Telegram Desktop Updated to Version 5.16.6
What’s new in 5.16.6:
• Paste text from clipboard without formatting using
• Fixed bug with negative unread message counter in folders.
• Resolved issues with gift collections.
• Corrected misaligned buttons.
What’s new in 5.16.5:
• Gift collections.
• User age verification (likely only for the UK).
• Various bug fixes.
Download:
• Windows/macOS/Linux: official website or GitHub.
• Windows: Microsoft Store.
• macOS: App Store.
• Linux: Flathub, Snapcraft.
#update #desktop
What’s new in 5.16.6:
• Paste text from clipboard without formatting using
Ctrl+Shift+V. • Fixed bug with negative unread message counter in folders.
• Resolved issues with gift collections.
• Corrected misaligned buttons.
What’s new in 5.16.5:
• Gift collections.
• User age verification (likely only for the UK).
• Various bug fixes.
Download:
• Windows/macOS/Linux: official website or GitHub.
• Windows: Microsoft Store.
• macOS: App Store.
• Linux: Flathub, Snapcraft.
#update #desktop
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Telegram for Android and iOS Updated to Version 11.14
In the new version of the app, users now have access to the following features:
Profile Rating
• Telegram has started displaying a rating badge in user profiles.
• The number on this badge depends on the total volume of successful transactions using Telegram Stars.
• Your rating increases through buying gifts, sending paid messages and star reactions to posts, and paying to promote posts.
• If you get a refund for Stars or convert gifts back into Stars, your rating will decrease.
• The badge does not appear if the user has 0 points.
• The score can be negative.
• You can't hide your spending rating — it's visible to all users.
Public Post Search
• A new “Posts” tab has appeared in the search section, showing keyword search results across all public channels.
• Global public post search is available only to Telegram Premium users.
• Even for subscribers, the number of such searches is limited: you can use global search only 10 times a day.
• For an additional fee of 10 Telegram Stars, you can send one more search request.
Story Albums
• You can now group your stories into story albums within your profile.
• You can create up to 20 such albums.
• To add stories to an album, open the “Posts” tab in your profile or channel profile and tap “Add Album”.
• Before publishing a story, users can choose which albums to include it in.
Gift Collections
• Gifts on your profile or channel can now be added to collections.
• You can create up to 10 such collections. Any gift can belong to multiple collections.
• Additionally, collections support filtering options for easier viewing.
• To add gifts to a collection, go to the “Gifts” tab in your profile or channel profile, select a gift, and tap “Add to Collection”.
Other Updates:
• New types of gifts exclusive to Premium users will be introduced soon. Each user will be able to purchase only a limited quantity of these.
• You can now create and manage new or existing bots through the new @BotFather's mini app.
• Collectible gifts can now be sold for TON in Telegram’s internal marketplace.
Article: telegram.org/blog/post-search-story-albums-and-more/
Download:
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or the verified channel.
• iOS: App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
In the new version of the app, users now have access to the following features:
Profile Rating
• Telegram has started displaying a rating badge in user profiles.
• The number on this badge depends on the total volume of successful transactions using Telegram Stars.
• Your rating increases through buying gifts, sending paid messages and star reactions to posts, and paying to promote posts.
• If you get a refund for Stars or convert gifts back into Stars, your rating will decrease.
• The badge does not appear if the user has 0 points.
• The score can be negative.
• You can't hide your spending rating — it's visible to all users.
Public Post Search
• A new “Posts” tab has appeared in the search section, showing keyword search results across all public channels.
• Global public post search is available only to Telegram Premium users.
• Even for subscribers, the number of such searches is limited: you can use global search only 10 times a day.
• For an additional fee of 10 Telegram Stars, you can send one more search request.
Story Albums
• You can now group your stories into story albums within your profile.
• You can create up to 20 such albums.
• To add stories to an album, open the “Posts” tab in your profile or channel profile and tap “Add Album”.
• Before publishing a story, users can choose which albums to include it in.
Gift Collections
• Gifts on your profile or channel can now be added to collections.
• You can create up to 10 such collections. Any gift can belong to multiple collections.
• Additionally, collections support filtering options for easier viewing.
• To add gifts to a collection, go to the “Gifts” tab in your profile or channel profile, select a gift, and tap “Add to Collection”.
Other Updates:
• New types of gifts exclusive to Premium users will be introduced soon. Each user will be able to purchase only a limited quantity of these.
