570 million users on Telegram and Pavel Durov's meeting with the Prince of Dubai
Telegram-channel Durov's code told about the meeting of Pavel Durov with the Crown Prince of Dubai Hamdan ibn Mohammed Al Maktoum.
The press service of the Dubai Media Office reports that Telegram has 570 million users, and the messenger itself is estimated at more than $ 20 billion.
It is important to note: data on the number of users and the assessment of the messenger are estimates of the press service, and not data from Pavel Durov.
Telegram-channel Durov's code told about the meeting of Pavel Durov with the Crown Prince of Dubai Hamdan ibn Mohammed Al Maktoum.
The press service of the Dubai Media Office reports that Telegram has 570 million users, and the messenger itself is estimated at more than $ 20 billion.
It is important to note: data on the number of users and the assessment of the messenger are estimates of the press service, and not data from Pavel Durov.
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Pavel Durov expressed gratitude Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister and Vice President of the UAE, for his vision of a vibrant technology community that has been instrumental in spurring growth, innovation and entrepreneurship in the tech sector even outside of Dubai.
The startup ecosystem, advanced infrastructure and business-friendly legislation offered by Dubai have made it a hub for talent and entrepreneurs from all over the world seeking to enter the global marketplace.
The startup ecosystem, advanced infrastructure and business-friendly legislation offered by Dubai have made it a hub for talent and entrepreneurs from all over the world seeking to enter the global marketplace.
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Telegram is the most downloaded messenger on Android in 50 countries of the world
A month has passed since the announcement of the new user agreement in WhatsApp and the scandal around it. Since then, more than 100 million users have registered on Telegram and for the fourth week in a row the wave of registrations has not subsided, and Telegram remains the most downloaded messenger in 50 countries.
Having completely captured the attention of Latin America, parts of Asia and the Middle East, Telegram begins to appear in the tops of Western Europe: Great Britain, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Luxembourg, the Netherlands. In addition, the messenger still remains the most downloaded in the world's largest countries in terms of population: China, India, USA, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico.
#top Android
A month has passed since the announcement of the new user agreement in WhatsApp and the scandal around it. Since then, more than 100 million users have registered on Telegram and for the fourth week in a row the wave of registrations has not subsided, and Telegram remains the most downloaded messenger in 50 countries.
Having completely captured the attention of Latin America, parts of Asia and the Middle East, Telegram begins to appear in the tops of Western Europe: Great Britain, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Luxembourg, the Netherlands. In addition, the messenger still remains the most downloaded in the world's largest countries in terms of population: China, India, USA, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico.
#top Android
Telegram – the most downloaded mobile app in the world for January 2021
Pavel Durov shared the secret of the messenger's popularity is consistency and consistency.
At the same time, Pavel spoke about a 40 percent annual growth in the number of users since 2013.
“Anyone who stays true to their values and makes regular effort over a long period of time will certainly succeed in what they do. It works in any field of activity: sports, blogging, art, programming, business or study".
Pavel Durov shared the secret of the messenger's popularity is consistency and consistency.
At the same time, Pavel spoke about a 40 percent annual growth in the number of users since 2013.
“Anyone who stays true to their values and makes regular effort over a long period of time will certainly succeed in what they do. It works in any field of activity: sports, blogging, art, programming, business or study".
Telegram Info is worldwide
Together with Telegram getting popular in different countries, Telegram Info founds own localized channels worldwide.
Now @tginfo is available in 12 languages.
@tginfo, @betainfo — Russian
@tginfoen, @betainfoen – English
@tginfoita, @betainfoita – Italian
@tginfohe, @betainfohe – Hebrew
@tginfocn, @betainfocn – Chinese
@tginfoku, @betainfoku – Kurdish
@tginforo, @betainforo – Romanian
@tginfoper, @betainfoper – Persian
@tginfosi, @betainfosi – Sinhala
@tginfoger, @betainfoger – German
@tginfoesp, @betainfoes – Spanish
@tginfofr, @betainfofr – French
Together with this, our Telegram Limits website is available in 15 languages – limits.tginfo.me
We invite volunteers worldwide to join our international team to create content in all possible languages.
If you are inspired to help us, text @infowritebot.
Together with Telegram getting popular in different countries, Telegram Info founds own localized channels worldwide.
Now @tginfo is available in 12 languages.
