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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Telegram for Android and iOS Updated to Version 11.12

The latest Telegram update brings users the following features:

Direct Messages to Channels
• Channel admins with Change Channel Info permission can enable the ability to receive messages from users and set a fee per message: from free to 10,000 stars.
• When a user sends a message, a "Messages" chat is created, resembling a forum. Channel administrators with the "Post Messages" permission can respond to user messages.
• Communication takes place without revealing the contact details of the channel administration.

Ability to Trim Voice Messages
• Users can trim a voice message before sending it. To do this, they need to pause the recording, after which trimming functions for both the beginning and end become available.
• After trimming, users can continue recording the voice message, edit it again if necessary, and then send it.

Forum Topics as Tabs
• Forum owners can customize the way topics are displayed. Two modes are available: "Tabs" and "List."
• The setting affects the forum’s appearance for all participants.

High-Quality Photos
• When sending an image, users can choose the quality in which the photo will be sent. Two options are available: HD and SD.
• Image quality is preserved when forwarding media files.

Sending Media Files to Stories on iOS
• iOS users can now send photos and videos from other apps directly to the Telegram Stories editor via the "Share" button.
• This simplifies publishing, for example, old photos from the gallery—making them accessible without switching between apps.

12 Answer Options in Polls
• The maximum number of answer options in polls has been increased from 10 to 12.
• Users now have the ability to create polls in "Saved Messages" to forward them to other chats later.

Official blog post from Telegram: https://telegram.org/blog/direct-to-channel-trim-voice-and-more

How to Update
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or verified channel.
• iOS: App Store.

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Telegram Desktop Updated to Version 5.15.2

What's new in 5.15.0:
• Direct messages to channels.
• New interface for forums.
• 12 answer options in polls.
• Ability to edit a file's caption while it is being uploaded.
• Support for ton:// links in widgets.
• Numerous fixes and stability improvements.

As of version 5.15.1:
• Fixed a bug causing the app to crash when right-clicking a message.
• Fixed a bug related to a missing required DLL file.
• Various interface improvements.

As of version 5.15.2:
• Fixed sending messages in the new forum layout.
• Added statistics for user stars.

Download:
• Windows/macOS/Linux: official website or GitHub.
• Windows: Microsoft Store.
• macOS: App Store.
• Linux: Flathub or Snapcraft.

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Telegram for Android and iOS Updated to Version 11.13

Checklists for Tracking Tasks
• Collaborative management: Telegram Premium users can create checklists in any chat to organize teams or personal goals.
• Granular permissions settings: Ability to control who can mark tasks as done or add new tasks.
• Easy to create: Available in the attachment menu in chats, groups, and Saved Messages.

Suggest Posts in Channels
• User content: Subscribers to Telegram channels can submit content for publishing through an automated interface.
• Transparent process: Channel administrators can suggest edits to the text or media or change the cost of a post before it is accepted.
• Post scheduling: The ability to publish an approved post immediately or schedule it for a specific time.

Monetization for Channel Owners
• Payment options: Reward for publication in Toncoin or Telegram Stars internal currency.
• Secure payments: The channel owner receives payment 24 hours after the post is published.
• Anti-fraud protection: Automatic refunds when a post is deleted within 24 hours, enhanced payment security in Toncoin.

Article: https://telegram.org/blog/checklists-suggested-posts/

How to Update
• Android: Download from Google Play, APK from the official website, or the verified channel.
• iOS: Download from the App Store.

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Telegram Desktop Updated to Version 5.16.3

What's new:
• Allow removing / charging fee in channel direct messages.
• Don't offer creating checklists in channels.
• Support author channel in gifts.

Download:
• Windows/macOS/Linux: official website or GitHub.
• Windows: Microsoft Store.
• macOS: App Store.
• Linux: Flathub or Snapcraft.

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Telegram Desktop Updated to Version 5.16.6

What’s new in 5.16.6:
• Paste text from clipboard without formatting using Ctrl+Shift+V.
• Fixed bug with negative unread message counter in folders.
• Resolved issues with gift collections.
• Corrected misaligned buttons.

What’s new in 5.16.5:
• Gift collections.
• User age verification (likely only for the UK).
• Various bug fixes.

Download:
• Windows/macOS/Linux: official website or GitHub.
• Windows: Microsoft Store.
• macOS: App Store.
• Linux: Flathub, Snapcraft.

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Telegram for Android and iOS Updated to Version 11.14

In the new version of the app, users now have access to the following features:

Profile Rating
• Telegram has started displaying a rating badge in user profiles.
• The number on this badge depends on the total volume of successful transactions using Telegram Stars.
• Your rating increases through buying gifts, sending paid messages and star reactions to posts, and paying to promote posts.
• If you get a refund for Stars or convert gifts back into Stars, your rating will decrease.
• The badge does not appear if the user has 0 points.
• The score can be negative.
• You can't hide your spending rating — it's visible to all users.

Public Post Search
• A new “Posts” tab has appeared in the search section, showing keyword search results across all public channels.
• Global public post search is available only to Telegram Premium users.
• Even for subscribers, the number of such searches is limited: you can use global search only 10 times a day.
• For an additional fee of 10 Telegram Stars, you can send one more search request.

Story Albums
• You can now group your stories into story albums within your profile.
• You can create up to 20 such albums.
• To add stories to an album, open the “Posts” tab in your profile or channel profile and tap “Add Album”.
• Before publishing a story, users can choose which albums to include it in.

Gift Collections
• Gifts on your profile or channel can now be added to collections.
• You can create up to 10 such collections. Any gift can belong to multiple collections.
• Additionally, collections support filtering options for easier viewing.
• To add gifts to a collection, go to the “Gifts” tab in your profile or channel profile, select a gift, and tap “Add to Collection”.