• You can now create and manage new or existing bots through the new @BotFather's mini app.
• Collectible gifts can now be sold for TON in Telegram’s internal marketplace.
Article: telegram.org/blog/post-search-story-albums-and-more/
Download:
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or the verified channel.
• iOS: App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
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Telegram for Android Updated to Version 12.0
Here are the details about the main new features of this update:
• Updated profile screen: The Android app received a revamped appearance for user, group, bot, and channel profiles. The new screens visually resemble the design of the Telegram iOS client.
• Music in profile: You can add songs from any chats directly to your profile with one tap in the built-in player. After adding to the profile, the tracks will appear in a panel under your profile picture. Any audio files added to a public playlist are visible to everyone who views your profile.
• Main profile tab: You can now choose which tab will be displayed first when someone opens your profile. The setting is also available for groups and channels where you have admin rights to change their profile info.
• Gift-based themes: Dozens of new dynamic chat wallpapers based on unique gifts have been added, which can be set as a custom theme in any private chat. However, at the moment such wallpapers are not available for all collectible gifts.
Other changes:
• Introduced the mini-app of the official bot @Stickers;
• Ability to upgrade other users' gifts;
• Ability to see the value of a collectible gift;
• Implemented TON withdrawal from a personal account via Fragment.
Article: telegram.org/blog/profile-music-gift-themes/
How to Update
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official site or the verified channel.
#update #Android
Here are the details about the main new features of this update:
• Updated profile screen: The Android app received a revamped appearance for user, group, bot, and channel profiles. The new screens visually resemble the design of the Telegram iOS client.
• Music in profile: You can add songs from any chats directly to your profile with one tap in the built-in player. After adding to the profile, the tracks will appear in a panel under your profile picture. Any audio files added to a public playlist are visible to everyone who views your profile.
• Main profile tab: You can now choose which tab will be displayed first when someone opens your profile. The setting is also available for groups and channels where you have admin rights to change their profile info.
• Gift-based themes: Dozens of new dynamic chat wallpapers based on unique gifts have been added, which can be set as a custom theme in any private chat. However, at the moment such wallpapers are not available for all collectible gifts.
Other changes:
• Introduced the mini-app of the official bot @Stickers;
• Ability to upgrade other users' gifts;
• Ability to see the value of a collectible gift;
• Implemented TON withdrawal from a personal account via Fragment.
Article: telegram.org/blog/profile-music-gift-themes/
How to Update
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official site or the verified channel.
#update #Android
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Music in Profiles
• With this update, users can now add songs from any chat directly to their profile.
• When music is saved to a profile, a separate playlist is automatically created, including previously saved tracks.
• The audio file placed at the top of the profile playlist or added last will be displayed as the main track.
• To save music to your profile, play any audio in the built-in player and tap “Add to Profile”. You can also find the track in the chat playlist and choose “Save to... > Profile”.
• The song will be added to the user’s public playlist, visible to anyone viewing their profile. Currently, playlist visibility cannot be customized.
• You can view, sort, and delete tracks from your music playlist in the “My Profile” section.
• Users can choose how to save a track: to device storage, to the “Favorites” chat, or directly to their profile.
Full list of changes — available here.
#update
• With this update, users can now add songs from any chat directly to their profile.
• When music is saved to a profile, a separate playlist is automatically created, including previously saved tracks.
• The audio file placed at the top of the profile playlist or added last will be displayed as the main track.
• To save music to your profile, play any audio in the built-in player and tap “Add to Profile”. You can also find the track in the chat playlist and choose “Save to... > Profile”.
• The song will be added to the user’s public playlist, visible to anyone viewing their profile. Currently, playlist visibility cannot be customized.
• You can view, sort, and delete tracks from your music playlist in the “My Profile” section.
• Users can choose how to save a track: to device storage, to the “Favorites” chat, or directly to their profile.
Full list of changes — available here.
#update
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Gift-Based Themes
• This update introduces dozens of new dynamic chat wallpapers based on Telegram’s collectible gifts.
• Owners of such gifts can apply special wallpapers as custom themes in any private chat.
• The appearance of each wallpaper depends on the gift’s attributes: every collectible item generates a unique theme using its model and background.
• One unique gift allows the use of only one theme in one specific chat.
⚠️ Note: This feature is currently available only to owners of the following collectible gifts: Plush Pepe, Precious Peach, Durov's Caps, and Heart Locket. Developers promise to release personalized themes for other gift collections as well.
