Telegram Begins Revocation of Fraudulently Obtained Stars, Gifts, and Premium Subscriptions
Some Telegram users have received notifications from the official Telegram account stating that their Stars, gifts, and Premium subscriptions have been revoked.
This action occurs when senders gift items to other users and later initiate chargebacks β likely through their bank. As a result, the funds are returned to the sender, and the gifted items or subscriptions are revoked from the recipient.
The @tginfo editorial team has no information on what happens if recipients have already spent the Stars by the time the revocation occurs.
Updated at 07:30 UTC
1. Users probably could request refunds not only from banks, but also from app stores.
2. If users paid for a purchase from a bot with stars, and then request a refund of the funds paid for these stars, and the bank returns the funds, then the corresponding stars are revoked from the bot balance.
3. After the stars are revoked, the balance can be less than zero.
#Stars #Gifts #Premium
Some Telegram users have received notifications from the official Telegram account stating that their Stars, gifts, and Premium subscriptions have been revoked.
This action occurs when senders gift items to other users and later initiate chargebacks β likely through their bank. As a result, the funds are returned to the sender, and the gifted items or subscriptions are revoked from the recipient.
The @tginfo editorial team has no information on what happens if recipients have already spent the Stars by the time the revocation occurs.
Updated at 07:30 UTC
1. Users probably could request refunds not only from banks, but also from app stores.
2. If users paid for a purchase from a bot with stars, and then request a refund of the funds paid for these stars, and the bank returns the funds, then the corresponding stars are revoked from the bot balance.
3. After the stars are revoked, the balance can be less than zero.
#Stars #Gifts #Premium
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Telegram Allows You to Buy Ads That Will be Displayed in Search Results
The official advertising platform Telegram Ads now allows you to buy ads that will be displayed in search results. Advertisers can now select keywords and configure other parameters, as in regular advertising campaigns.
The platform informs the user that the ad will not be displayed to users from Russia, Ukraine, Israel and Palestine.
updated at 19:27 UTC
If you buy search advertising for TON, then such advertising will not be shown to users from Russia, Ukraine, Israel and Palestine.
And if you buy such advertising for stars, for example, when withdrawing stars from the balance of a channel, group or bot, then it will be shown to all users regardless of their country.
#aboutads
The official advertising platform Telegram Ads now allows you to buy ads that will be displayed in search results. Advertisers can now select keywords and configure other parameters, as in regular advertising campaigns.
The platform informs the user that the ad will not be displayed to users from Russia, Ukraine, Israel and Palestine.
updated at 19:27 UTC
If you buy search advertising for TON, then such advertising will not be shown to users from Russia, Ukraine, Israel and Palestine.
And if you buy such advertising for stars, for example, when withdrawing stars from the balance of a channel, group or bot, then it will be shown to all users regardless of their country.
#aboutads
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Group Calls With E2E Encryption in Beta Version
Users of the beta version of Telegram for Android 11.9.1 may now participate in group calls with end-to-end encryption.
To create a group call, navigate to βCalls βΊ Start New Callβ from the drawer and tap βCreate Call Linkβ. The application will create a link to the group call in the form of t.me/call, which you need to send to the users you want to invite to the call.
Group call participants have the following options:
β’ Muting the microphone
β’ Broadcasting the main or front camera
β’ Adding new participants to the call (taking into account their privacy settings) and sharing the call link
β’ Minimizing the call screen to allow them to use the application while in a call
End-to-end encryption protects group calls from eavesdropping: all call data is encrypted so that only call participants can decrypt it.
#Android #beta #Calls
Users of the beta version of Telegram for Android 11.9.1 may now participate in group calls with end-to-end encryption.
To create a group call, navigate to βCalls βΊ Start New Callβ from the drawer and tap βCreate Call Linkβ. The application will create a link to the group call in the form of t.me/call, which you need to send to the users you want to invite to the call.