@tginfo, @betainfo — Russian
@tginfoen, @betainfoen – English
@tginfoita, @betainfoita – Italian
@tginfohe, @betainfohe – Hebrew
@tginfocn, @betainfocn – Chinese
@tginfoku, @betainfoku – Kurdish
@tginforo, @betainforo – Romanian
@tginfoper, @betainfoper – Persian
@tginfosi, @betainfosi – Sinhala
@tginfoger, @betainfoger – German
@tginfoesp, @betainfoes – Spanish
@tginfofr, @betainfofr – French
Together with this, our Telegram Limits website is available in 15 languages – limits.tginfo.me
We invite volunteers worldwide to join our international team to create content in all possible languages.
If you are inspired to help us, text @infowritebot.
Telegram and other social networks will be fined for encouraging minors to participate in illegal promotions
“Calls for drawing up reports on administrative offenses have been sent to representatives of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, VK, OK, as well as YouTube video hosting and Telegram messenger. The protocols will be drawn up from February 11 to March 1, 2021, " – reported Roskomnadzor (federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media of Russia).
According to the Code of Administrative Offenses, violation of the procedure for restricting access to prohibited information by the site owner entails a fine for legal entities from 800 thousand to 4 million rubles. In the event of a repeated offense, the fine is increased to 10% of the company's total annual revenues.
“Calls for drawing up reports on administrative offenses have been sent to representatives of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, VK, OK, as well as YouTube video hosting and Telegram messenger. The protocols will be drawn up from February 11 to March 1, 2021, " – reported Roskomnadzor (federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media of Russia).
According to the Code of Administrative Offenses, violation of the procedure for restricting access to prohibited information by the site owner entails a fine for legal entities from 800 thousand to 4 million rubles. In the event of a repeated offense, the fine is increased to 10% of the company's total annual revenues.
Why users shouldn't be afraid of Telegram ads
Pavel Durov told about how Telegram advertising will work.
1. No ads in chat rooms. Only in large channels like @durov. Users who rely on Telegram as a messenger and not as a social network will never see ads.
2. No targeting. User data will not be used to target advertisements.
3. This is an improvement on the already existing Telegram advertising. Content creators are already using ads. It is a chaotic marketplace with many third-party ad networks promoting intrusive ads that create a negative experience for users. Telegram will remedy this situation by offering channel owners a privacy-focused alternative.
Users will be able to opt out of advertising, but according to Pavel Durov, advertising with an emphasis on privacy is a good way for channel owners to monetize their work, as an alternative to donations or subscriptions, which will also appear in the future.
“Our ultimate goal is to create a new class of content creators who are financially sustainable and free to choose the strategy that works best for their subscribers. Traditional social networks have been exploiting users and publishers for too long using excessive data collection and manipulative algorithms.” – Pavel Durov.
Pavel Durov told about how Telegram advertising will work.
1. No ads in chat rooms. Only in large channels like @durov. Users who rely on Telegram as a messenger and not as a social network will never see ads.
2. No targeting. User data will not be used to target advertisements.
3. This is an improvement on the already existing Telegram advertising. Content creators are already using ads. It is a chaotic marketplace with many third-party ad networks promoting intrusive ads that create a negative experience for users. Telegram will remedy this situation by offering channel owners a privacy-focused alternative.
Users will be able to opt out of advertising, but according to Pavel Durov, advertising with an emphasis on privacy is a good way for channel owners to monetize their work, as an alternative to donations or subscriptions, which will also appear in the future.
“Our ultimate goal is to create a new class of content creators who are financially sustainable and free to choose the strategy that works best for their subscribers. Traditional social networks have been exploiting users and publishers for too long using excessive data collection and manipulative algorithms.” – Pavel Durov.
The works of the participants of the first round of the competition for Android developers have appeared on the official website of the competitions.
While the judges are preparing to publish the results of the competition, you can view the submitted works on the competition website.
To view, you need to select a participant and click the "DOWNLOAD .APK" button.
Since the apps are created by third-party developers, it is not recommended to use your own account.
#competition
While the judges are preparing to publish the results of the competition, you can view the submitted works on the competition website.
To view, you need to select a participant and click the "DOWNLOAD .APK" button.
Since the apps are created by third-party developers, it is not recommended to use your own account.
#competition
Telegram Desktop updated to stable version 2.5.9
What's new:
– Hotkey
– Ability to change the sending time of several delayed messages (maximum 20).
– Displays all
– Added animation to toggle the button to silently send posts in channels.
– Changing user volume by admin in voice chat applies to everyone.
– Ignoring error 400: LOCATION_NOT_AVAILABLE in exporting chat history.
– Support for new syntax of invite links.
– Add 'Invite via Link' button to Add Members box.
– Now PDFs are only sent as files.
– Media replacement now works in the comment section as well.
– Checkboxes for all outgoing service messages.