Full list of changes — available here.
#update
• This update introduces dozens of new dynamic chat wallpapers based on Telegram’s collectible gifts.
• Owners of such gifts can apply special wallpapers as custom themes in any private chat.
• The appearance of each wallpaper depends on the gift’s attributes: every collectible item generates a unique theme using its model and background.
• One unique gift allows the use of only one theme in one specific chat.
⚠️ Note: This feature is currently available only to owners of the following collectible gifts: Plush Pepe, Precious Peach, Durov's Caps, and Heart Locket. Developers promise to release personalized themes for other gift collections as well.
Full list of changes — available here.
#update
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Updated Profile Screen on Android
• The Telegram for Android app has received a redesigned interface for user, group, bot, and channel profiles.
• The new layout features stylish scroll animations, and some options have been moved to the space below the profile photo.
• Similar profile design changes were introduced on iOS just under four years ago.
• Recently, the Telegram team held a contest among Android developers to redesign the existing profile screens based on provided samples.
Full list of changes — available here.
#update
• The Telegram for Android app has received a redesigned interface for user, group, bot, and channel profiles.
• The new layout features stylish scroll animations, and some options have been moved to the space below the profile photo.
• Similar profile design changes were introduced on iOS just under four years ago.
• Recently, the Telegram team held a contest among Android developers to redesign the existing profile screens based on provided samples.
Full list of changes — available here.
#update
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Default Profile Tab
• You can now choose which section of your profile will be displayed by default — for example, to highlight your gift collections or saved stories.
• To place a section first in the list, go to Settings > My Profile, long-press the desired tab, and select “Set as Main Tab”.
• This setting is also available for groups and channels where you have admin rights to edit profile information.
Full list of changes — available here.
#update
• You can now choose which section of your profile will be displayed by default — for example, to highlight your gift collections or saved stories.
• To place a section first in the list, go to Settings > My Profile, long-press the desired tab, and select “Set as Main Tab”.
• This setting is also available for groups and channels where you have admin rights to edit profile information.
Full list of changes — available here.
#update
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Telegram Desktop Updated to Version 6.1
What’s new in 6.1:
• Music on Profiles
• Gift Themes
• Gift Value Information
• Upgrading Gifts for Other Users
What’s new in 6.0.3:
• Ctrl+Tab / Ctrl+Shift+Tab for last opened chat switching
• New topic dividers for groups with topics and tabs
• Adjust volume of notification sounds
• Show stars required for the next rating level
• Instant View support on Linux (if WebView works)
What’s new in 6.0.0:
• Public Post Search
• Story Albums
• Gift Collections
• Profile Rating
Download:
• Windows/macOS/Linux: official website or GitHub
• Windows: Microsoft Store
• macOS: App Store
• Linux: Flathub, Snapcraft
#update #desktop
What’s new in 6.1:
• Music on Profiles
• Gift Themes
• Gift Value Information
• Upgrading Gifts for Other Users
What’s new in 6.0.3:
• Ctrl+Tab / Ctrl+Shift+Tab for last opened chat switching
• New topic dividers for groups with topics and tabs
• Adjust volume of notification sounds
• Show stars required for the next rating level
• Instant View support on Linux (if WebView works)
What’s new in 6.0.0:
• Public Post Search
• Story Albums
• Gift Collections
• Profile Rating
Download:
• Windows/macOS/Linux: official website or GitHub
• Windows: Microsoft Store
• macOS: App Store
• Linux: Flathub, Snapcraft
#update #desktop
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Telegram For Android And iOS Updated to Version 12.1
Here’s what’s new in the October update:
• Comments in group calls:
Participants in video chats (up to 1000 members) and group calls can now send comments and reactions directly in the call interface. These messages are temporary and disappear a few seconds after being sent.
• New profile color settings:
Starting today, in addition to standard color schemes, you can use your collectible gifts to uniquely style your profile cover and replies. Available to Premium users only.
• Contact notes:
When adding or editing a contact, you can leave a text note visible only to you in the user’s profile under the “About” section.
• Liquid Glass design on iOS 26:
Telegram’s interface has been updated with the Liquid Glass concept. This version introduces transparent elements with soft light refraction effects during scrolling. The design will continue evolving gradually.
• Topics and real-time response rendering in AI bots:
Bots now support chat topic separation. They can also display responses in real time without waiting for full generation.