Group call participants have the following options:
β’ Muting the microphone
β’ Broadcasting the main or front camera
β’ Adding new participants to the call (taking into account their privacy settings) and sharing the call link
β’ Minimizing the call screen to allow them to use the application while in a call
End-to-end encryption protects group calls from eavesdropping: all call data is encrypted so that only call participants can decrypt it.
#Android #beta #Calls
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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
β’ End-to-end encryption: Calls are protected with end-to-end encryption, and participants can verify security using four emojis displayed on their screens.
β’ Blockchain-like technology: Used to prevent hidden connections from third parties, including Telegram itself.
β’ Spontaneous conferences: You can now create calls without first creating a group β ideal for work meetings or chatting with friends and family.
Automation for Telegram Business
β’ Chatbots for accounts: Premium users can connect third-party bots to automate messages, manage profiles, and stories.
β’ Flexible permission settings: Bot permissions can be configured through options like "Manage Messages" or "Manage Profile" with detailed controls.
Gift system improvements
β’ Gift type selection: Premium users can restrict which types of gifts they receive β such as "Unique" or "Limited" gifts.
β’ Visibility management: Ability to hide certain gifts in your profile or show them only to selected contacts.
Moderation and appeals
β’ Account freezing: Users who violate the rules now receive a "frozen account" status with the right to appeal directly via the Telegram interface.
β’ Faster reporting: Ability to report and block unwanted contacts in a single tap.
New gestures in the interface
β’ Quick forwarding: Hold the "Share" button to instantly send a post to "Saved Messages" or recent chats.
β’ 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
β’ Android: Download from Google Play, APK from the official website, or the verified channel.
β’ 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
β’ End-to-end encryption: Calls are protected with end-to-end encryption, and participants can verify security using four emojis displayed on their screens.
β’ Blockchain-like technology: Used to prevent hidden connections from third parties, including Telegram itself.
β’ Spontaneous conferences: You can now create calls without first creating a group β ideal for work meetings or chatting with friends and family.
Automation for Telegram Business
β’ Chatbots for accounts: Premium users can connect third-party bots to automate messages, manage profiles, and stories.
β’ Flexible permission settings: Bot permissions can be configured through options like "Manage Messages" or "Manage Profile" with detailed controls.
Gift system improvements
β’ Gift type selection: Premium users can restrict which types of gifts they receive β such as "Unique" or "Limited" gifts.
β’ Visibility management: Ability to hide certain gifts in your profile or show them only to selected contacts.
Moderation and appeals
β’ Account freezing: Users who violate the rules now receive a "frozen account" status with the right to appeal directly via the Telegram interface.
β’ Faster reporting: Ability to report and block unwanted contacts in a single tap.
New gestures in the interface
β’ Quick forwarding: Hold the "Share" button to instantly send a post to "Saved Messages" or recent chats.
β’ 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
β’ Android: Download from Google Play, APK from the official website, or the verified channel.
β’ iOS: Download from the App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
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Telegram Desktop Updated To Version 5.14.1
What's new?
β’ 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.
β’ New interface for creating group calls directly from chats.
β’ New section for birthdays and a special status for contacts whose birthday is tomorrow.
β’ Birthday reminders, premium offers, balance top-up, and subscription renewal options.
β’ New settings section for changing email and entering login confirmation codes.
β’ Support for Device Storage in web applications.
β’ Numerous fixes and stability improvements.
Download:
β’ Windows/macOS/Linux: Official website or GitHub.
β’ Windows: Microsoft Store.
β’ Linux: Flathub, Snapcraft.
#update #desktop
What's new?
β’ 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.
β’ New interface for creating group calls directly from chats.
β’ New section for birthdays and a special status for contacts whose birthday is tomorrow.
β’ Birthday reminders, premium offers, balance top-up, and subscription renewal options.
β’ New settings section for changing email and entering login confirmation codes.
β’ Support for Device Storage in web applications.
