Telegram Desktop was updated to stable version 2.8.8, and then to 2.8.9 and 2.8.10 version
What's new in 2.8.10:
— Fix media loading.
What's new in 2.8.9:
— Fix version on Windows without SetDefaultDllDirectories.
— Fix fonts on Linux.
What's new in 2.8.8:
— Added a simple image editor. Crop photos or highlight parts of screenshots before sending.
— Ability to share system sound while screen sharing.
— Use Direct3D 9 backend in ANGLE by default (Windows).
— Fix "Show in Finder" not focusing the Finder window (macOS).
— Use GTK from a child process (Linux).
Download: from official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop
What's new in 2.8.10:
— Fix media loading.
What's new in 2.8.9:
— Fix version on Windows without SetDefaultDllDirectories.
— Fix fonts on Linux.
What's new in 2.8.8:
— Added a simple image editor. Crop photos or highlight parts of screenshots before sending.
— Ability to share system sound while screen sharing.
— Use Direct3D 9 backend in ANGLE by default (Windows).
— Fix "Show in Finder" not focusing the Finder window (macOS).
— Use GTK from a child process (Linux).
Download: from official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop
Telegram founder listed in leaked Pegasus project data
Journalists have established that Pavel Durov's phone was included in the list of potential Pegasus hacker attacks back in early 2018. It was Durov's British number, to which the entrepreneur linked his account in the messenger. It is unknown whether the customers managed to track the smartphone. It is also unclear who exactly wanted to hack the entrepreneur.
Pegasus — an Israeli malware that invisibly infects devices and gives operatives complete control over data. Thanks to this, the authorities, for example, could intercept all messages, photos, calls and even correspondence in protected messengers.
Journalists have established that Pavel Durov's phone was included in the list of potential Pegasus hacker attacks back in early 2018. It was Durov's British number, to which the entrepreneur linked his account in the messenger. It is unknown whether the customers managed to track the smartphone. It is also unclear who exactly wanted to hack the entrepreneur.
Pegasus — an Israeli malware that invisibly infects devices and gives operatives complete control over data. Thanks to this, the authorities, for example, could intercept all messages, photos, calls and even correspondence in protected messengers.
the Guardian
Telegram founder listed in leaked Pegasus project data
Pavel Durov, who built reputation on creating unhackable app, selected by NSO client government
Telegram Info English
Telegram founder listed in leaked Pegasus project data Journalists have established that Pavel Durov's phone was included in the list of potential Pegasus hacker attacks back in early 2018. It was Durov's British number, to which the entrepreneur linked his…
Pavel Durov commented on the news about the surveillance of users
The phones of 50,000 individuals, including human rights activists and journalists, have been targeted by surveillance tools that were by numerous governments. These tools can hack any iOS and Android phone, and there is no way to protect your device from it. It doesn't matter which apps you use, because the system is breached on a deeper level.
Pavel Durov confirmed that since at least 2018, he has been aware that his phone numbers was included in a list of potential targets of such surveillance tools. Anyone who gains access to his private data will be utterly disappointed – they will have to go through thousands of concept designs for Telegram features and millions of messages related to our product development process. They won't find any important information there.
However, these surveillance tools are also used against people far more prominent than me. For example, they were employed to spy on 14 heads of state.
Pavel Durov has already called on the governments of the world to start acting against the duopoly of Apple and Google in the smartphone market and force them to open their closed ecosystems and create conditions for increased competition.
I hope the news that they themselves have been targeted by these surveillance tools will prompt politicians to change their minds.
The phones of 50,000 individuals, including human rights activists and journalists, have been targeted by surveillance tools that were by numerous governments. These tools can hack any iOS and Android phone, and there is no way to protect your device from it. It doesn't matter which apps you use, because the system is breached on a deeper level.
Pavel Durov confirmed that since at least 2018, he has been aware that his phone numbers was included in a list of potential targets of such surveillance tools. Anyone who gains access to his private data will be utterly disappointed – they will have to go through thousands of concept designs for Telegram features and millions of messages related to our product development process. They won't find any important information there.
However, these surveillance tools are also used against people far more prominent than me. For example, they were employed to spy on 14 heads of state.
Pavel Durov has already called on the governments of the world to start acting against the duopoly of Apple and Google in the smartphone market and force them to open their closed ecosystems and create conditions for increased competition.
I hope the news that they themselves have been targeted by these surveillance tools will prompt politicians to change their minds.
