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
⚡️ Telegram has banned SMS auth on PC and in browser
Telegram Desktop, Telegram MacOS and all official web versions (Webogram, WebK, WebZ, React) stopped sending SMS auth codes. Now, if there are no other active sessions, you can only use an already authorized mobile device with an active Internet connection to log in, since the code is being received as an in-app message. SMS continues to work in mobile apps and unofficial Telegram Desktop builds.
The intent of this change is unclear, since it will not increase security: spammers can easily use a different client. Telegram developers do not comment on this situation, but indicate that this change will remain forever. Furthermore, the negative impact of this change is obvious: in order to log in without already having an authorized device nearby, you have to have a phone with the Internet turned on, and if the phone does not have Telegram installed, you will have to download it first (if your device supports Telegram at all), then go through SMS login process in it, and only after that you can get the code to log in on PC.
Furthermore, it doesn't seem to save funds either (SMS providers charge Telegram for authorization codes): by default, Telegram Desktop sends auth code to the app, user can choose SMS auth only if they actually need it.
At the same time, 6-digit auth codes are being tested for some numbers on the test server. Currently, users receive 5-digit auth codes.
It seems these two events are not related to each other, but there is a noticeable tendency to increase authorization security lately.
Telegram Desktop, Telegram MacOS and all official web versions (Webogram, WebK, WebZ, React) stopped sending SMS auth codes. Now, if there are no other active sessions, you can only use an already authorized mobile device with an active Internet connection to log in, since the code is being received as an in-app message. SMS continues to work in mobile apps and unofficial Telegram Desktop builds.
The intent of this change is unclear, since it will not increase security: spammers can easily use a different client. Telegram developers do not comment on this situation, but indicate that this change will remain forever. Furthermore, the negative impact of this change is obvious: in order to log in without already having an authorized device nearby, you have to have a phone with the Internet turned on, and if the phone does not have Telegram installed, you will have to download it first (if your device supports Telegram at all), then go through SMS login process in it, and only after that you can get the code to log in on PC.
Furthermore, it doesn't seem to save funds either (SMS providers charge Telegram for authorization codes): by default, Telegram Desktop sends auth code to the app, user can choose SMS auth only if they actually need it.
At the same time, 6-digit auth codes are being tested for some numbers on the test server. Currently, users receive 5-digit auth codes.
It seems these two events are not related to each other, but there is a noticeable tendency to increase authorization security lately.
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Two new positions to work in Telegram
On the official page of the messenger has information about two new vacancies:
• Content Moderator
— Responsibilities: Use a specialized interface to manually sort content according to provided guidelines.
— Preferred qualifications: Fluency in English, strong analytical skills, quick reaction, attention to detail.
• Translator
— Responsibilities: Translate app and website interfaces, blog posts, changelogs, and other text with a high level of precision on ambitious deadlines.
— Preferred qualifications: Fluency in English and a native-level fluency in another language, excellent written communication skills with a focus on detail.
You can submit an application through the official bot @jobs_bot.
On the official page of the messenger has information about two new vacancies:
• Content Moderator
— Responsibilities: Use a specialized interface to manually sort content according to provided guidelines.
— Preferred qualifications: Fluency in English, strong analytical skills, quick reaction, attention to detail.
• Translator
— Responsibilities: Translate app and website interfaces, blog posts, changelogs, and other text with a high level of precision on ambitious deadlines.
— Preferred qualifications: Fluency in English and a native-level fluency in another language, excellent written communication skills with a focus on detail.
You can submit an application through the official bot @jobs_bot.
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Payments 2.0, scheduled Voice Chats and new web apps
Telegram for Android, iOS, and macOS 7.7 are released
Payments 2.0
• Now you can purchase goods and services right in channels
• Sellers can choose from 8 payment systems
• Telegram doesn't take fees and doesn't store your payment and delivery information
• You can test the new features in @TestStore channel.
Scheduled Voice Chats
• Now you can announce an upcoming Voice Chat
• Participants can see the announcement and subscribe for a reminder when the chat will start
Voice Chat participants info
• Now you can easily see photo and data of any participant
• You can edit your profile picture and bio right from the voice chat
New web apps
• Launched two new telegram apps for browsers – width animated stickers, dark mode, folders and more: t.me/tginfoen/1166.