β’ Numerous fixes and stability improvements.
Download:
β’ Windows/macOS/Linux: Official website or GitHub.
β’ Windows: Microsoft Store.
β’ Linux: Flathub, Snapcraft.
#update #desktop
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Scammers Steal NFT Gifts Using Business Chatbots
A scam is spreading on Telegram involving the theft of NFT gifts by connecting a business chatbot to the victim's account.
How the scheme works:
β’ Scammers deceive the victim into connecting the chatbot and granting it a set of permissions, including the ability to manage gifts. For example, they may ask the victim to test the bot in exchange for a reward.
β’ Once access is given, the bot automatically transfers all NFT gifts from the victim's profile to the scammers.
Important security tip:
β’ Access to your account should only be given to trusted bots from reliable services.
How to protect yourself:
β’ Never give unknown bots permission to manage accounts.
β’ Always check what specific permissions the bot is requesting before adding it.
β’ Do not believe promises of easy money for βsimple actions.β
#gifts #hacking
A scam is spreading on Telegram involving the theft of NFT gifts by connecting a business chatbot to the victim's account.
How the scheme works:
β’ Scammers deceive the victim into connecting the chatbot and granting it a set of permissions, including the ability to manage gifts. For example, they may ask the victim to test the bot in exchange for a reward.
β’ Once access is given, the bot automatically transfers all NFT gifts from the victim's profile to the scammers.
Important security tip:
β’ Access to your account should only be given to trusted bots from reliable services.
How to protect yourself:
β’ Never give unknown bots permission to manage accounts.
β’ Always check what specific permissions the bot is requesting before adding it.
β’ Do not believe promises of easy money for βsimple actions.β
#gifts #hacking
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Reselling Collectible Gifts
Users of Telegram Beta for Android 11.11.0 (5922) now can list their unique gifts for sale. To do this, simply open one of your collectible gifts, tap the βResellβ button, and set your desired price.
When you list a gift, other users will be able to see it and purchase it at the price you've set. You'll receive 80% of the sale price, with the remaining 20% going to Telegram as a fee.
To remove a gift from sale, open it and tap the βUnlistβ button.
Currently, this feature is only operational on the test server.
#Android #gifts
Users of Telegram Beta for Android 11.11.0 (5922) now can list their unique gifts for sale. To do this, simply open one of your collectible gifts, tap the βResellβ button, and set your desired price.
When you list a gift, other users will be able to see it and purchase it at the price you've set. You'll receive 80% of the sale price, with the remaining 20% going to Telegram as a fee.
To remove a gift from sale, open it and tap the βUnlistβ button.
Currently, this feature is only operational on the test server.
#Android #gifts
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Suggested Posts for Channels
A new setting in the Telegram for macOS beta version 11.9.272252 will allow channel admins to enable a "Post Suggestions" feature, letting them receive messages from users in exchange for stars, reports the "cosegram" channel.
The channel will earn 85% of the submission's price, regardless of whether the message is actually published. It's also worth noting that the messenger doesn't currently offer an option to accept these submissions for free. The minimum cost for a message is 1 star.
This feature is not yet functional and is in the early stages of development. How it works may change in the future.
#macOS
A new setting in the Telegram for macOS beta version 11.9.272252 will allow channel admins to enable a "Post Suggestions" feature, letting them receive messages from users in exchange for stars, reports the "cosegram" channel.
The channel will earn 85% of the submission's price, regardless of whether the message is actually published. It's also worth noting that the messenger doesn't currently offer an option to accept these submissions for free. The minimum cost for a message is 1 star.
This feature is not yet functional and is in the early stages of development. How it works may change in the future.
#macOS
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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
β’ Safe Trading: Users can buy and sell unique gifts for Telegram Stars through the built-in marketplace.
β’ Filters: Search for specific models, backdrops, or symbols to collect.
β’ Resale System: The ability to put collectible gifts up for sale by setting the own price.