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Pavel Durov
The phones of 50,000 individuals, including human rights activists and journalists, have been targeted by surveillance tools that were used by numerous governments. These tools can hack any iOS and Android phone, and there is no way to protect your device…
Telegram Info English
Russia fined Telegram for $140,000 The magistrate of the 422nd court district in Moscow fined Telegram and Facebook for $140,000 (10 million rubles) and $235,000 (17 million rubbles) accordingly. There are multiple proceedings valuing for Telegram 2 or…
Changing the video speed in Telegram
In the upcoming Telegram for iOS update, there will be support for speeding up and slowing down videos.
Georgy Lobushkin paid attention to this update.
#iOS
In the upcoming Telegram for iOS update, there will be support for speeding up and slowing down videos.
Georgy Lobushkin paid attention to this update.
#iOS
Forwarded from Beta Info English (Azer Sadykhzadeh)
Screensharing in personal calls
In Telegram for macOS 7.8.1 Beta, ability of sharing screen in personal calls has been added.
Previously, you could share you screen only in voice chats.
#macOS
In Telegram for macOS 7.8.1 Beta, ability of sharing screen in personal calls has been added.
Previously, you could share you screen only in voice chats.
#macOS
In-App update in Telegram X
Telegram X strings for Android have appeared on the official messenger translation platform.
The strings are responsible for the built-in app update by passing the store. Probably, the application will be updated through an integrated loader, similar to Telegram for Android, installed via an APK file or from the website, or from Telegram Desktop.
#TelegramX
Telegram X strings for Android have appeared on the official messenger translation platform.
The strings are responsible for the built-in app update by passing the store. Probably, the application will be updated through an integrated loader, similar to Telegram for Android, installed via an APK file or from the website, or from Telegram Desktop.
#TelegramX
The results of the second round of the Data Clustering Contest have been announced.
The main task of this stage was to improve the C/C++ library created by the participants of the first stage, which could determine the language affiliation and topics of Telegram channels based on the data provided.
The prizes were divided as follows:
— 1 first place winner will receive $12.000.
— 2 runners-up will receive $7,500 each.
— 1 contestant who took third place will receive $4,000.
— 8 contestants who took fourth place will receive $2,500 each.
In the judges' assessment, the accuracy and speed were the main criteria. If a submission required adjustments or fixes to make it work, it was penalized accordingly.
Detailed information about the winners and their prizes can be viewed on the official Telegram contests channel.
#contest
The main task of this stage was to improve the C/C++ library created by the participants of the first stage, which could determine the language affiliation and topics of Telegram channels based on the data provided.
The prizes were divided as follows:
— 1 first place winner will receive $12.000.
— 2 runners-up will receive $7,500 each.
— 1 contestant who took third place will receive $4,000.
— 8 contestants who took fourth place will receive $2,500 each.
In the judges' assessment, the accuracy and speed were the main criteria. If a submission required adjustments or fixes to make it work, it was penalized accordingly.
Detailed information about the winners and their prizes can be viewed on the official Telegram contests channel.
#contest
Time code links
In the Beta version Telegram for Android and iOS, you can now jump to the desired time in audio, video, voice and video messages.
A long tap on the player's time code copies its link so that it can be used later to directly jump to it.
Example links:
• Video: t.me/tginfoen/1040?t=10
• Audio: t.me/tginfo/2963?t=300
• Video message: t.me/tginfo/934?t=25
• Voice message: t.me/tginfochat/1077832?t=5
#Android #iOS
In the Beta version Telegram for Android and iOS, you can now jump to the desired time in audio, video, voice and video messages.
A long tap on the player's time code copies its link so that it can be used later to directly jump to it.
Example links:
• Video: t.me/tginfoen/1040?t=10
• Audio: t.me/tginfo/2963?t=300
• Video message: t.me/tginfo/934?t=25
• Voice message: t.me/tginfochat/1077832?t=5
#Android #iOS
Video Calls with up to 1000 Viewers, Video Playback Speed, Video Messages 2.0 and More
Telegram for Android and iOS 7.9 are released
Group Video Calls 2.0
• Group Video Calls now support up to 1000 video viewers, as well as unlimited audio-only listeners.
• To start a Group Video Call, create a Voice Chat from the info page of any group where you are an admin — then turn your video on.
Video Playback Speed
• Tap … in the media player to select 0.5, 1.5 or 2X playback speed while viewing a video.
Video Messages 2.0
• Enjoy higher resolution from video messages in your chats.
• Tap a video message to expand it.
• Pinch to zoom while recording a video message with the rear camera.
• Continue playing music while recording video messages.
• Tap once on the 'voice message' button to switch to video mode, then hold to record and release to send.
Timestamps
• Add timestamps like '0:45' to video captions and replies to automatically create links that play the video from that specific moment.
• If a video caption includes a timestamp, hold on it to copy a link to that moment.
Improved In-App Camera
• Switch to 0.5x or 2x zoom when taking photos or videos if this is supported by your device.