Other additions:
• Ability to suggest a birth date
• Ability to remove a gift signature
• Option to display TON blockchain gifts in your profile
• Numerous UI improvements for gifts
• Official mini-app for suggestions and bug reports introduced
Article: telegram.org/blog/comments-in-video-chats-threads-for-bots
Download the update:
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or the verified channel
• iOS: App Store
#update #Android #iOS
Here’s what’s new in the October update:
• Comments in group calls:
Participants in video chats (up to 1000 members) and group calls can now send comments and reactions directly in the call interface. These messages are temporary and disappear a few seconds after being sent.
• New profile color settings:
Starting today, in addition to standard color schemes, you can use your collectible gifts to uniquely style your profile cover and replies. Available to Premium users only.
• Contact notes:
When adding or editing a contact, you can leave a text note visible only to you in the user’s profile under the “About” section.
• Liquid Glass design on iOS 26:
Telegram’s interface has been updated with the Liquid Glass concept. This version introduces transparent elements with soft light refraction effects during scrolling. The design will continue evolving gradually.
• Topics and real-time response rendering in AI bots:
Bots now support chat topic separation. They can also display responses in real time without waiting for full generation.
Other additions:
• Ability to suggest a birth date
• Ability to remove a gift signature
• Option to display TON blockchain gifts in your profile
• Numerous UI improvements for gifts
• Official mini-app for suggestions and bug reports introduced
Article: telegram.org/blog/comments-in-video-chats-threads-for-bots
Download the update:
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or the verified channel
• iOS: App Store
#update #Android #iOS
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Telegram X Has Been Updated to Version 0.28.1.1771
What’s new:
• App now fits entire screen on Android 11 and higher
• Full-screen media viewer
• View in Thread in replies message menu
• System navigation gestures support
• Option to use iris or face biometrics as Passcode Lock
• Resolved an issue that could prevent logging in
• Improved stability and performance
• Other features and changes
Download via Google Play or directly from the official channel @tgx_log
Worth noting: This is the first stable update in about a year and a half.
#android #telegramX #update
What’s new:
• App now fits entire screen on Android 11 and higher
• Full-screen media viewer
• View in Thread in replies message menu
• System navigation gestures support
• Option to use iris or face biometrics as Passcode Lock
• Resolved an issue that could prevent logging in
• Improved stability and performance
• Other features and changes
Download via Google Play or directly from the official channel @tgx_log
Worth noting: This is the first stable update in about a year and a half.
#android #telegramX #update
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Telegram for Android And iOS Updated to Version 12.2
Here’s what’s new in the big November update:
• Live broadcasts in Stories:
In the Stories section, under the “Live” tab, you can now start a live stream either personally or on behalf of a channel. During such streams, users can leave short comments and pin them using stars. The broadcaster can stream via their device’s camera or through external applications.
• Recurring messages:
When scheduling a delayed message, users can now specify how often it should be sent: daily, weekly, every two weeks, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually.
• Auction for gifts:
A new mechanic distributes limited gifts among users who place the highest bids in stars. If your bid is outbid and drops from the top, it is automatically carried over to the next round. If the bid loses in the final round, all spent stars are fully refunded.
• Redesigned panels on Android:
The new “Liquid Glass” design is now applied to interface elements such as the message input field, button panels in bots and channels, and the menu for commands and hashtags. The glass effect can be disabled under Settings > Power Saving > Chat Animations.
Other additions:
• Privacy settings for music saved in profile
• Ability to add a new contact by scanning a QR code
• Checkbox for synchronizing saved Telegram contacts with the device’s phonebook
• Option to block receiving gifts from channels in privacy settings
Download:
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or the verified channel
• iOS: App Store
#update #Android #iOS
Here’s what’s new in the big November update:
• Live broadcasts in Stories:
In the Stories section, under the “Live” tab, you can now start a live stream either personally or on behalf of a channel. During such streams, users can leave short comments and pin them using stars. The broadcaster can stream via their device’s camera or through external applications.
• Recurring messages:
When scheduling a delayed message, users can now specify how often it should be sent: daily, weekly, every two weeks, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually.
• Auction for gifts:
A new mechanic distributes limited gifts among users who place the highest bids in stars. If your bid is outbid and drops from the top, it is automatically carried over to the next round. If the bid loses in the final round, all spent stars are fully refunded.