Publication of Multiple Stories
β’ Group Upload: Select and share multiple photos or videos at once.
β’ Auto Split: Long videos (more than 60 seconds) are automatically split into a series of stories.
β’ Easy Editing: Optimized interface for working with multiple content.
Auto Translation for Channels
β’ Global Audience: Channel owners can enable automatic translation for all users.
β’ Personalization: Followers see messages in their own preferred language.
β’ Expanded Reach: Content is made available to an international audience without additional effort.
Easier Access to Functions
β’ Reduced Requirements: Reduced the number of boosts required to unlock additional channel features.
β’ Feature Availability: Features that require a high channel level are now more accessible to channel owners.
How to Update
β’ Android: Download from Google Play, APK from the official website, or the verified channel.
β’ 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
β’ Safe Trading: Users can buy and sell unique gifts for Telegram Stars through the built-in marketplace.
β’ Filters: Search for specific models, backdrops, or symbols to collect.
β’ Resale System: The ability to put collectible gifts up for sale by setting the own price.
Publication of Multiple Stories
β’ Group Upload: Select and share multiple photos or videos at once.
β’ Auto Split: Long videos (more than 60 seconds) are automatically split into a series of stories.
β’ Easy Editing: Optimized interface for working with multiple content.
Auto Translation for Channels
β’ Global Audience: Channel owners can enable automatic translation for all users.
β’ Personalization: Followers see messages in their own preferred language.
β’ Expanded Reach: Content is made available to an international audience without additional effort.
Easier Access to Functions
β’ Reduced Requirements: Reduced the number of boosts required to unlock additional channel features.
β’ Feature Availability: Features that require a high channel level are now more accessible to channel owners.
How to Update
β’ Android: Download from Google Play, APK from the official website, or the verified channel.
β’ iOS: Download from the App Store.
#update #Android #iOS
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New Rules for Boost-Based Level Ups
The May 9, 2025 update not only gave users several new features but also simplified how channels achieve level ups.
Unfortunately, at the time of the update, the official Telegram website provided no information about the new rules for calculating the number of boosts a channel must receive to move to a particular level.
The @tginfo team is publishing the results of its own investigation into the new mechanism in its article: https://tginfo.me/new-levels-ranking-en
You can find out how many boosts your channel needs to reach a level in our Mini-App calculator.
#FAQ #boosts
The May 9, 2025 update not only gave users several new features but also simplified how channels achieve level ups.
Unfortunately, at the time of the update, the official Telegram website provided no information about the new rules for calculating the number of boosts a channel must receive to move to a particular level.
The @tginfo team is publishing the results of its own investigation into the new mechanism in its article: https://tginfo.me/new-levels-ranking-en
You can find out how many boosts your channel needs to reach a level in our Mini-App calculator.
#FAQ #boosts
Telegram Info
New Boost Conditions For Leveling Up Your Channels
Learning how boost leveling system has changed
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Advertising in Bots Can Now Be Paid With Fiat Currency
Telegram Ads has launched in-bot advertising paid for in euros and rubles, according to OneSpot. Previously, such ads could only be paid for using TON or Telegram Stars.
Important: Unlike payments made in TON, fiat currency payments through Telegram Ads allow advertisers to not only choose specific bots but also to select advertising topics. This is currently only available to advertising agencies.
Key Details:
β’ Ads are available in bots with more than 1,000 daily users.
β’ Minimum CPM is β¬1.
β’ You can select up to 9 specific bots or ad topics.
β’ Ad interactions are only available within Telegram - no external links.
β’ Geotargeting is not supported.
#AboutAds
Telegram Ads has launched in-bot advertising paid for in euros and rubles, according to OneSpot. Previously, such ads could only be paid for using TON or Telegram Stars.
Important: Unlike payments made in TON, fiat currency payments through Telegram Ads allow advertisers to not only choose specific bots but also to select advertising topics. This is currently only available to advertising agencies.