• Press and hold the zoom button to open a zoom wheel with granular controls.
Screen Sharing with Sound
• Share your screen in 1-on-1 video calls, as well as group video calls.
• Audio from your device is included while sharing your screen in any video call.
• Swipe left or right to select a video source when turning on your camera in any video call.
and More
• Tap 'Select' in the forwarding menu to choose multiple recipients.
• Swipe with two fingers in the chat list to select multiple chats.
• Enable auto-delete in your chats to remove messages after 1 month (also 1 day or 1 week).
• Easily draw small details in the media editor – the brush now gets smaller as you zoom in.
• Profile pictures in groups follow the messages as you scroll the chat.
Read more here: telegram.org/blog/video-1000
Android: Google Play, APK from official website or verified channel.
iOS: App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
Telegram for Android and iOS 7.9 are released
Group Video Calls 2.0
• Group Video Calls now support up to 1000 video viewers, as well as unlimited audio-only listeners.
• To start a Group Video Call, create a Voice Chat from the info page of any group where you are an admin — then turn your video on.
Video Playback Speed
• Tap … in the media player to select 0.5, 1.5 or 2X playback speed while viewing a video.
Video Messages 2.0
• Enjoy higher resolution from video messages in your chats.
• Tap a video message to expand it.
• Pinch to zoom while recording a video message with the rear camera.
• Continue playing music while recording video messages.
• Tap once on the 'voice message' button to switch to video mode, then hold to record and release to send.
Timestamps
• Add timestamps like '0:45' to video captions and replies to automatically create links that play the video from that specific moment.
• If a video caption includes a timestamp, hold on it to copy a link to that moment.
Improved In-App Camera
• Switch to 0.5x or 2x zoom when taking photos or videos if this is supported by your device.
• Press and hold the zoom button to open a zoom wheel with granular controls.
Screen Sharing with Sound
• Share your screen in 1-on-1 video calls, as well as group video calls.
• Audio from your device is included while sharing your screen in any video call.
• Swipe left or right to select a video source when turning on your camera in any video call.
and More
• Tap 'Select' in the forwarding menu to choose multiple recipients.
• Swipe with two fingers in the chat list to select multiple chats.
• Enable auto-delete in your chats to remove messages after 1 month (also 1 day or 1 week).
• Easily draw small details in the media editor – the brush now gets smaller as you zoom in.
• Profile pictures in groups follow the messages as you scroll the chat.
Read more here: telegram.org/blog/video-1000
Android: Google Play, APK from official website or verified channel.
iOS: App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
Telegram
Video Calls with up to 1000 Viewers, Video Messages 2.0, Video Playback Speed and More
This update takes video to the next level. Group video calls now have up to 1000 viewers, video messages record in higher quality and can be expanded, regular videos may be watched at 0.5 or 2x speed. We've also added screen sharing with sound to all video…
Telegram Info English
Telegram announced contest for Android designers Task: Develop a comprehensive concept of voice and video calls for Telegram X on Android that includes one-on-one calls, as well as group calls in voice chats. Prize fund: at least $30,000 – from which the…
The works of the participants the Android Design Contest 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 ZIP" button.
#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 ZIP" button.
#competition
Telegram has created a channel for testing new features
The Telegram team is releasing more and more features and platforms on which thousands of users can interact simultaneously, so it is important to fully test them before launch.
Beta testers received a new message from a verified Telegram account today about a new channel dedicated to organizing tests that require large numbers of people.
If you want to become a tester and are ready to report possible bugs, you can join this link:
t.me/joinchat/1GTwd3c9OjIzNTEy
The Telegram team is releasing more and more features and platforms on which thousands of users can interact simultaneously, so it is important to fully test them before launch.
Beta testers received a new message from a verified Telegram account today about a new channel dedicated to organizing tests that require large numbers of people.
If you want to become a tester and are ready to report possible bugs, you can join this link:
t.me/joinchat/1GTwd3c9OjIzNTEy
Telegram is starting a test of a new quiz mode
Today, 18:00 UTC, Telegram is starting to test a new quiz mode in quiz.directory. The participation link will be published in the private channel of the developers.
Anyone can participate, but Telegram asks to:
— Take the quiz on a computer.
— Record screen and browser logs.
Details are here.
Today, 18:00 UTC, Telegram is starting to test a new quiz mode in quiz.directory. The participation link will be published in the private channel of the developers.
Anyone can participate, but Telegram asks to:
— Take the quiz on a computer.
— Record screen and browser logs.
Details are here.
Telegram for macOS can save self-destructing messages
Trustwave experts have found that Telegram for macOS allows to save self-destructing messages from secret chats.
