Telegram has launched the first round of a contest to create animated stickers
Round's objective: Create two sets of stickers with at least three vector animated stickers inside. At least one "pack" must use people as characters, and all of the stickers inside each of your packs must feature the same character.
When creating animated stickers specifically for the contest, it's important to rely on the instructions and specifications listed at contest.com/docs/animated_stickers
Applications with links to your own competition works (links to sticker packs) must be sent to @ContestBot. Make sure you have met all the conditions above beforehand.
Stage dates: March 11 — March 26 (until 23:59 Dubai time).
Round's rewards: $200 reward for completing each winning set of stickers (up to 15 stickers per pack), an invitation to participate in the next round of the contest, a chance for the authors of the best works to join the pool of permanent artists of animated Telegram stickers.
Contest prize fund: $50,000+
#contests
Round's objective: Create two sets of stickers with at least three vector animated stickers inside. At least one "pack" must use people as characters, and all of the stickers inside each of your packs must feature the same character.
When creating animated stickers specifically for the contest, it's important to rely on the instructions and specifications listed at contest.com/docs/animated_stickers
Applications with links to your own competition works (links to sticker packs) must be sent to @ContestBot. Make sure you have met all the conditions above beforehand.
Stage dates: March 11 — March 26 (until 23:59 Dubai time).
Round's rewards: $200 reward for completing each winning set of stickers (up to 15 stickers per pack), an invitation to participate in the next round of the contest, a chance for the authors of the best works to join the pool of permanent artists of animated Telegram stickers.
Contest prize fund: $50,000+
#contests
Telegram Desktop updated to version 2.6.2 Beta
What's new:
- Voice chat recording.
- Voice chats in the channels.
- Renaming of voice chats;
- Possibility to raise a hand if a participant has a microphone disabled by administrators.
- Ability for anonymous admins to participate in voice chat.
- The right to launch a voice chat on behalf of the channel (with the ability to choose, broadcast from your profile or from any of your channels).
- Link to voice chat as listener or speaker.
- Ability to save and remove GIFs from the inline bot menu.
- Fixed text disappearing due to cloud drafts syncing.
Download: From official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop
What's new:
- Voice chat recording.
- Voice chats in the channels.
- Renaming of voice chats;
- Possibility to raise a hand if a participant has a microphone disabled by administrators.
- Ability for anonymous admins to participate in voice chat.
- The right to launch a voice chat on behalf of the channel (with the ability to choose, broadcast from your profile or from any of your channels).
- Link to voice chat as listener or speaker.
- Ability to save and remove GIFs from the inline bot menu.
- Fixed text disappearing due to cloud drafts syncing.
Download: From official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop
Online invitation link QR code generator with avatar support
Telegram updated to version 7.5 now has the ability to create a QR code for invitation and permanent links to channels and groups. The generated QR code contains the logo of the messenger, without the ability to pre-include the title image of the conversation or channel.
If you need such a function, you can use our service: qr.tginfo.me
Along with this, the service supports:
— Invitation links (with a group or channel avatar).
— Links to any individual posts.
— Links to sticker pack, theme or cloud background.
— Links to some items from the settings (Android only).
— Links to the web version of the channel.
— Links to the page with telesco.pe.
— Links to the article in telegra.ph.
— Links to any account.
Telegram updated to version 7.5 now has the ability to create a QR code for invitation and permanent links to channels and groups. The generated QR code contains the logo of the messenger, without the ability to pre-include the title image of the conversation or channel.
If you need such a function, you can use our service: qr.tginfo.me
Along with this, the service supports:
— Invitation links (with a group or channel avatar).
— Links to any individual posts.
— Links to sticker pack, theme or cloud background.
— Links to some items from the settings (Android only).
— Links to the web version of the channel.
— Links to the page with telesco.pe.
— Links to the article in telegra.ph.
— Links to any account.
Voice Chats 2.0: Channels, Millions of Listeners, Recorded Chats, Admin Tools
Telegram for Android, iOS and macOS updated to version 7.6 Telegram Desktop updated to version 2.7
Millions of Concurrent Listeners
• Start limitless Voice Chats in Groups and Channels.
• Host discussions that can be listened to by millions of people simultaneously.
