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

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.

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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

The Discuss Button Has Disappeared From Channel Profiles on iOS

After the introduction of direct messages to channels, Telegram users on iOS discovered that they no longer have the option to open the discussion group from a channel's profile if discussion is enabled. The button that previously opened the discussion group now opens the direct messages chat.

The editorial team of @tginfo does not know whether this is a bug or intended behavior by the developers. The issue likely appeared in Telegram for iOS version 11.12, when channels got direct messages.

For channels without direct messages enabled, the button still opens the discussion group.

It is still possible to open the group linked to a channel with discussion enabled. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Open any post of the channel and go to the comments.
2. Press and hold the “Back” button. The app will then show a list including both the channel itself and the group linked to it.
3. Select the group.

#iOS

Telegram.org Unavailable

Currently, the websites telegram.org and fragment.com are unavailable for at least some users.

Updated at 9:46 UTC
The issue is fixed

#outages

Bot Outages

Bot owners and users are now reporting issues with bot functionality.

UPD at 20:16 UTC
Fixed

#outages

What To Do If Your Account is Frozen?

In May 2025, Telegram started freezing some accounts.

In the new article, we explain what to do if your account gets frozen for violating Telegram's rules: https://tginfo.me/frozen-account-en

#FAQ

t․me Link Previews Aren't Working

UPD 12:00 UTC. The problem has been resolved

In Telegram, preview cards are no longer being generated under messages with Telegram's t․me links.

The links still open, even if they don't have a preview. Previews for old links continue to work.

The problem has been observed since at least 3 AM UTC and affects links to chats, channels, messages, stickers, stories, and profiles, among other things.

#outages

Pavel Durov Announces AI Lab Launch in Kazakhstan

This lab marks the first collaboration between Telegram and the supercomputing cluster Alem.ai in Kazakhstan. 
Durov announced it during his speech at the Digital Bridge 2025 forum in Astana.

According to Telegram’s founder, the new development merges blockchain and AI technologies. 
It will first appear in Telegram’s mini-app ecosystem.

Durov also reminded the audience that Kazakhstan was the location of Telegram’s first regional office:

“We are launching a joint project between Telegram and Kazakhstan’s supercomputing cluster, initiated by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence. This technology will allow over a billion people to use AI functions confidentially, transparently, and efficiently. We hope Kazakhstan’s cluster becomes the first major provider of computing power for this network.”

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

Live Broadcasts in Stories With Paid Pinned Messages

In the Beta version of Telegram for iOS 12.2, Stories now feature live broadcasts with the ability to pin your messages using stars.

The duration of the pin, the length of the comment, and the maximum number of emojis allowed depend on the number of stars spent.

This feature is under development and currently works only on the test server. Its behavior may change in the future.

#iOS

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

Auction for Purchasing Limited Gifts

In the beta version of Telegram for iOS 12.2 (31682), a new system for distributing gifts via auction has been implemented.

How the auction currently works:
• 50 gifts are distributed at different intervals among the top 50 participants with the highest bids. 
• If a bid drops out of the top 50, it is automatically carried over to the next draw. 
• If a bid does not win after the final draw, the stars are fully refunded.

At the moment, the auction applies to newly released gifts. Whether the system will also work for previously upgraded gifts is still unknown.

This feature is under development and currently works only on the test server. Its behavior may change in the future.

#iOS #beta