Key Details:
β’ Ads are available in bots with more than 1,000 daily users.
β’ Minimum CPM is β¬1.
β’ You can select up to 9 specific bots or ad topics.
β’ Ad interactions are only available within Telegram - no external links.
β’ Geotargeting is not supported.
#AboutAds
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Errors When Buying Gifts
In recent days, users have been encountering issues when trying to purchase gifts on the Telegram marketplace. The two most common situations are:
1. Nothing happens when the purchase button is clicked.
2. The app displays an error message with the code
The cause of these errors lies in the fact that the marketplace may display gifts that are not actually available for purchase.
This is because, as of May 13, Telegram introduced a rule stating that a gift cannot be listed for resale until 21 days have passed since it was received or upgraded by its current owner. However, gifts that were listed for resale before this rule came into effect still appear in the resale list, but they cannot be purchased.
If the app displays the
#Gifts
In recent days, users have been encountering issues when trying to purchase gifts on the Telegram marketplace. The two most common situations are:
1. Nothing happens when the purchase button is clicked.
2. The app displays an error message with the code
STARGIFT_RESELL_TOO_EARLY_xxxxxxx, where xxxxxxx is a number.The cause of these errors lies in the fact that the marketplace may display gifts that are not actually available for purchase.
This is because, as of May 13, Telegram introduced a rule stating that a gift cannot be listed for resale until 21 days have passed since it was received or upgraded by its current owner. However, gifts that were listed for resale before this rule came into effect still appear in the resale list, but they cannot be purchased.
If the app displays the
STARGIFT_RESELL_TOO_EARLY_xxxxxxx error when attempting to buy a gift, the xxxxxxx number represents the number of seconds remaining until the gift becomes available for purchase. Divide this number by 86,400 to find out how many days remain before you can buy the gift.#Gifts
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Outages in many Telegram services
Our subscribers report that Telegram's data center in Europe (DC2) has been experiencing interruptions since 20:15 UTC.
Symptoms: groups and channels are slow to open, messages and pictures are not being sent in large chats.
Upd 17.05.2025 08:33 UTC
Issue is fixed
#outages
Our subscribers report that Telegram's data center in Europe (DC2) has been experiencing interruptions since 20:15 UTC.
Symptoms: groups and channels are slow to open, messages and pictures are not being sent in large chats.
Upd 17.05.2025 08:33 UTC
Issue is fixed
#outages
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Message Channels
In the Beta version of Telegram for iOS 11.12 (30793), users may now send messages to channel admins, the channel "teleLakel" reports.
The price for messages may range from 0 to 10,000 Telegram stars. Previously, this feature appeared in Telegram for macOS.
The feature is currently in early development, only works on the test server, and may change in the future.
#iOS #beta
In the Beta version of Telegram for iOS 11.12 (30793), users may now send messages to channel admins, the channel "teleLakel" reports.
The price for messages may range from 0 to 10,000 Telegram stars. Previously, this feature appeared in Telegram for macOS.
The feature is currently in early development, only works on the test server, and may change in the future.
#iOS #beta
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Telegram Info English
Telegram is Now Profitable Pavel Durov announced on his channel that, for the first time in its history, Telegram has become a profitable platform. The founder of the messenger shared some key figures: β’ The number of Telegram Premium subscribers has tripledβ¦
Financial Performance of Telegram in 2024 and New Debt Issuance
Telegram is issuing bonds worth approximately $1.5 billion to refinance its existing debt. The issuance started on Tuesday and may be completed as early as next week.
According to Financial Times, the company stated that an investigation in France concerning Pavel Durov could pose an obstacle to conducting an IPO. The documents indicate that the matter could be resolved this year, but the final timeline depends on the progress of the investigation.
Key financial figures:
β’ Telegram's revenue for 2024 amounted to $1.4 billion ($343 million in 2023).
β’ Profit reached $540 million (compared to a $173 million loss in 2023).
