Telegram for Android and iOS updated to version 11.7, Telegram Desktop updated to version 5.10.5
The applications provide users with the following new features.
• The ability to “wear” collectible gifts
Owners of collectible gifts can now “wear” them: use the emoji, background, and pattern of such a gift to decorate their profile. To do this, press the “Wear” button on the collectible gift screen.
• The ability to send collectible gifts to the blockchain
Now gifts — just like collectible public names and phone numbers — can be transferred or auctioned using the TON blockchain. This way, owners will be able to maintain control over collectible gifts — even if they lose access to their Telegram account or delete it.
To send a gift to the blockchain, go to “Settings > My profile > My gifts” and tap on one of the gifts, then select “Transfer > Send via blockchain”.
• Gifts for channels
Now you can give gifts not only to other users, but also to channels. To do this, open the channel and click the 🎁 button in the lower right corner, or open the channel profile and select the appropriate option from the menu of the button with three dots in the corner of the screen.
The owner of the channel that received the gift can hide it from the channel profile, upgrade it, or send it to a user, another channel, or the blockchain. Subscribers of the channel may also view gifts that aren't hidden by the channel, as well as apply various filters to the channel's public gift list.
Please note: the ability to send gifts to channels will be available to users in different regions gradually. But it is already guaranteed to be available for the @durov channel.
• Posting gifts in stories and links to gifts
You can now share your gifts in stories. In addition, each collectible gift now has a unique link in the
Furthermore, users of the Telegram app for iOS now have the ability to choose a video cover when publishing it and send star reactions to channel posts on behalf of their public channels.
• Article on the official Telegram blog
https://telegram.org/blog/wear-gifts-blockchain-and-more
Download the update
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or verified channel.
• iOS: App Store.
• Windows/macOS/Linux: official website or GitHub.
• Windows: Microsoft Store.
• Linux: Flathub or Snapcraft.
#update #Android #iOS #desktop
The applications provide users with the following new features.
• The ability to “wear” collectible gifts
Owners of collectible gifts can now “wear” them: use the emoji, background, and pattern of such a gift to decorate their profile. To do this, press the “Wear” button on the collectible gift screen.
• The ability to send collectible gifts to the blockchain
Now gifts — just like collectible public names and phone numbers — can be transferred or auctioned using the TON blockchain. This way, owners will be able to maintain control over collectible gifts — even if they lose access to their Telegram account or delete it.
To send a gift to the blockchain, go to “Settings > My profile > My gifts” and tap on one of the gifts, then select “Transfer > Send via blockchain”.
• Gifts for channels
Now you can give gifts not only to other users, but also to channels. To do this, open the channel and click the 🎁 button in the lower right corner, or open the channel profile and select the appropriate option from the menu of the button with three dots in the corner of the screen.
The owner of the channel that received the gift can hide it from the channel profile, upgrade it, or send it to a user, another channel, or the blockchain. Subscribers of the channel may also view gifts that aren't hidden by the channel, as well as apply various filters to the channel's public gift list.
Please note: the ability to send gifts to channels will be available to users in different regions gradually. But it is already guaranteed to be available for the @durov channel.
• Posting gifts in stories and links to gifts
You can now share your gifts in stories. In addition, each collectible gift now has a unique link in the
t.me/nft format.Furthermore, users of the Telegram app for iOS now have the ability to choose a video cover when publishing it and send star reactions to channel posts on behalf of their public channels.
• Article on the official Telegram blog
https://telegram.org/blog/wear-gifts-blockchain-and-more
Download the update
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or verified channel.
• iOS: App Store.
• Windows/macOS/Linux: official website or GitHub.
• Windows: Microsoft Store.
• Linux: Flathub or Snapcraft.
#update #Android #iOS #desktop
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Telegram Desktop Has Been Updated to Version 5.11.0
What's new:
• Section for shortcuts editing: Settings › Chat settings › Keyboard Shortcuts
• Copy video links at current time.
• Set custom video covers when posting to channels.
• Send paid reactions from the name of your channels.
Download: official website or GitHub.
#update #desktop
What's new:
• Section for shortcuts editing: Settings › Chat settings › Keyboard Shortcuts
• Copy video links at current time.
• Set custom video covers when posting to channels.
• Send paid reactions from the name of your channels.
Download: official website or GitHub.
#update #desktop
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Telegram for Android and iOS Updated to Version 11.8
The following features are now available to users in the new version of the applications:
Paid Messages
Users subscribed to Telegram Premium may now charge a fee for private messages. Contacts and those exempted are not subject to fees. The options for this feature are located in “Settings › Privacy and Security › Messages”. When “Charge for Messages” is selected, you may select the amount of stars required to send a message and users that are exempt from fees. 85% of the stars spent on fees go to the recipient of the messages, and Telegram takes the other 15%.
