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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
I do not use video calls on Telegram because:
Anonymous Poll
19%
They have poor quality
17%
There is no reason to use them
9%
The function I do not need (tested and forgotten)
4%
My client does not support
24%
I prefer text
1%
I did not know about video calls
26%
This is not about me, I use video calls
Upcoming Telegram version 7.10 update
Telegram for Android developers updated source code of the app. Based on it, we made a list of future changes.
What's new:
— After you reach the end of a channel, an extra swipe will open next unread channel. Currently it's unknown what name will be assigned to the feature.
— Record video in voice chats in either horizontal or vertical orientation.
— Trending packs in the sticker chooser pane.
— An option to forward messages without specifying the author of the original message.
— (Not sure yet) animated gradient for message bubbles, just like background one.
#Android
Telegram for Android developers updated source code of the app. Based on it, we made a list of future changes.
What's new:
— After you reach the end of a channel, an extra swipe will open next unread channel. Currently it's unknown what name will be assigned to the feature.
— Record video in voice chats in either horizontal or vertical orientation.
— Trending packs in the sticker chooser pane.
— An option to forward messages without specifying the author of the original message.
— (Not sure yet) animated gradient for message bubbles, just like background one.
#Android
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Advertising from Telegram or new tools for channel admins?
In Telegram for Android and macOS Beta, you can see a new type of message: "sponsored".
The message is very similar to the advertising that was previously promised Pavel Durov, but in fact it may also be a tool for buying and selling advertising in Telegram channels.
#Android #macOS
In Telegram for Android and macOS Beta, you can see a new type of message: "sponsored".
The message is very similar to the advertising that was previously promised Pavel Durov, but in fact it may also be a tool for buying and selling advertising in Telegram channels.
#Android #macOS
Group Video Call with unlimited viewers
Today, at 14:00 UTC, Telegram will start a group video call with unlimited viewers in testing channel.
The Telegram Team recommends you to take part in testing video calls using the Telegram Beta apps for Android 8.0+ and iOS 8.0+ (including iOS TestFlight).
Currently, Telegram for iOS Beta has not been released yet.
UPD: The test will take part 30 minutes later, at 14:30 UTC.
UPD2: Another 15 minute delay, a new iOS beta build is coming.
Today, at 14:00 UTC, Telegram will start a group video call with unlimited viewers in testing channel.
The Telegram Team recommends you to take part in testing video calls using the Telegram Beta apps for Android 8.0+ and iOS 8.0+ (including iOS TestFlight).
Currently, Telegram for iOS Beta has not been released yet.
UPD: The test will take part 30 minutes later, at 14:30 UTC.
UPD2: Another 15 minute delay, a new iOS beta build is coming.
One billion Telegram downloads
According to Sensor Tower, the messenger got into the list of 15 apps which were downloaded more than 1 billion times worldwide, as TechCrunch reports.
India, Russia, and Indonesia are the countries Telegram is most downloaded in, with 22, 10, and 8 percents of downloads accordingly.
“The app’s installs accelerated in 2021, reaching about 214.7 million installs in the first half of 2021, up 61% year-over-year from 133 million in H1 2020”, — they added.
It’s important to know that install count doesn’t reflect active users number.
techcrunch.com/2021/08/30/telegram-tops-1-billion-downloads
According to Sensor Tower, the messenger got into the list of 15 apps which were downloaded more than 1 billion times worldwide, as TechCrunch reports.
India, Russia, and Indonesia are the countries Telegram is most downloaded in, with 22, 10, and 8 percents of downloads accordingly.
“The app’s installs accelerated in 2021, reaching about 214.7 million installs in the first half of 2021, up 61% year-over-year from 133 million in H1 2020”, — they added.
It’s important to know that install count doesn’t reflect active users number.
techcrunch.com/2021/08/30/telegram-tops-1-billion-downloads
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