β’ Around 50% of revenue came from partnership projects and mini-apps based on TON and Toncoin.
β’ Advertising revenue totaled $250 million, while Premium subscription revenue reached $292 million.
β’ As of February 2025, the company had $530 million in its accounts (excluding crypto assets).
β’ In 2025, revenue is expected to grow to $2 billion, with profits projected to reach $720 million.
Telegram considers an IPO as one of its potential development strategies, but legal restrictions imposed on Pavel Durov could influence investor decisions.
#IPO #profit
Telegram is issuing bonds worth approximately $1.5 billion to refinance its existing debt. The issuance started on Tuesday and may be completed as early as next week.
According to Financial Times, the company stated that an investigation in France concerning Pavel Durov could pose an obstacle to conducting an IPO. The documents indicate that the matter could be resolved this year, but the final timeline depends on the progress of the investigation.
Key financial figures:
β’ Telegram's revenue for 2024 amounted to $1.4 billion ($343 million in 2023).
β’ Profit reached $540 million (compared to a $173 million loss in 2023).
β’ Around 50% of revenue came from partnership projects and mini-apps based on TON and Toncoin.
β’ Advertising revenue totaled $250 million, while Premium subscription revenue reached $292 million.
β’ As of February 2025, the company had $530 million in its accounts (excluding crypto assets).
β’ In 2025, revenue is expected to grow to $2 billion, with profits projected to reach $720 million.
Telegram considers an IPO as one of its potential development strategies, but legal restrictions imposed on Pavel Durov could influence investor decisions.
#IPO #profit
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Telegram Changes The Behavior of Options When Deleting Messages
In the latest versions of Telegram's mobile applications, the behavior of the options "Report spam," "Delete all from...," and "Ban..." has been changed on the screen that group administrators see when deleting messages.
However, the behavior of these options differs between Telegram for Android and Telegram for iOS:
β’ Telegram for Android now remembers the state of checkboxes for these options when deleting a message and will restore the saved settings the next time a message is deleted.
β’ The Beta version of Telegram for iOS now always displays the options as enabled.
Some administrators are unhappy with these changes.
Firstly, they were used to all options being disabled by default. Now, they sometimes delete messages and ban users by mistake, simply forgetting to turn off the options that are enabled by default.
Secondly, group administrators do not understand why the app developers assume that if a message was previously deleted along with a complaint and a user ban, the administrator would want to do the same next time.
Which behavior do you prefer? Cast your vote in our poll.
In the latest versions of Telegram's mobile applications, the behavior of the options "Report spam," "Delete all from...," and "Ban..." has been changed on the screen that group administrators see when deleting messages.
However, the behavior of these options differs between Telegram for Android and Telegram for iOS:
β’ Telegram for Android now remembers the state of checkboxes for these options when deleting a message and will restore the saved settings the next time a message is deleted.
β’ The Beta version of Telegram for iOS now always displays the options as enabled.
Some administrators are unhappy with these changes.
Firstly, they were used to all options being disabled by default. Now, they sometimes delete messages and ban users by mistake, simply forgetting to turn off the options that are enabled by default.
Secondly, group administrators do not understand why the app developers assume that if a message was previously deleted along with a complaint and a user ban, the administrator would want to do the same next time.
Which behavior do you prefer? Cast your vote in our poll.
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Which default behavior for deleting messages do you prefer?
Final Results
69%
When all checkboxes are disabled
10%
When all checkboxes are enabled
16%
When the checkmarks remain the same as last time
5%
My own version (I will write it in the comments)
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Vietnam Blocks Telegram
Vietnam's technology ministry has ordered telecoms providers to block the Telegram app for failing to cooperate in combating alleged crimes committed by its users, Reuters reports.
According to police, 68% of the country's 9,600 Telegram channels and groups violate the law in terms of fraud, drug trafficking, and alleged terrorism-related cases. In addition, according to police, "many groups with tens of thousands of participants were created by opposition and reactionary subjects spreading anti-government documents".