Paid Messages in Groups
Groups may also set a fee for sending messages, requiring that regular members of the group pay the selected fee for each message they send. When enabled, messages cannot be scheduled, and existing scheduled messages will fail to send. Like the fee for messages in 1-on-1 chats, 85% of the stars go to the group, and the other 15% go to Telegram.
Withdrawal of Stars
Users may now withdraw stars from their personal balance through the Fragment.com platform. The corresponding button is available in the “My Stars” section of the in-app settings.
Premium for Stars
Users may now gift and purchase Premium subscriptions using stars. At the moment, three months costs 1,000 stars, six months costs 1,500 stars, and a year costs 2,500 stars.
More Details About Your Chat Partner
When someone outside your contacts messages you for the first time, the following information is now displayed:
• Their country (based on their phone number).
• Any shared groups you have in common.
• When they joined Telegram.
• When they last updated their username or profile picture.
• Indicators showing whether the user is an official account, has third-party verification, or is just a regular user.
Pinning Collectible Gifts to Your Profile
Users may now pin collectible gifts to their profiles in “My Profile › Gifts”. To do this, long press the desired gift, and then press “Pin”. Pinned gifts are displayed at the top of their owner's profile in addition to being at the top of their public gifts, and on Android the first pinned gift sits atop the owner's profile picture.
Broadcasting Content From Telegram Using Google Cast
Users may now broadcast media, such as videos, photos, and music, to devices that support the Google Cast protocol.
The broadcast function is available from the media viewer and music player.
Article: https://telegram.org/blog/star-messages-gateway-2-0-and-more
How to Update
• Android: Download from Google Play, APK from the official website, or the verified channel.
• iOS: Download from the App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
The following features are now available to users in the new version of the applications:
Paid Messages
Users subscribed to Telegram Premium may now charge a fee for private messages. Contacts and those exempted are not subject to fees. The options for this feature are located in “Settings › Privacy and Security › Messages”. When “Charge for Messages” is selected, you may select the amount of stars required to send a message and users that are exempt from fees. 85% of the stars spent on fees go to the recipient of the messages, and Telegram takes the other 15%.
Paid Messages in Groups
Groups may also set a fee for sending messages, requiring that regular members of the group pay the selected fee for each message they send. When enabled, messages cannot be scheduled, and existing scheduled messages will fail to send. Like the fee for messages in 1-on-1 chats, 85% of the stars go to the group, and the other 15% go to Telegram.
Withdrawal of Stars
Users may now withdraw stars from their personal balance through the Fragment.com platform. The corresponding button is available in the “My Stars” section of the in-app settings.
Premium for Stars
Users may now gift and purchase Premium subscriptions using stars. At the moment, three months costs 1,000 stars, six months costs 1,500 stars, and a year costs 2,500 stars.
More Details About Your Chat Partner
When someone outside your contacts messages you for the first time, the following information is now displayed:
• Their country (based on their phone number).
• Any shared groups you have in common.
• When they joined Telegram.
• When they last updated their username or profile picture.
• Indicators showing whether the user is an official account, has third-party verification, or is just a regular user.
Pinning Collectible Gifts to Your Profile
Users may now pin collectible gifts to their profiles in “My Profile › Gifts”. To do this, long press the desired gift, and then press “Pin”. Pinned gifts are displayed at the top of their owner's profile in addition to being at the top of their public gifts, and on Android the first pinned gift sits atop the owner's profile picture.
Broadcasting Content From Telegram Using Google Cast
Users may now broadcast media, such as videos, photos, and music, to devices that support the Google Cast protocol.
The broadcast function is available from the media viewer and music player.
Article: https://telegram.org/blog/star-messages-gateway-2-0-and-more
How to Update
• Android: Download from Google Play, APK from the official website, or the verified channel.
• iOS: Download from the App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
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Telegram Desktop Has Been Updated to Version 5.12.2
What's new:
• Set a fee for incoming messages from unknown users.
• Set a fee for messages in groups or channel comments.
• Show some information about who's messaging you.
• Pin gifts on your profile.
Download: official website or GitHub.
#update #desktop
What's new:
• Set a fee for incoming messages from unknown users.
• Set a fee for messages in groups or channel comments.
• Show some information about who's messaging you.
• Pin gifts on your profile.
Download: official website or GitHub.
#update #desktop
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Telegram for Android and iOS Updated to Version 11.9
The following features are now available to users in the new version of the applications:
New Privacy Settings for Gifts
Premium users can now choose the types of gifts they want to receive from others:
• Limited-Edition gifts
• Unlimited gifts
• Unique gifts
• Premium Subscription gifts
Additionally, a gift button can now be enabled in the message input field in private chats.