This issue was fixed in Telegram for macOS 7.7 (215786), after the researchers reported vulnerability to the developers. However, experts have found an additional error that also allows you to save self-destructing media.
The Telegram developers informed the researchers that the second error will not be fixed, since it is impossible to protect yourself from direct access to the application folder.
"Please note that the primary purpose of the self-destruct timer is to serve as a simple way to auto-delete individual messages. However, there are some ways to work around it that are outside what the Telegram app can control (like copying the app’s folder), and we clearly warn users about such circumstances " the developers said.
The researchers disagree with this explanation. In their opinion, Telegram can fix the error, for example, by processing all self-destructing media in the same way as attachments, that is, not uploading them to the local file system until they are opened.
Trustwave experts have found that Telegram for macOS allows to save self-destructing messages from secret chats.
This issue was fixed in Telegram for macOS 7.7 (215786), after the researchers reported vulnerability to the developers. However, experts have found an additional error that also allows you to save self-destructing media.
The Telegram developers informed the researchers that the second error will not be fixed, since it is impossible to protect yourself from direct access to the application folder.
"Please note that the primary purpose of the self-destruct timer is to serve as a simple way to auto-delete individual messages. However, there are some ways to work around it that are outside what the Telegram app can control (like copying the app’s folder), and we clearly warn users about such circumstances " the developers said.
The researchers disagree with this explanation. In their opinion, Telegram can fix the error, for example, by processing all self-destructing media in the same way as attachments, that is, not uploading them to the local file system until they are opened.
Telegram Desktop was updated to 2.9.2 version
What's new:
— Fix crashes and bugs in scheduled messages.
— Fix file sending after a call or voice chat on Windows.
— Fix main window title glitches on Windows 7.
Download: from official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop
What's new:
— Fix crashes and bugs in scheduled messages.
— Fix file sending after a call or voice chat on Windows.
— Fix main window title glitches on Windows 7.
Download: from official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop
🎉 Telegram turns 8 years old today!
On August 14th, 2013, an official iOS client appeared, which marked the beginning of the project. A few weeks later, the competitive version of Telegram for Android.
Over the past year, Telegram has introduced many new features, including group audio and video calls, importing messages from other messengers, automatically deleting messages, comments for channels (without bots), and much more.
Currently, the version of mobile clients is 7.9.3 for Android and 7.9.2 for iOS.
#birthday
On August 14th, 2013, an official iOS client appeared, which marked the beginning of the project. A few weeks later, the competitive version of Telegram for Android.
Over the past year, Telegram has introduced many new features, including group audio and video calls, importing messages from other messengers, automatically deleting messages, comments for channels (without bots), and much more.
Currently, the version of mobile clients is 7.9.3 for Android and 7.9.2 for iOS.
#birthday
A year ago, the Telegram Blog announced video calls.
Many users were looking forward to this feature, immediately after release of regular calls.
To find out if the situation has changed during this time, take the poll:
Many users were looking forward to this feature, immediately after release of regular calls.
To find out if the situation has changed during this time, take the poll:
Do you use video calls on Telegram?
Anonymous Poll
24%
Often
34%
Using Rarely
13%
I prefer voice calls
28%
I do not use telegram calls
Telegram Connectivity Issues in Uzbekistan
During 20 minutes starting from 15:40 UTC, Telegram users from Uzbekistan were facing connectivity issues with the messenger. Besides Telegram, other social networks were affected too.
There's a probability Uzbekistan is testing their DPI right now and that the messenger may be blocked in future. We recommend to prepare yourself by adding our proxy.
We will keep watching on the situation and will post more news related to Telegram in Uzbekistan on @tginfouzb.
During 20 minutes starting from 15:40 UTC, Telegram users from Uzbekistan were facing connectivity issues with the messenger. Besides Telegram, other social networks were affected too.
There's a probability Uzbekistan is testing their DPI right now and that the messenger may be blocked in future. We recommend to prepare yourself by adding our proxy.
We will keep watching on the situation and will post more news related to Telegram in Uzbekistan on @tginfouzb.
Forward a message as copy
In Telegram for macOS Beta, users can remove the sender's name in the forwarded message. To do this, users need to click on the cross, after selecting the chat to forward a message.
At the moment, it's unknown how the messages will look like after forwarding. Due to restrictions on the server, this function doesn't work. In the future, this feature will appear in other messenger clients.
#macOS
In Telegram for macOS Beta, users can remove the sender's name in the forwarded message. To do this, users need to click on the cross, after selecting the chat to forward a message.
At the moment, it's unknown how the messages will look like after forwarding. Due to restrictions on the server, this function doesn't work. In the future, this feature will appear in other messenger clients.
#macOS