Telegram v5.3 Brings Blur and Motion Effects

Telegram got the latest update for Android and iOS. This new update has introduced a host of new aesthetic tools to the app. The latest Version 5.3 of the Telegram app for Android and iOS has already been rolled out, so you can download it from the Google Play and App Store. On the Telegram app for iOS, users are also able to set a different background for dark and light themes.

Telegram v5.3 Brings Blur and Motion Effects

The latest update as introduced the most prominent features that include the ability to apply blur and motion effects on the chat backgrounds and also share them as a link on all platforms. Users are able to access the new background filters by following these steps: Settings > Chat Settings > Chat Background. Once you select the background and open it in full-screen view, you will be able to choose between “Blurred” and “Motion” after ticking the relevant checkbox.

In the latest update, users are now able to apply any color according to their choice as a solid background. Users can also share the backgrounds through a dedicated share button on Telegram and on other other platforms such as WhatsApp in the form of a link.