Telegram update brings enhanced location sharing, birthday reminders and more features

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Telegram has introduced a significant update, bringing along a slew of new features, including the long-awaited ability to view your own public profile. With version 10.11 now available for both Android and iOS users, Telegram enthusiasts can explore these fresh enhancements.

The highlight of this update is undoubtedly the newfound capability to view one's own profile as others on the platform would see it. Previously teased in Telegram 10.11, this feature now allows users to see and edit their profiles directly within the app, adding a layer of personalization and control, reported 9to5google.

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Additionally, Telegram users can now receive birthday reminders for their contacts, complete with celebratory animations and year-specific content. This delightful feature adds a touch of festivity to the platform and can be easily customized or disabled according to user preferences.

Furthermore, the update introduces the option to pin up to three stories and add birthdays to receive greetings with a festive profile display. Channel owners can also enhance accessibility by adding a preview of their channel to their profile for convenient access.

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Moreover, Telegram has streamlined location sharing, allowing users to share their whereabouts for extended periods or indefinitely. Users can set alerts to notify them when someone arrives at a shared location, offering greater flexibility and peace of mind.

In terms of notifications, users now have more control over message reactions, with the ability to customize notification settings for reactions, including those on stories. This empowers users to tailor their notification preferences according to their needs.

For group administrators, managing groups has become more efficient, with the option to perform multiple moderation actions on messages at once and