Other Updates:
• New types of gifts exclusive to Premium users will be introduced soon. Each user will be able to purchase only a limited quantity of these.
• You can now create and manage new or existing bots through the new @BotFather's mini app.
• Collectible gifts can now be sold for TON in Telegram’s internal marketplace.

Article: telegram.org/blog/post-search-story-albums-and-more/

Download:
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or the verified channel.
• iOS: App Store.

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Telegram for Android Updated to Version 12.0

Here are the details about the main new features of this update:

• Updated profile screen: The Android app received a revamped appearance for user, group, bot, and channel profiles. The new screens visually resemble the design of the Telegram iOS client.

• Music in profile: You can add songs from any chats directly to your profile with one tap in the built-in player. After adding to the profile, the tracks will appear in a panel under your profile picture. Any audio files added to a public playlist are visible to everyone who views your profile.

• Main profile tab: You can now choose which tab will be displayed first when someone opens your profile. The setting is also available for groups and channels where you have admin rights to change their profile info.

• Gift-based themes: Dozens of new dynamic chat wallpapers based on unique gifts have been added, which can be set as a custom theme in any private chat. However, at the moment such wallpapers are not available for all collectible gifts.

Other changes:
• Introduced the mini-app of the official bot @Stickers;
• Ability to upgrade other users' gifts;
• Ability to see the value of a collectible gift;
• Implemented TON withdrawal from a personal account via Fragment.

Article: telegram.org/blog/profile-music-gift-themes/

How to Update
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official site or the verified channel.

#update #Android

Music in Profiles

• With this update, users can now add songs from any chat directly to their profile.

• When music is saved to a profile, a separate playlist is automatically created, including previously saved tracks.

• The audio file placed at the top of the profile playlist or added last will be displayed as the main track.

• To save music to your profile, play any audio in the built-in player and tap “Add to Profile”. You can also find the track in the chat playlist and choose “Save to... > Profile”.

• The song will be added to the user’s public playlist, visible to anyone viewing their profile. Currently, playlist visibility cannot be customized.

• You can view, sort, and delete tracks from your music playlist in the “My Profile” section.

• Users can choose how to save a track: to device storage, to the “Favorites” chat, or directly to their profile.

Full list of changes — available here.

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Gift-Based Themes

• This update introduces dozens of new dynamic chat wallpapers based on Telegram’s collectible gifts.

• Owners of such gifts can apply special wallpapers as custom themes in any private chat.

• The appearance of each wallpaper depends on the gift’s attributes: every collectible item generates a unique theme using its model and background.

• One unique gift allows the use of only one theme in one specific chat.

⚠️ Note: This feature is currently available only to owners of the following collectible gifts: Plush Pepe, Precious Peach, Durov's Caps, and Heart Locket. Developers promise to release personalized themes for other gift collections as well.

Full list of changes — available here.

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Updated Profile Screen on Android

• The Telegram for Android app has received a redesigned interface for user, group, bot, and channel profiles.

• The new layout features stylish scroll animations, and some options have been moved to the space below the profile photo.

• Similar profile design changes were introduced on iOS just under four years ago.

• Recently, the Telegram team held a contest among Android developers to redesign the existing profile screens based on provided samples.

Full list of changes — available here.

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Default Profile Tab

• You can now choose which section of your profile will be displayed by default — for example, to highlight your gift collections or saved stories.

• To place a section first in the list, go to Settings > My Profile, long-press the desired tab, and select “Set as Main Tab”.

• This setting is also available for groups and channels where you have admin rights to edit profile information.

Full list of changes — available here.

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Telegram Desktop Updated to Version 6.1

What’s new in 6.1: 
• Music on Profiles
• Gift Themes
• Gift Value Information
• Upgrading Gifts for Other Users

What’s new in 6.0.3: 
• Ctrl+Tab / Ctrl+Shift+Tab for last opened chat switching
• New topic dividers for groups with topics and tabs
• Adjust volume of notification sounds
• Show stars required for the next rating level
• Instant View support on Linux (if WebView works)

What’s new in 6.0.0: 
• Public Post Search 
• Story Albums 
• Gift Collections 
• Profile Rating

Download: 
• Windows/macOS/Linux: official website or GitHub 
• Windows: Microsoft Store 
• macOS: App Store 
• Linux: Flathub, Snapcraft

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Telegram For Android And iOS Updated to Version 12.1

Here’s what’s new in the October update:

• Comments in group calls: 
Participants in video chats (up to 1000 members) and group calls can now send comments and reactions directly in the call interface. These messages are temporary and disappear a few seconds after being sent.

• New profile color settings: 
Starting today, in addition to standard color schemes, you can use your collectible gifts to uniquely style your profile cover and replies. Available to Premium users only.

• Contact notes: 
When adding or editing a contact, you can leave a text note visible only to you in the user’s profile under the “About” section.

• Liquid Glass design on iOS 26: 
Telegram’s interface has been updated with the Liquid Glass concept. This version introduces transparent elements with soft light refraction effects during scrolling. The design will continue evolving gradually.

• Topics and real-time response rendering in AI bots: 
Bots now support chat topic separation. They can also display responses in real time without waiting for full generation.

Other additions: 
• Ability to suggest a birth date 
• Ability to remove a gift signature 
• Option to display TON blockchain gifts in your profile 
• Numerous UI improvements for gifts 
• Official mini-app for suggestions and bug reports introduced

Article: telegram.org/blog/comments-in-video-chats-threads-for-bots

Download the update: 
• Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or the verified channel 
• iOS: App Store

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