Voice Chat Recordings
• Record voice chats to share or publish in Channels later.
• See that a chat is being recorded from the red dot next to its title.
Improved List of Participants
• See user bio texts right from the list of participants.
• Raise your hand to show admins you want to speak.
Tools for Organizers
• Create separate Voice Chat Invite Links for listeners or speakers.
• Change the title of your Voice Chat to give people an idea of the current topic.
• Join Voice Chats as one of your Channels to hide your personal account.
Swipe Action Settings
• Choose which action is performed when you swipe left on a chat in your list: Pin, Mark as Read, Archive, Mute or Delete.
More about this update: telegram.org/blog/voice-chats-on-steroids
Android: Google Play APK official website or verified channel.
iOS: App Store.
TD: from official site or from GitHub.
macOS: App Store or official website.
Telegram for Android, iOS and macOS updated to version 7.6 Telegram Desktop updated to version 2.7
Millions of Concurrent Listeners
• Start limitless Voice Chats in Groups and Channels.
• Host discussions that can be listened to by millions of people simultaneously.
Voice Chat Recordings
• Record voice chats to share or publish in Channels later.
• See that a chat is being recorded from the red dot next to its title.
Improved List of Participants
• See user bio texts right from the list of participants.
• Raise your hand to show admins you want to speak.
Tools for Organizers
• Create separate Voice Chat Invite Links for listeners or speakers.
• Change the title of your Voice Chat to give people an idea of the current topic.
• Join Voice Chats as one of your Channels to hide your personal account.
Swipe Action Settings
• Choose which action is performed when you swipe left on a chat in your list: Pin, Mark as Read, Archive, Mute or Delete.
More about this update: telegram.org/blog/voice-chats-on-steroids
Android: Google Play APK official website or verified channel.
iOS: App Store.
TD: from official site or from GitHub.
macOS: App Store or official website.
Telegram
Voice Chats 2.0: Channels, Millions of Listeners, Recorded Chats, Admin Tools
Voice Chats first appeared in December, adding a new dimension of live talk to Telegram groups. Starting today, they become available in channels too – and there are no more limits on the number of participants. This update also brings recordable voice chats…
Pavel Durov announced the release of video broadcasts in Telegram this spring
Pavel Durov said that after today's update, everyone will be able to launch their own radio station. And later this spring, their own "TV channel" in Telegram.
For technical reasons, some iOS users will have to wait a few more hours before the latest version appears in the App Store. Users of other platforms can use the updated voice chats right now.
Pavel Durov said that after today's update, everyone will be able to launch their own radio station. And later this spring, their own "TV channel" in Telegram.
For technical reasons, some iOS users will have to wait a few more hours before the latest version appears in the App Store. Users of other platforms can use the updated voice chats right now.
Telegram Desktop updated to stable version 2.7.1
What's new:
— Fix editing 'Manage Voice Chats' rights for channel admins.
— Fix verification check display in voice chat participants list.
— Allow removing and blocking channels from voice chats.
— Minor fixes and improvements.
Download: from official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop #stable
What's new:
— Fix editing 'Manage Voice Chats' rights for channel admins.
— Fix verification check display in voice chat participants list.
— Allow removing and blocking channels from voice chats.
— Minor fixes and improvements.
Download: from official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop #stable
The second round of the Android Developer Contest 2021 has started
The task for the round: to implement animations in Telegram for Android based on the provided layouts, optimize them to work on older devices, and create an editor that allows you to adjust their parameters.
Detailed descriptions of all the requirements, precise instructions and criteria by which entries will be judged are given on the contest website. You are advised to additionally follow the announcements on the @contest channel.
Who may participate: everyone can participate in this stage; however, participants in the first round may have a small advantage due to their familiarity with Telegram source code.
Stage date: March 19 — April 4 (until 23:59 Dubai time).
Prize fund: $50,000
#contest
The task for the round: to implement animations in Telegram for Android based on the provided layouts, optimize them to work on older devices, and create an editor that allows you to adjust their parameters.
Detailed descriptions of all the requirements, precise instructions and criteria by which entries will be judged are given on the contest website. You are advised to additionally follow the announcements on the @contest channel.
Who may participate: everyone can participate in this stage; however, participants in the first round may have a small advantage due to their familiarity with Telegram source code.