The document, dated May 21, orders telecommunications companies to take measures to block Telegram and report them to the ministry by June 2.
#bans #Vietnam
Vietnam's technology ministry has ordered telecoms providers to block the Telegram app for failing to cooperate in combating alleged crimes committed by its users, Reuters reports.
According to police, 68% of the country's 9,600 Telegram channels and groups violate the law in terms of fraud, drug trafficking, and alleged terrorism-related cases. In addition, according to police, "many groups with tens of thousands of participants were created by opposition and reactionary subjects spreading anti-government documents".
The document, dated May 21, orders telecommunications companies to take measures to block Telegram and report them to the ministry by June 2.
#bans #Vietnam
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Telegram Info English
10 Million Telegram Premium Subscribers Telegram has announced a notable milestone in its blog, revealing that the number of Telegram Premium subscribers has surpassed 10 million. This figure represents a doubling of subscribers in less than eight months.β¦
15 Million Telegram Premium Subscribers
Pavel Durov announced that the number of Telegram Premium users has reached 15 million.
Every 8 months, 5 million more users subscribe: in January 2024, Telegram Premium had 5 million subscribers, and in September, it was 10 million.
#statistics #premium
Pavel Durov announced that the number of Telegram Premium users has reached 15 million.
Every 8 months, 5 million more users subscribe: in January 2024, Telegram Premium had 5 million subscribers, and in September, it was 10 million.
#statistics #premium
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Grok Integration
Pavel Durov announced that Telegram has reached an agreement with Elon Musk to integrate Grok into the messenger this summer.
The one-year partnership will give Telegram users access to xAIβs Grok chatbot.
Telegram will receive $300 million in cash and equity from xAI, as well as 50% of revenue from xAI subscriptions sold through Telegram. Grok may be sold as a separate subscription.
Privacy
Pavel Durov claims that Telegram will only send Grok the data that the user and their chat partners decide to share. The founder of the messenger did not specify whether xAI has the right to train its models on data received from Telegram users.
Note that these words should not be taken as a long-term guarantee β Telegram has changed its approach to privacy in the past, even after making promises.
What features can we expect?
In his post, Pavel Durov presented a video concept of future features. It is worth noting that in their final forms, the features may not work as shown in the demonstration.
1. Grok pinned for all users (0:02)
It is likely that the bot can be unpinned β there is an βunpinβ button displayed in the video.
2. Questions through global search (0:04)
A Grok button will appear in global search, clicking on which sends the search query to the Grok chatbot.
3. Communication in threads (0:08)
Communication with Grok may be done in several threads in parallel, the interface will look similar to forums, but in private with the bot.
4. Editing text before sending (0:12)
Upon selecting text in the message input field and pressing βAI Toolsβ, you will be offered options to rewrite the text: to βImproveβ, βExpandβ, or βChange Toneβ. The new menu is added right before Formatting options in the floating bar.
5. Chat summarization (0:16)
By holding down the unread message indicator, you may select the βSummarizeβ option to get a summary of the chatβs unread messages.
The interface also shows a selector for the range of messages the model will have access to, and the tone of the narrative. It may be possible to get a summary not only for unread messages, but also for messages you choose.
6. Document summarization (0:20)
In the context menu of PDF files uploaded to Telegram, you will be able to select the βSummarizeβ option to get a digest of the text inside, without opening the file.
7. Link summarization (0:24)
If you long press a link in a message and select the βSummarizeβ option, the chatbot will generate a digest of the Instant View article. The summary text may be listened to as audio.
It is not clear whether this function will be available for links without Instant View.
8. Moderating groups (0:28)
Automated moderation of group chats is shown.
In the example, Grok issues a warning to the user and threatens with a ban for repeated violations. How exactly admins will be able to set rules and control the number of warnings is unclear.
