each of the new themes will feature gradient message bubbles, animated backgrounds, and unique background patterns that will allow users to organise their chats.