Stage date: March 19 — April 4 (until 23:59 Dubai time).
Prize fund: $50,000
#contest
Telegram
Telegram Contests
Android Contest 2021, Round 2: Animations.
Contest details
Contest details
Telegram sold $1 billion bonds
Pavel Durov reported that through the sale of bonds, Telegram received more than one billion dollars
"As I said when I launched Telegram almost 8 years ago, the ultimate goal of Telegram is – to become a financially sustainable project that can serve humanity for decades (or centuries). Today's news – is another step towards this goal." – added Pavel.
Pavel Durov reported that through the sale of bonds, Telegram received more than one billion dollars
"As I said when I launched Telegram almost 8 years ago, the ultimate goal of Telegram is – to become a financially sustainable project that can serve humanity for decades (or centuries). Today's news – is another step towards this goal." – added Pavel.
Enter the group chats as a channel
In one of the future updates to Telegram, channel owners will be able to join groups on behalf of the channel, this information was confirmed by the moderator of the translation platform.
Most likely, channel owners will also be able to write comments on posts on behalf of the channel.
This will help to hide your profile not only in your own, but also in other groups.
It is currently unknown when this feature will appear.
In one of the future updates to Telegram, channel owners will be able to join groups on behalf of the channel, this information was confirmed by the moderator of the translation platform.
Most likely, channel owners will also be able to write comments on posts on behalf of the channel.
This will help to hide your profile not only in your own, but also in other groups.
It is currently unknown when this feature will appear.
Pavel Durov told why bondholders do not influence Telegram
Owning bonds does not imply any significant leverage, let alone "friendship" with bondholders.
Telegram bonds are a form of debt that any investor can now buy on the secondary market, none of these investors have received any rights to use Telegram or influence its policies.
"Issuing bonds is very different from selling shares, in which investors receive voting shares, seats on the board of directors, etc. as I noted in my post, the issue of bonds allowed Telegram to raise funds without sacrificing its independence" - added Pavel.
Owning bonds does not imply any significant leverage, let alone "friendship" with bondholders.
Telegram bonds are a form of debt that any investor can now buy on the secondary market, none of these investors have received any rights to use Telegram or influence its policies.
"Issuing bonds is very different from selling shares, in which investors receive voting shares, seats on the board of directors, etc. as I noted in my post, the issue of bonds allowed Telegram to raise funds without sacrificing its independence" - added Pavel.
Forwarded from Beta Info English (Antonio Marreti 🚩)
Telegram X for Android updated to version 0.23.6.1398 Beta
What's new:
- Multipins.
- Support for all new emojis.
- Statistics for group chats.
- Album support for files.
- Support for system night theme.
- Support for sending 2,000 MB files.
- Support for anonymous admins.
- Compress video before sending (select quality).
- Counter of post reposts in the channel's feed (available to everyone).
- Updated menu for mentioning the user in the chat (type @ in the message input field and hold down the user).
- Ability to enable anonymity for admins and yourself directly from the list of participants.
- Updated scrolling chat system (down arrow).
- Updated icon for postponed messages in the dialog list.
- Ability to change the unit of measurement of the weight of files (Settings> Unit size).
- Updated plate if an unknown contact writes.
- Many other improvements.
Fixed:
- Crash when playing .flac files.
- Problem with an endless list of admins in the chat.
- Departure due to specific stickers.
- Many other fixes.
You can download the beta version from Google Play after entering the testing program.
#android #telegramX #update
What's new:
- Multipins.
- Support for all new emojis.
- Statistics for group chats.
- Album support for files.
- Support for system night theme.
- Support for sending 2,000 MB files.
- Support for anonymous admins.
- Compress video before sending (select quality).
- Counter of post reposts in the channel's feed (available to everyone).
- Updated menu for mentioning the user in the chat (type @ in the message input field and hold down the user).
- Ability to enable anonymity for admins and yourself directly from the list of participants.
- Updated scrolling chat system (down arrow).
- Updated icon for postponed messages in the dialog list.
- Ability to change the unit of measurement of the weight of files (Settings> Unit size).
- Updated plate if an unknown contact writes.
- Many other improvements.
Fixed:
- Crash when playing .flac files.
- Problem with an endless list of admins in the chat.