9. Grok in 1-on-1 chats (0:32)
It will be possible to configure the chatbot so that it responds in personal messages on behalf of the user. The video also shows how you will be able to monitor the botβs responses in real time and a button to intercept control.
10. Fact-checking in channels (0:36)
A βFact-Checkβ button will appear in the context menu of messages in channels.
What sources the model will use and how reliable such reviews will be is unknown.
11. Generating stickers (0:40)
The sticker editor will allow you to describe the desired sticker using text to generate new stickers, including video stickers.
12. Generating avatars (0:44)
Similar to stickers, it will be possible to generate avatars for your profile.
In the video, the user asks to change the background of their avatar, while the userβs face is preserved. Perhaps users will be able to not only generate images from scratch, but also ask to edit their own photos.
#Grok #AI
Pavel Durov announced that Telegram has reached an agreement with Elon Musk to integrate Grok into the messenger this summer.
The one-year partnership will give Telegram users access to xAIβs Grok chatbot.
Telegram will receive $300 million in cash and equity from xAI, as well as 50% of revenue from xAI subscriptions sold through Telegram. Grok may be sold as a separate subscription.
Privacy
Pavel Durov claims that Telegram will only send Grok the data that the user and their chat partners decide to share. The founder of the messenger did not specify whether xAI has the right to train its models on data received from Telegram users.
Note that these words should not be taken as a long-term guarantee β Telegram has changed its approach to privacy in the past, even after making promises.
What features can we expect?
In his post, Pavel Durov presented a video concept of future features. It is worth noting that in their final forms, the features may not work as shown in the demonstration.
1. Grok pinned for all users (0:02)
It is likely that the bot can be unpinned β there is an βunpinβ button displayed in the video.
2. Questions through global search (0:04)
A Grok button will appear in global search, clicking on which sends the search query to the Grok chatbot.
3. Communication in threads (0:08)
Communication with Grok may be done in several threads in parallel, the interface will look similar to forums, but in private with the bot.
4. Editing text before sending (0:12)
Upon selecting text in the message input field and pressing βAI Toolsβ, you will be offered options to rewrite the text: to βImproveβ, βExpandβ, or βChange Toneβ. The new menu is added right before Formatting options in the floating bar.
5. Chat summarization (0:16)
By holding down the unread message indicator, you may select the βSummarizeβ option to get a summary of the chatβs unread messages.
The interface also shows a selector for the range of messages the model will have access to, and the tone of the narrative. It may be possible to get a summary not only for unread messages, but also for messages you choose.
6. Document summarization (0:20)
In the context menu of PDF files uploaded to Telegram, you will be able to select the βSummarizeβ option to get a digest of the text inside, without opening the file.
7. Link summarization (0:24)
If you long press a link in a message and select the βSummarizeβ option, the chatbot will generate a digest of the Instant View article. The summary text may be listened to as audio.
It is not clear whether this function will be available for links without Instant View.
8. Moderating groups (0:28)
Automated moderation of group chats is shown.
In the example, Grok issues a warning to the user and threatens with a ban for repeated violations. How exactly admins will be able to set rules and control the number of warnings is unclear.
9. Grok in 1-on-1 chats (0:32)
It will be possible to configure the chatbot so that it responds in personal messages on behalf of the user. The video also shows how you will be able to monitor the botβs responses in real time and a button to intercept control.
10. Fact-checking in channels (0:36)
A βFact-Checkβ button will appear in the context menu of messages in channels.
What sources the model will use and how reliable such reviews will be is unknown.
11. Generating stickers (0:40)
The sticker editor will allow you to describe the desired sticker using text to generate new stickers, including video stickers.
12. Generating avatars (0:44)
Similar to stickers, it will be possible to generate avatars for your profile.
In the video, the user asks to change the background of their avatar, while the userβs face is preserved. Perhaps users will be able to not only generate images from scratch, but also ask to edit their own photos.
#Grok #AI
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