– Fixed window size in tablet mode in Windows 10.
– Fixed updating of animated flesh-colored emoticons.
– Fixed display of some video messages on channels.
– Fixed inability to add and remove admins to the owner of a simple group.
– Minor fixes and improvements.
Download: from official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop #stable
What's new:
– Hotkey
Ctrl+Up/Down for selecting a reply to a message now works in comments.– Ability to change the sending time of several delayed messages (maximum 20).
– Displays all
.webp files as stickers (with the ability to open as a picture in a media viewer).– Added animation to toggle the button to silently send posts in channels.
– Changing user volume by admin in voice chat applies to everyone.
– Ignoring error 400: LOCATION_NOT_AVAILABLE in exporting chat history.
– Support for new syntax of invite links.
– Add 'Invite via Link' button to Add Members box.
– Now PDFs are only sent as files.
– Media replacement now works in the comment section as well.
– Checkboxes for all outgoing service messages.
– Fixed window size in tablet mode in Windows 10.
– Fixed updating of animated flesh-colored emoticons.
– Fixed display of some video messages on channels.
– Fixed inability to add and remove admins to the owner of a simple group.
– Minor fixes and improvements.
Download: from official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop #stable
Telegram Info English
Comment from a source close to Telegram on raising debt This is a debt that can be converted into shares in case there is an IPO within a certain period of time (for example, 3 years or 5 years). This process is sometimes referred to as issuing "bonds". …
Telegram Bonds
New information has appeared on the network about attracting funds by messenger through convertible bonds. The debt information appeared back on January 14th.
At the moment, it is known that the peculiarity of the placement of Telegram bonds is that it takes place among a narrow circle of investors, and the minimum check for participation is $ 50 million.According to one of the sources, it can be reduced to $ 10 million.
The placement is organized by Telegram, and the agents are banks and brokers in Russia, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Americans, according to the newspaper's source, will not be able to participate in the placement.
New information has appeared on the network about attracting funds by messenger through convertible bonds. The debt information appeared back on January 14th.
At the moment, it is known that the peculiarity of the placement of Telegram bonds is that it takes place among a narrow circle of investors, and the minimum check for participation is $ 50 million.According to one of the sources, it can be reduced to $ 10 million.
The placement is organized by Telegram, and the agents are banks and brokers in Russia, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Americans, according to the newspaper's source, will not be able to participate in the placement.
Next Telegram update
Information appeared about some new features in the next Telegram update thanks to new strings on Telegram's localization platform for the iOS app
What's new:
— Broadcast chats (only admins can write, unlimited participants), example: @broadcastchat
— Messages self-destruction on a timer in chats: @fastestchat
— Ability to report a profile picture or a profile video
— Flexible notification sound settings for each chat
— Temporary invite links, QR code creation
— iOS app widgets
All listed features will also appear in the Android app next update.
Information appeared about some new features in the next Telegram update thanks to new strings on Telegram's localization platform for the iOS app
What's new:
— Broadcast chats (only admins can write, unlimited participants), example: @broadcastchat
— Messages self-destruction on a timer in chats: @fastestchat
— Ability to report a profile picture or a profile video
— Flexible notification sound settings for each chat
— Temporary invite links, QR code creation
— iOS app widgets
All listed features will also appear in the Android app next update.
Telegram Info keeps taking over the world
Just in 10 days Telegram Info launched 20 new localized channels. Now @tginfo is available in over 30 languages. This is possible thanks to you — our readers, who become our volunteers around the whole world.
There are just some of our channels that might be interesting:
💮 Chinese:
@tginfocn - @betainfocn
🇩🇪 German:
@tginfoger - @betainfoger
🇮🇹 Italian:
@tginfoita - @betainfoita
🇮🇷 Persian:
@tginfoper - @betainfoper
🇧🇷 Portuguese:
@tginfobr - @betainfobr
🇪🇸 Spanish:
@tginfoesp - @betainfoes
All the 30+ channels are available at @tginfoworld.
If you are inspired to help us by joining as a volunteer, text @infowritebot.
Just in 10 days Telegram Info launched 20 new localized channels. Now @tginfo is available in over 30 languages. This is possible thanks to you — our readers, who become our volunteers around the whole world.
There are just some of our channels that might be interesting:
💮 Chinese:
@tginfocn - @betainfocn
🇩🇪 German:
@tginfoger - @betainfoger
🇮🇹 Italian:
@tginfoita - @betainfoita
🇮🇷 Persian:
@tginfoper - @betainfoper
🇧🇷 Portuguese:
@tginfobr - @betainfobr
🇪🇸 Spanish:
@tginfoesp - @betainfoes
All the 30+ channels are available at @tginfoworld.