Install from APK
• Now you can receive updates faster by installing Telegram right from the official website: t.me/tginfoen/1167
Media viewer improvements
• Now you can pinch to zoom photos and videos without opening them on full screen
• Videos can be sought forward or backward by holding the right or the left edge of your device correspondingly
• Double tap on the edge to seek thought a video, 10 seconds on Android, 15 on iOS
Read more here: telegram.org/blog/payments-2-0-scheduled-voice-chats/
While iOS users can already download this update from the App Store, Google told they are “currently experiencing longer than usual review times due to adjusted work schedules”. Luckily, you don't have to wait until the review is completed.
Android: Google Play, APK from official website or verified channel.
iOS: App Store.
macOS: from App Store or verified channel.
#update #Android #iOS #macOS
Telegram for Android, iOS, and macOS 7.7 are released
Payments 2.0
• Now you can purchase goods and services right in channels
• Sellers can choose from 8 payment systems
• Telegram doesn't take fees and doesn't store your payment and delivery information
• You can test the new features in @TestStore channel.
Scheduled Voice Chats
• Now you can announce an upcoming Voice Chat
• Participants can see the announcement and subscribe for a reminder when the chat will start
Voice Chat participants info
• Now you can easily see photo and data of any participant
• You can edit your profile picture and bio right from the voice chat
New web apps
• Launched two new telegram apps for browsers – width animated stickers, dark mode, folders and more: t.me/tginfoen/1166.
Install from APK
• Now you can receive updates faster by installing Telegram right from the official website: t.me/tginfoen/1167
Media viewer improvements
• Now you can pinch to zoom photos and videos without opening them on full screen
• Videos can be sought forward or backward by holding the right or the left edge of your device correspondingly
• Double tap on the edge to seek thought a video, 10 seconds on Android, 15 on iOS
Read more here: telegram.org/blog/payments-2-0-scheduled-voice-chats/
While iOS users can already download this update from the App Store, Google told they are “currently experiencing longer than usual review times due to adjusted work schedules”. Luckily, you don't have to wait until the review is completed.
Android: Google Play, APK from official website or verified channel.
iOS: App Store.
macOS: from App Store or verified channel.
#update #Android #iOS #macOS
Telegram
Payments 2.0, Scheduled Voice Chats, New Web Versions
This update brings Payments 2.0 for all Telegram chats, Scheduling and Mini Profiles for Voice Chats, new versions of Telegram Web for your browser, and more.
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Bot API was updated to version 5.2
What's new:
- Payments 2.0 support
- Inline mode payments support
- Groups, supergroups, and channels payments support
- Optional tips support for
- Now you can optionally allow paying for forwarded invoices
- Added
- Added scheduled Voice Chat message type
- Fixed mistakes in documentation
Important changes:
— In Bot API v5.3 a one-time change will happen which will update unique identifiers for photos
— Soon in large chats, join messages won't be displayed
Full changelog on the website.
#update #BotAPI
What's new:
- Payments 2.0 support
- Inline mode payments support
- Groups, supergroups, and channels payments support
- Optional tips support for
sendInvoice method- Now you can optionally allow paying for forwarded invoices
- Added
chat_type field in inline mode, so a bot can identify from what kind of chat a request comes from- Added scheduled Voice Chat message type
- Fixed mistakes in documentation
Important changes:
— In Bot API v5.3 a one-time change will happen which will update unique identifiers for photos
— Soon in large chats, join messages won't be displayed
Full changelog on the website.
#update #BotAPI
core.telegram.org
Bot API changelog
The Bot API is an HTTP-based interface created for developers keen on building bots for Telegram. To learn how to create…
Telegram Desktop was updated to version 2.7.3
What's new:
— Fix crash on some versions of Linux
— Fix video not stopping when PiP window is closed
— Fix messages marking as read if the Windows session is locked
Download: from official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop
What's new:
— Fix crash on some versions of Linux
— Fix video not stopping when PiP window is closed
— Fix messages marking as read if the Windows session is locked
Download: from official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop
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Video calls and TV broadcasts to be released in May
Pavel Durov promised to have video calls in the next Telegram updates.
Features:
— Traffic encryption.
— Noise suppression.
— Support for PCs and tablets.
— Screen sharing.
t.me/durov/160
Pavel Durov promised to have video calls in the next Telegram updates.
Features:
— Traffic encryption.
— Noise suppression.
— Support for PCs and tablets.
— Screen sharing.
t.me/durov/160
Telegram Desktop was updated to version 2.7.4
What's new:
— Fix crash in viewing an invoice after a payment is made.
— Respect Focus Assist only for native notifications.
— Mark messages as read only in active window.
Download: from official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop
What's new:
— Fix crash in viewing an invoice after a payment is made.
— Respect Focus Assist only for native notifications.