• Redesigned panels on Android:
The new “Liquid Glass” design is now applied to interface elements such as the message input field, button panels in bots and channels, and the menu for commands and hashtags. The glass effect can be disabled under Settings > Power Saving > Chat Animations.
Other additions:
• Privacy settings for music saved in profile
• Ability to add a new contact by scanning a QR code
• Checkbox for synchronizing saved Telegram contacts with the device’s phonebook
• Option to block receiving gifts from channels in privacy settings
Download:
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or the verified channel
• iOS: App Store
#update #Android #iOS
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Telegram Desktop Updated to Version 6.3.1
What’s new in 6.3.0:
• Support for Gift auctions.
• Support for Live stories.
• New profile pages design.
What’s new in 6.3.1:
• Ability to change the order of music in the “My Profile” section
• Ability to change the order of stories in albums
• Fixed overlapping of information with a new cover in the “My Profile” section
• Fixed opening of stories from the “My Profile” section
• Fixed media viewer malfunction after watching a live broadcast in Stories
• Fixed crash when clicking the “All actions” button in the recent actions log
• Several possible crash causes have been fixed
Download:
• Windows/macOS/Linux: official website or GitHub
• Windows: Microsoft Store
• macOS: App Store
• Linux: Flathub, Snapcraft
#update #desktop
What’s new in 6.3.0:
• Support for Gift auctions.
• Support for Live stories.
• New profile pages design.
What’s new in 6.3.1:
• Ability to change the order of music in the “My Profile” section
• Ability to change the order of stories in albums
• Fixed overlapping of information with a new cover in the “My Profile” section
• Fixed opening of stories from the “My Profile” section
• Fixed media viewer malfunction after watching a live broadcast in Stories
• Fixed crash when clicking the “All actions” button in the recent actions log
• Several possible crash causes have been fixed
Download:
• Windows/macOS/Linux: official website or GitHub
• Windows: Microsoft Store
• macOS: App Store
• Linux: Flathub, Snapcraft
#update #desktop
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Passkeys, Gift Purchase Offers and More
Telegram for Android has been updated to version 12.2.10, and Telegram for iOS to version 12.2.4. Here is what is new in this release:
• Passkeys: You can now create a Passkey on your device. It allows you to instantly log in to Telegram using a PIN or biometric data (fingerprint or Face ID). This makes signing in accessible even when you have no active sessions, no cellular service, or when SMS delivery from Telegram is blocked by carriers.
• Gift Purchase Offers: When viewing gifts in a user's profile, you can now offer to buy a gift you like from the owner, but for no less than 125 Stars or 1.1 TON. You set the price and duration of the offer yourself, and the amount is reserved for the validity period of the offer.
• Extended Audio Selection in Stories: Now, when creating a story, you can use music from your Saved Music playlist, as well as from recently sent audio files in your chats.
Other additions:
• View all attributes of collectible gifts.
• Channel settings now allow restricting which administrators can ban users.
• Note: the extended Liquid Glass redesign from the Beta version is not active in this release.
Blog: telegram.org/blog/passkeys-and-gift-offers
Download:
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or the verified channel
• iOS: App Store
#update #Android #iOS
Telegram for Android has been updated to version 12.2.10, and Telegram for iOS to version 12.2.4. Here is what is new in this release:
• Passkeys: You can now create a Passkey on your device. It allows you to instantly log in to Telegram using a PIN or biometric data (fingerprint or Face ID). This makes signing in accessible even when you have no active sessions, no cellular service, or when SMS delivery from Telegram is blocked by carriers.
The @tginfo team has prepared a detailed guide and FAQ regarding the Passkeys feature. We've also developed troubleshooting steps for common problems with Passkeys on Android.
• Gift Purchase Offers: When viewing gifts in a user's profile, you can now offer to buy a gift you like from the owner, but for no less than 125 Stars or 1.1 TON. You set the price and duration of the offer yourself, and the amount is reserved for the validity period of the offer.
• Extended Audio Selection in Stories: Now, when creating a story, you can use music from your Saved Music playlist, as well as from recently sent audio files in your chats.
Other additions:
• View all attributes of collectible gifts.
• Channel settings now allow restricting which administrators can ban users.
• Note: the extended Liquid Glass redesign from the Beta version is not active in this release.
Blog: telegram.org/blog/passkeys-and-gift-offers
Download:
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or the verified channel
• iOS: App Store
#update #Android #iOS
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