Chat Bot Permission Settings
A new option in "Telegram for Business" allows users to fine-tune chat bot permissions. The settings are divided into four categories:
• Message management
• Profile management
• Gift and star management
• Story management
To access advanced bot permission settings, the bot must first be added in "Telegram for Business › Chat Bots". This feature is available only for Telegram Premium subscribers.
Additionally, the apps now include:
• Service messages about refunded stars used for sending private chat.
• New animations when pressing and holding gifts.
• A notification when the pinned gift limit (6) is reached, allowing users to unpin a previous one.
• Support for local data storage in mini-apps.
How to Update
• Android: Download from Google Play, APK from the official website, or the verified channel.
• iOS: Download from the App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
The following features are now available to users in the new version of the applications:
New Privacy Settings for Gifts
Premium users can now choose the types of gifts they want to receive from others:
• Limited-Edition gifts
• Unlimited gifts
• Unique gifts
• Premium Subscription gifts
Additionally, a gift button can now be enabled in the message input field in private chats.
Chat Bot Permission Settings
A new option in "Telegram for Business" allows users to fine-tune chat bot permissions. The settings are divided into four categories:
• Message management
• Profile management
• Gift and star management
• Story management
To access advanced bot permission settings, the bot must first be added in "Telegram for Business › Chat Bots". This feature is available only for Telegram Premium subscribers.
Additionally, the apps now include:
• Service messages about refunded stars used for sending private chat.
• New animations when pressing and holding gifts.
• A notification when the pinned gift limit (6) is reached, allowing users to unpin a previous one.
• Support for local data storage in mini-apps.
How to Update
• Android: Download from Google Play, APK from the official website, or the verified channel.
• iOS: Download from the App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
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Telegram Desktop Has Been Updated to Version 5.13.1
What's new
5.13.0:
• Allow transferring my unique gifts from Send Gift section.
• Edit type of gifts you accept in Settings > Privacy and Security.
• Swipe navigation using swipe gesture on touchpads / touchscreens.
• Choose chat list quick action for swipe or middle click.
5.13.1:
• Fix crash in group/channel stories.
Download: official website or GitHub.
#update #desktop
What's new
5.13.0:
• Allow transferring my unique gifts from Send Gift section.
• Edit type of gifts you accept in Settings > Privacy and Security.
• Swipe navigation using swipe gesture on touchpads / touchscreens.
• Choose chat list quick action for swipe or middle click.
5.13.1:
• Fix crash in group/channel stories.
Download: official website or GitHub.
#update #desktop
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Telegram for Android Updated to Version 11.9.2, Telegram for iOS Updated to Version 11.10
The following features are now available to users in the new version of the applications:
Group calls with enhanced security
• End-to-end encryption: Calls are protected with end-to-end encryption, and participants can verify security using four emojis displayed on their screens.
• Blockchain-like technology: Used to prevent hidden connections from third parties, including Telegram itself.
• Spontaneous conferences: You can now create calls without first creating a group – ideal for work meetings or chatting with friends and family.
Automation for Telegram Business
• Chatbots for accounts: Premium users can connect third-party bots to automate messages, manage profiles, and stories.
• Flexible permission settings: Bot permissions can be configured through options like "Manage Messages" or "Manage Profile" with detailed controls.
Gift system improvements
• Gift type selection: Premium users can restrict which types of gifts they receive – such as "Unique" or "Limited" gifts.
• Visibility management: Ability to hide certain gifts in your profile or show them only to selected contacts.
Moderation and appeals
• Account freezing: Users who violate the rules now receive a "frozen account" status with the right to appeal directly via the Telegram interface.
• Faster reporting: Ability to report and block unwanted contacts in a single tap.
New gestures in the interface
• Quick forwarding: Hold the "Share" button to instantly send a post to "Saved Messages" or recent chats.
• Creating stories on iOS: Swiping right on the stories bar opens the story editor-just like the gesture in the chat list.
Article: https://telegram.org/blog/group-calls-made-easy
How to Update
• Android: Download from Google Play, APK from the official website, or the verified channel.
• iOS: Download from the App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
The following features are now available to users in the new version of the applications:
Group calls with enhanced security
• End-to-end encryption: Calls are protected with end-to-end encryption, and participants can verify security using four emojis displayed on their screens.
• Blockchain-like technology: Used to prevent hidden connections from third parties, including Telegram itself.
• Spontaneous conferences: You can now create calls without first creating a group – ideal for work meetings or chatting with friends and family.
Automation for Telegram Business
• Chatbots for accounts: Premium users can connect third-party bots to automate messages, manage profiles, and stories.