— Mark messages as read only in active window.
Download: from official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop
Telegram Info English
Payments 2.0, scheduled Voice Chats and new web apps Telegram for Android, iOS, and macOS 7.7 are released Payments 2.0 • Now you can purchase goods and services right in channels • Sellers can choose from 8 payment systems • Telegram doesn't take fees…
Telegram for Android on Google Play has been updated to version 7.7.2
The update was delayed due to a blockage in checking for updates in the store.
What's new: t.me/tginfoen/1172
#Android #update
The update was delayed due to a blockage in checking for updates in the store.
What's new: t.me/tginfoen/1172
#Android #update
Telegram launches new bond placement for $ 750 million
Taking into account the bonds issued in March, the messenger will attract $ 1.75 billion, a source informed about the terms of the deal told Vedomosti.
On April 28, the organizers of the placement closed the order book, the papers will go into circulation on the market on May 6, it follows from the closed Bloomberg mailing list for investors.
The parameters of the bonds are identical to the first issue, which was posted in March 2021. The minimum lot for purchase was $ 500 thousand, the par value of the bond was $ 1,000. The maturity date is March 22, 2026, the coupon rate is 7% per annum with a semi-annual coupon period.
The organizers of the new placement were JP Morgan, Singapore investment bank DBS and Russian Aton. The additional bond issue is targeted at international investors. The buyers of 50% of the bonds are Asian funds, 40% come from large global institutional funds and 10% will be received by Russian companies.
Taking into account the bonds issued in March, the messenger will attract $ 1.75 billion, a source informed about the terms of the deal told Vedomosti.
On April 28, the organizers of the placement closed the order book, the papers will go into circulation on the market on May 6, it follows from the closed Bloomberg mailing list for investors.
The parameters of the bonds are identical to the first issue, which was posted in March 2021. The minimum lot for purchase was $ 500 thousand, the par value of the bond was $ 1,000. The maturity date is March 22, 2026, the coupon rate is 7% per annum with a semi-annual coupon period.
The organizers of the new placement were JP Morgan, Singapore investment bank DBS and Russian Aton. The additional bond issue is targeted at international investors. The buyers of 50% of the bonds are Asian funds, 40% come from large global institutional funds and 10% will be received by Russian companies.
Ведомости
Telegram проводит новое размещение облигаций на $750 млн
С учетом выпущенных в марте бондов мессенджер привлечет $1,75 млрд
Verification with TikTok, Snapchat, VK
The official website has updated the list of platforms that can be used to gain verification in Telegram: TikTok, Snapchat, and VK appeared in it.
Not so long ago, the messenger team was issuing verification only at their own opinion. Last year, Telegram liberalized this process by allowing channels and chats to validate own importance via @VerifyBot by having verification on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and/or having own Wikipedia pages. It is still impossible to get verification for a personal profile.
#verification
The official website has updated the list of platforms that can be used to gain verification in Telegram: TikTok, Snapchat, and VK appeared in it.
Not so long ago, the messenger team was issuing verification only at their own opinion. Last year, Telegram liberalized this process by allowing channels and chats to validate own importance via @VerifyBot by having verification on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and/or having own Wikipedia pages. It is still impossible to get verification for a personal profile.
#verification
Telegram tips link in app
The "Telegram Features" section has appeared in the settings menu of the Beta version of Telegram for iOS.
The button redirects to the official channel called "Telegram Tips", which tells about capabilities of the messenger. This should help beginners learn the functions and navigate the messenger easier.
Previously, such a tab managed to appear in the update of the Android client.
#iOS
The "Telegram Features" section has appeared in the settings menu of the Beta version of Telegram for iOS.
The button redirects to the official channel called "Telegram Tips", which tells about capabilities of the messenger. This should help beginners learn the functions and navigate the messenger easier.
Previously, such a tab managed to appear in the update of the Android client.
#iOS
Group Video Calls and Screen sharing
Now you can start a video broadcast in a voice chat on Telegram iOS Beta.
As the broadcast goes on, the presenter can also choose what camera should be used — either main or selfie one.
Yet another new tool for the speakers is screen sharing: a participant now can share their device screen with the other viewers.
All these features will also appear soon in Unigram.
#iOS
Now you can start a video broadcast in a voice chat on Telegram iOS Beta.
As the broadcast goes on, the presenter can also choose what camera should be used — either main or selfie one.
Yet another new tool for the speakers is screen sharing: a participant now can share their device screen with the other viewers.
All these features will also appear soon in Unigram.
#iOS