- Departure due to specific stickers.
- Many other fixes.
You can download the beta version from Google Play after entering the testing program.
#android #telegramX #update
Forwarded from Voice Chats in Telegram
FAQ: What voice chat hosts need to know
— To start a voice chat, you need to update your Telegram app to the latest version, then go to your channel info and click on "Start Voice Chat".
— You can set a title for a voice chat. Express the general point of the meeting with your subscribers: specify a title which matches the topic of the conversation.
— Launch audio chats in your channels: In contrast to groups, channels will attract larger audience. Thought, even if you start a voice chat in your group, you can change permission settings to "Only administrators can speak", as it works in channels.
— Announce your voice chat in advance: your subscribers will have time to find it out and plan their time, while you will have time to prepare a conversation plan. In the announcement use the "Voice chat" phrase — it will be easier for us to find your announcement that way and tell our subscribers about the upcoming event.
— The link to your voice chat does not change: if you want to invite listeners, just add
The link will start working as soon as you start the voice chat.
You can create individual invite links for speakers which will stop working at the end of the voice chat. You can generate these only when your voice chat is already running.
— Find a moderator for your voice chat. A moderator will deal with technical tasks on your broadcast. You may ask one of your administrators to do it. The administrator can adjust the sound level of speakers and it will change simultaneously for all listeners.
— Voice chat can be recorded so that other subscribers of your channel can listen to the conversation later: just click on the voice chat recording button at the very beginning of the broadcast. The recording process is being indicated by the flashing red dot at the top (next to the name of the chat). The recording of the voice chat will appear in your Saved Messages as soon as you finish it.
— If you want to let your listeners speak, explain them how to do it. They need to press the "Raise Hand" button and activate their microphone after being approved. Also advise to non-speaking participants to mute their microphones so that they won't produce noise. The same way, turn off your microphone to prevent echo.
#FAQ
— To start a voice chat, you need to update your Telegram app to the latest version, then go to your channel info and click on "Start Voice Chat".
— You can set a title for a voice chat. Express the general point of the meeting with your subscribers: specify a title which matches the topic of the conversation.
— Launch audio chats in your channels: In contrast to groups, channels will attract larger audience. Thought, even if you start a voice chat in your group, you can change permission settings to "Only administrators can speak", as it works in channels.
— Announce your voice chat in advance: your subscribers will have time to find it out and plan their time, while you will have time to prepare a conversation plan. In the announcement use the "Voice chat" phrase — it will be easier for us to find your announcement that way and tell our subscribers about the upcoming event.
— The link to your voice chat does not change: if you want to invite listeners, just add
?voicechat to your own channel address. The complete link will look like this: t.me/voiceinfoen?voicechat.The link will start working as soon as you start the voice chat.
You can create individual invite links for speakers which will stop working at the end of the voice chat. You can generate these only when your voice chat is already running.
— Find a moderator for your voice chat. A moderator will deal with technical tasks on your broadcast. You may ask one of your administrators to do it. The administrator can adjust the sound level of speakers and it will change simultaneously for all listeners.
— Voice chat can be recorded so that other subscribers of your channel can listen to the conversation later: just click on the voice chat recording button at the very beginning of the broadcast. The recording process is being indicated by the flashing red dot at the top (next to the name of the chat). The recording of the voice chat will appear in your Saved Messages as soon as you finish it.
— If you want to let your listeners speak, explain them how to do it. They need to press the "Raise Hand" button and activate their microphone after being approved. Also advise to non-speaking participants to mute their microphones so that they won't produce noise. The same way, turn off your microphone to prevent echo.
#FAQ
Submissions of the second round of the Android contest appeared on the Telegram Contest website.
While judges are preparing the final results, you can explore the published works.
To see a submission, click contester's name and then click "DOWNLOAD .APK" button.
Since the apps were developed by third-party developers, it's not recommended to use your main account.
#contest
While judges are preparing the final results, you can explore the published works.
To see a submission, click contester's name and then click "DOWNLOAD .APK" button.
Since the apps were developed by third-party developers, it's not recommended to use your main account.
#contest
The results of the first round of the Data Clustering Contest have been announced.
Recall that the main task of this stage was to create a C / C++ library, which could determine the language affiliation and topics of Telegram channels based on the data provided.