If you are inspired to help us by joining as a volunteer, text @infowritebot.
Pavel Durov's fake in Clubhouse
Last few days our subscribers ask us if the @durov account in Clubhouse actually belongs to Pavel Durov.
According to information from a source close to Durov, Pavel has never had an account in Clubhouse.
Last few days our subscribers ask us if the @durov account in Clubhouse actually belongs to Pavel Durov.
According to information from a source close to Durov, Pavel has never had an account in Clubhouse.
Telegram 7.5 update. What's next?
Recently, Beta-version Telegram for Android has been updated to version 7.5 and received a number of new features.
What's new:
- Widgets.
- Broadcast groups.
- Self-destruction messages.
- Temporary invitation links.
- Updated interface for channel and group reports.
- More tips when copying text, username, hashtag, bio, and deleting a contact.
For the first time in several years, the Telegram for Android Beta was released earlier than the iOS beta.
#Android
Recently, Beta-version Telegram for Android has been updated to version 7.5 and received a number of new features.
What's new:
- Widgets.
- Broadcast groups.
- Self-destruction messages.
- Temporary invitation links.
- Updated interface for channel and group reports.
- More tips when copying text, username, hashtag, bio, and deleting a contact.
For the first time in several years, the Telegram for Android Beta was released earlier than the iOS beta.
#Android
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Beta Info English
Beta version of Telegram for Android 7.5.0 (22419)
https://install.appcenter.ms/users/drklo-2kb-ghpo/apps/telegram-beta-2/distribution_groups/all-users-of-telegram-beta-2
#Android #apk
https://install.appcenter.ms/users/drklo-2kb-ghpo/apps/telegram-beta-2/distribution_groups/all-users-of-telegram-beta-2
#Android #apk
What's wrong with Broadcast Groups
One of the new features in the coming Telegram 7.5 update is Broadcast Groups.
Broadcast Group example: @broadcastchat (hey, help us to reach 500 participants, so we can see statistics).
Despite the fact the feature is not released yet, it's already quite questionable.
Check out our review on it: tginfo.me/broadcast-group-en
One of the new features in the coming Telegram 7.5 update is Broadcast Groups.
Broadcast Group example: @broadcastchat (hey, help us to reach 500 participants, so we can see statistics).
Despite the fact the feature is not released yet, it's already quite questionable.
Check out our review on it: tginfo.me/broadcast-group-en
Automatic messages deletion, widgets, temporary invites and more
Telegram Android and TDesktop just updated to version 7.5 and 2.6 accordingly.
Auto-Delete Messages
• Set messages to auto-delete for everyone 24 hours or 7 days after sending.
• Control auto-delete settings in any of your chats, as well as in groups and channels where you are an admin.
• To enable auto-delete, right click on the chat in the chat list > Clear History > Enable Auto-Delete.
Expiring Invite Links for Groups and Channels
• Create invite links that work for a limited time or a limited number of uses.
• See which users joined using your, or your admins’, invite links.
• Turn any invite link into a QR code users can scan with their phone cameras.
• To manage invite links, click ⋮ > Manage Group/Channel > Invite Links.
Groups with Unlimited Members
• Convert groups that have reached 200,000 members into unlimited Broadcast Groups.
Better chat import
• When importing messages from other apps, messages will be sorted chronologically now – but only if you imported it into a chat with less than 1000 messages.
More in the blog post: telegram.org/blog/autodelete-inv2
Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or verified channel.
TD: from the official website or GitHub.
#update #Android #desktop
Telegram Android and TDesktop just updated to version 7.5 and 2.6 accordingly.
Auto-Delete Messages
• Set messages to auto-delete for everyone 24 hours or 7 days after sending.
• Control auto-delete settings in any of your chats, as well as in groups and channels where you are an admin.
• To enable auto-delete, right click on the chat in the chat list > Clear History > Enable Auto-Delete.
Expiring Invite Links for Groups and Channels
• Create invite links that work for a limited time or a limited number of uses.
• See which users joined using your, or your admins’, invite links.
• Turn any invite link into a QR code users can scan with their phone cameras.
• To manage invite links, click ⋮ > Manage Group/Channel > Invite Links.
Groups with Unlimited Members
• Convert groups that have reached 200,000 members into unlimited Broadcast Groups.
Better chat import
• When importing messages from other apps, messages will be sorted chronologically now – but only if you imported it into a chat with less than 1000 messages.
More in the blog post: telegram.org/blog/autodelete-inv2
Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or verified channel.
TD: from the official website or GitHub.