• Flexible permission settings: Bot permissions can be configured through options like "Manage Messages" or "Manage Profile" with detailed controls.
Gift system improvements
• Gift type selection: Premium users can restrict which types of gifts they receive – such as "Unique" or "Limited" gifts.
• Visibility management: Ability to hide certain gifts in your profile or show them only to selected contacts.
Moderation and appeals
• Account freezing: Users who violate the rules now receive a "frozen account" status with the right to appeal directly via the Telegram interface.
• Faster reporting: Ability to report and block unwanted contacts in a single tap.
New gestures in the interface
• Quick forwarding: Hold the "Share" button to instantly send a post to "Saved Messages" or recent chats.
• Creating stories on iOS: Swiping right on the stories bar opens the story editor-just like the gesture in the chat list.
Article: https://telegram.org/blog/group-calls-made-easy
How to Update
• Android: Download from Google Play, APK from the official website, or the verified channel.
• iOS: Download from the App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
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Telegram Desktop Updated To Version 5.14.1
What's new?
• Group audio and video calls now support conferences: quick start, inviting multiple participants at once, managing invitations, converting regular calls into conferences, reconnecting, separate incoming call window, "Join Call" button in link previews, sharing conference links, improved navigation and participant management.
• New interface for creating group calls directly from chats.
• New section for birthdays and a special status for contacts whose birthday is tomorrow.
• Birthday reminders, premium offers, balance top-up, and subscription renewal options.
• New settings section for changing email and entering login confirmation codes.
• Support for Device Storage in web applications.
• Numerous fixes and stability improvements.
Download:
• Windows/macOS/Linux: Official website or GitHub.
• Windows: Microsoft Store.
• Linux: Flathub, Snapcraft.
#update #desktop
What's new?
• Group audio and video calls now support conferences: quick start, inviting multiple participants at once, managing invitations, converting regular calls into conferences, reconnecting, separate incoming call window, "Join Call" button in link previews, sharing conference links, improved navigation and participant management.
• New interface for creating group calls directly from chats.
• New section for birthdays and a special status for contacts whose birthday is tomorrow.
• Birthday reminders, premium offers, balance top-up, and subscription renewal options.
• New settings section for changing email and entering login confirmation codes.
• Support for Device Storage in web applications.
• Numerous fixes and stability improvements.
Download:
• Windows/macOS/Linux: Official website or GitHub.
• Windows: Microsoft Store.
• Linux: Flathub, Snapcraft.
#update #desktop
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Telegram for Android and iOS Updated to Version 11.11.0
Telegram's second major update in May brought the following features to users:
Marketplace for Collectible Gifts
• Safe Trading: Users can buy and sell unique gifts for Telegram Stars through the built-in marketplace.
• Filters: Search for specific models, backdrops, or symbols to collect.
• Resale System: The ability to put collectible gifts up for sale by setting the own price.
Publication of Multiple Stories
• Group Upload: Select and share multiple photos or videos at once.
• Auto Split: Long videos (more than 60 seconds) are automatically split into a series of stories.
• Easy Editing: Optimized interface for working with multiple content.
Auto Translation for Channels
• Global Audience: Channel owners can enable automatic translation for all users.
• Personalization: Followers see messages in their own preferred language.
• Expanded Reach: Content is made available to an international audience without additional effort.
Easier Access to Functions
• Reduced Requirements: Reduced the number of boosts required to unlock additional channel features.
• Feature Availability: Features that require a high channel level are now more accessible to channel owners.
How to Update
• Android: Download from Google Play, APK from the official website, or the verified channel.
• iOS: Download from the App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
Telegram's second major update in May brought the following features to users:
Marketplace for Collectible Gifts
• Safe Trading: Users can buy and sell unique gifts for Telegram Stars through the built-in marketplace.
• Filters: Search for specific models, backdrops, or symbols to collect.
• Resale System: The ability to put collectible gifts up for sale by setting the own price.
Publication of Multiple Stories
• Group Upload: Select and share multiple photos or videos at once.
• Auto Split: Long videos (more than 60 seconds) are automatically split into a series of stories.
• Easy Editing: Optimized interface for working with multiple content.
Auto Translation for Channels
• Global Audience: Channel owners can enable automatic translation for all users.
• Personalization: Followers see messages in their own preferred language.
• Expanded Reach: Content is made available to an international audience without additional effort.
Easier Access to Functions
• Reduced Requirements: Reduced the number of boosts required to unlock additional channel features.
• Feature Availability: Features that require a high channel level are now more accessible to channel owners.
How to Update
• Android: Download from Google Play, APK from the official website, or the verified channel.
• iOS: Download from the App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
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