The prizes were divided as follows:
— 2 first place winners will receive $9.000 each.
— 3 runners-up will receive $5,000 each.
— 4 contestants who took third place will receive $3,000 each.
— 3 contestants who took fourth place will receive $2,000 each.
In the judges' assessment, the exact sorting by category was more significant than the sorting by language. However, the overall speed of the algorithm influenced the final decision of the jury. For correcting mistakes and correcting the competition work, participants were fined.
Detailed information about the winners and their prizes can be viewed on the official Telegram contests channel.
The next round of the competition will be announced within two weeks. All participants of the first stage will be able to take part in the second round.
#contest
Recall that the main task of this stage was to create a C / C++ library, which could determine the language affiliation and topics of Telegram channels based on the data provided.
The prizes were divided as follows:
— 2 first place winners will receive $9.000 each.
— 3 runners-up will receive $5,000 each.
— 4 contestants who took third place will receive $3,000 each.
— 3 contestants who took fourth place will receive $2,000 each.
In the judges' assessment, the exact sorting by category was more significant than the sorting by language. However, the overall speed of the algorithm influenced the final decision of the jury. For correcting mistakes and correcting the competition work, participants were fined.
Detailed information about the winners and their prizes can be viewed on the official Telegram contests channel.
The next round of the competition will be announced within two weeks. All participants of the first stage will be able to take part in the second round.
#contest
Pavel Durov is in the top 10 richest Russians
Pavel Durov was featured in the top ten richest Russian billionaires list according to Forbes, ranking 9th.
The publication estimates the fortune of the founder of Telegram at $17.2B. The growth for last year is estimated by Forbes at +$13.8B. It's explained by the bonds issued to raise funds for the messenger.
Pavel Durov was featured in the top ten richest Russian billionaires list according to Forbes, ranking 9th.
The publication estimates the fortune of the founder of Telegram at $17.2B. The growth for last year is estimated by Forbes at +$13.8B. It's explained by the bonds issued to raise funds for the messenger.
Voice chats update
On the official translation platform of the messenger, the Telegram for iOS client has new lines, from which you can learn about the functions of the upcoming update.
What's new:
— Ability to schedule (postpone) voices.
— Ability to add cover to voice chat.
— Ability to prematurely start a schedule voice chat.
#iOS
On the official translation platform of the messenger, the Telegram for iOS client has new lines, from which you can learn about the functions of the upcoming update.
What's new:
— Ability to schedule (postpone) voices.
— Ability to add cover to voice chat.
— Ability to prematurely start a schedule voice chat.
#iOS
Telegram could hold an IPO within two years. The company can put on the market 10-25% of shares and expects an estimate of $ 30-50 billion
Telegram has begun preparations for an IPO, the likely timing of it is 2023, a source close to the company told Vedomosti.
This information was confirmed by two other interlocutors of Vedomosti, one of whom is close to the auditor preparing Telegram for placement, the other to the investment bank, familiar with Telegram's plans. The messenger began pre-IPO diagnostics and is now choosing the region and the exchanges on which it plans to conduct the placement, the first says. In addition to the IPO, it is considering two more options: direct listing and using a SPAC company to enter the stock exchange, although Telegram, according to Vedomosti's interlocutor, "has already outgrown this mechanism."
The most attractive scenario for Telegram shareholders is a direct listing, for example, on the New York NYSE, as the corporate messenger Slack did, says Petr Pokhvalin, managing partner of the VDI Group consulting company. This is the fastest way to get liquidity without the restrictions and costs associated with organizing an IPO, he said.
During the initial placement, Telegram can be estimated at $ 30-50 billion. The consultants propose to link the company's valuation to the monthly number of active Telegram users and proceed from the estimate of one active user at $ 50. "By the time of placement on the horizon of two years, the messenger will probably gain 0.8-1 billion users," predicts the source of Vedomosti.
Up to 25% of Telegram shares can be released for free circulation. A source close to the investment bank claims that the lower estimate for the messenger's free float is 10%. “At the same time, Durov is scrupulous about control over the platform, the maximum that can be offered to investors is a blocking stake,” he says.
Need to mention, according to information from Durov's Code, Telegram sees IPO only one of multiple possible ways [ru] to raise funds, while not excluding other options.