#update #Android #desktop
Telegram
Auto-Delete, Widgets and Expiring Invite Links
This update brings an auto-delete timer for messages in any chat, as well as new flexible invite links and faster access to your chats with home screen widgets. Also, groups can now have unlimited members.
Key tool for chat & channel owners 🛠
@FleepBot is a multifunctional service that helps you create your personal assistant bot or a smart posting bot.
— Advanced scheduled posts with buttons and convenient content plan
— Auto reply messages to your subs and clients
— Statistics of advertising revenues and growth in subscribers
— Creating and storage of ad creatives
— 24/7 tech support.
Try it now @FleepBot
@FleepBot is a multifunctional service that helps you create your personal assistant bot or a smart posting bot.
— Advanced scheduled posts with buttons and convenient content plan
— Auto reply messages to your subs and clients
— Statistics of advertising revenues and growth in subscribers
— Creating and storage of ad creatives
— 24/7 tech support.
Try it now @FleepBot
Telegram Desktop updated to stable version 2.6.1
What's new:
- Correct copying of the QR code in the night mode.
- Fixed display of the validity date of the invitation link.
- Fixed a bug when sending an invitation link without comment.
- Fixed a crash when editing links in Linux.
- Minor fixes and improvements.
Download: from official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop #stable
What's new:
- Correct copying of the QR code in the night mode.
- Fixed display of the validity date of the invitation link.
- Fixed a bug when sending an invitation link without comment.
- Fixed a crash when editing links in Linux.
- Minor fixes and improvements.
Download: from official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop #stable
Problem with installing applications from Telegram
Users of Telegram for Android version 7.5 may have encountered the problem of installing APK applications from the messenger.
A pop-up notification indicates that there is no application to work with this file type.
The problem has been seen on smartphones: Xiaomi, Asus, OnePlus, and some Samsung devices.
Workaround: Save apk in downloads, and install with any file manager.
UPD: The problem has been fixed in the updated version 7.5 (2246).
#Android
Users of Telegram for Android version 7.5 may have encountered the problem of installing APK applications from the messenger.
A pop-up notification indicates that there is no application to work with this file type.
The problem has been seen on smartphones: Xiaomi, Asus, OnePlus, and some Samsung devices.
Workaround: Save apk in downloads, and install with any file manager.
UPD: The problem has been fixed in the updated version 7.5 (2246).
#Android
Why Telegram needs $ 1 billion in debt and how will they spend it
Due to claims from regulators, the TON project had to be closed. The launch date (April 2020) was disrupted. This, by agreement with investors, imposed an obligation on Telegram to return 72% of the investment.
The Telegram presentation states that out of the $ 1 billion attracted, $ 684 million can go to pay off debts in 2021 (what this amount consists of, it is not specified).
Telegram plans to spend the money remaining after settling on debts from the bond issue in the following proportions:
• 35% - equipment. Telegram will continue to invest in its own servers and network equipment so as not to depend on third-party cloud providers.
• 25% - user verification. The company sends sms to each user during registration to make sure that his number is up to date;
• 15% - employee benefits.
• 15% - rent of space in data processing centers + 5% - Internet traffic providers;
• 5% - technical support.
At the time of the release of the documents studied by VTimes, it had only one share issued - it belongs to Pavel Durov. However, the documents indicate that the company also has a maximum of 50,000 authorized shares (without designation of par and class of shares).
More information (Russian): vtimes.io/2021/02/26/kak-i-zachem-telegram-sobiraetsya-zanyat-1-mlrd-a3404
Due to claims from regulators, the TON project had to be closed. The launch date (April 2020) was disrupted. This, by agreement with investors, imposed an obligation on Telegram to return 72% of the investment.
The Telegram presentation states that out of the $ 1 billion attracted, $ 684 million can go to pay off debts in 2021 (what this amount consists of, it is not specified).
Telegram plans to spend the money remaining after settling on debts from the bond issue in the following proportions:
• 35% - equipment. Telegram will continue to invest in its own servers and network equipment so as not to depend on third-party cloud providers.
• 25% - user verification. The company sends sms to each user during registration to make sure that his number is up to date;
• 15% - employee benefits.
• 15% - rent of space in data processing centers + 5% - Internet traffic providers;
• 5% - technical support.
At the time of the release of the documents studied by VTimes, it had only one share issued - it belongs to Pavel Durov. However, the documents indicate that the company also has a maximum of 50,000 authorized shares (without designation of par and class of shares).
More information (Russian): vtimes.io/2021/02/26/kak-i-zachem-telegram-sobiraetsya-zanyat-1-mlrd-a3404
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