Telegram has begun preparations for an IPO, the likely timing of it is 2023, a source close to the company told Vedomosti.
This information was confirmed by two other interlocutors of Vedomosti, one of whom is close to the auditor preparing Telegram for placement, the other to the investment bank, familiar with Telegram's plans. The messenger began pre-IPO diagnostics and is now choosing the region and the exchanges on which it plans to conduct the placement, the first says. In addition to the IPO, it is considering two more options: direct listing and using a SPAC company to enter the stock exchange, although Telegram, according to Vedomosti's interlocutor, "has already outgrown this mechanism."
The most attractive scenario for Telegram shareholders is a direct listing, for example, on the New York NYSE, as the corporate messenger Slack did, says Petr Pokhvalin, managing partner of the VDI Group consulting company. This is the fastest way to get liquidity without the restrictions and costs associated with organizing an IPO, he said.
During the initial placement, Telegram can be estimated at $ 30-50 billion. The consultants propose to link the company's valuation to the monthly number of active Telegram users and proceed from the estimate of one active user at $ 50. "By the time of placement on the horizon of two years, the messenger will probably gain 0.8-1 billion users," predicts the source of Vedomosti.
Up to 25% of Telegram shares can be released for free circulation. A source close to the investment bank claims that the lower estimate for the messenger's free float is 10%. “At the same time, Durov is scrupulous about control over the platform, the maximum that can be offered to investors is a blocking stake,” he says.
Need to mention, according to information from Durov's Code, Telegram sees IPO only one of multiple possible ways [ru] to raise funds, while not excluding other options.
Ведомости
Telegram планирует провести IPO в течение двух лет
Мессенджер рассчитывает на оценку в $30–50 млрд и может выпустить на рынок 10–25% акций
Telegram launched two new web clients
Both versions support animated stickers, dark mode, chat folders, and more.
More information: bugs.telegram.org/c/4002
webz.telegram.org
webk.telegram.org
#web
Both versions support animated stickers, dark mode, chat folders, and more.
More information: bugs.telegram.org/c/4002
webz.telegram.org
webk.telegram.org
#web
Telegram for Android with no copyright restrictions
Telegram can be downloaded from Google Play, which sets one into a number of limitations: piracy content must be blocked, or else the app will be kicked out of the store. Moreover, each update gets delayed because of app moderation.
Telegram launches new distribution channel for the Android app — APK file download from the official website. The version you can download there is special: according to the site, it has less restrictions and updates faster than the Google Play one. It means the app has copyright restrictions disabled and has built-in updater to bypass the app store.
Such experience is already applied for Telegram Desktop and Telegram MacOS, if you download them from the official website.
You can also download the new version from the official channel: @TAndroidAPK.
telegram.org/android
#Android #update
Telegram can be downloaded from Google Play, which sets one into a number of limitations: piracy content must be blocked, or else the app will be kicked out of the store. Moreover, each update gets delayed because of app moderation.
Telegram launches new distribution channel for the Android app — APK file download from the official website. The version you can download there is special: according to the site, it has less restrictions and updates faster than the Google Play one. It means the app has copyright restrictions disabled and has built-in updater to bypass the app store.
Such experience is already applied for Telegram Desktop and Telegram MacOS, if you download them from the official website.
You can also download the new version from the official channel: @TAndroidAPK.
telegram.org/android
#Android #update
Telegram update for Android to version 7.7.1
Version 7.7 is still not available on Google Play and there is a new release on the official website. Version 7.7 brings us updated voice chats and other not yet announced features, and the 7.7.1 (2291) update contains only bug fixes.
In addition to frequent updates, the blocking of pirated content is partially disabled in the client from the site, and an update mechanism is built-in bypassing the application store, which is not working yet.
You can download the update from the official site, or verified channel.
#Android #update
Version 7.7 is still not available on Google Play and there is a new release on the official website. Version 7.7 brings us updated voice chats and other not yet announced features, and the 7.7.1 (2291) update contains only bug fixes.
In addition to frequent updates, the blocking of pirated content is partially disabled in the client from the site, and an update mechanism is built-in bypassing the application store, which is not working yet.
You can download the update from the official site, or verified channel.
#Android #update