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12.04.202515:07
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 “Calls › Start New Call” from the drawer and tap “Create Call Link”. 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:
• Muting the microphone
• Broadcasting the main or front camera
• Adding new participants to the call (taking into account their privacy settings) and sharing the call link
• 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 “Calls › Start New Call” from the drawer and tap “Create Call Link”. 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:
• Muting the microphone
• Broadcasting the main or front camera
• Adding new participants to the call (taking into account their privacy settings) and sharing the call link
• 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
08.04.202514:37
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
03.04.202504:05
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 — 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 — 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
01.04.202515:58
Sending Messages to the Past
Lines were found in the Telegram source code that a new feature might soon let users send messages to the past.
When sending a message in a private chat, Telegram Premium subscribers will be able to select any moment in time within the past 12 months. The sent message will appear in the corresponding place in the conversation.
If you receive a message from the future anytime soon — don’t worry! It simply means that this feature has been released in the stable version of an upcoming app release. By the way, if you don’t have a paid subscription yet, congratulations! You will in the near future — otherwise, you wouldn’t be able to send messages to the past.
Lines were found in the Telegram source code that a new feature might soon let users send messages to the past.
When sending a message in a private chat, Telegram Premium subscribers will be able to select any moment in time within the past 12 months. The sent message will appear in the corresponding place in the conversation.
If you receive a message from the future anytime soon — don’t worry! It simply means that this feature has been released in the stable version of an upcoming app release. By the way, if you don’t have a paid subscription yet, congratulations! You will in the near future — otherwise, you wouldn’t be able to send messages to the past.
26.03.202516:50
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
26.03.202509:18
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
25.03.202513:39
Telegram Premium Weekly Subscription for Receiving SMS Messages
The beta version of Telegram for Android 11.9 mentions a weekly Telegram Premium subscription.
The platform may limit some users' ability to receive SMS messages with one-time codes. The messenger may start prompting such users to subscribe to Telegram Premium for 1 week.
The price of such a subscription is currently unknown.
#SMS #Premium
The beta version of Telegram for Android 11.9 mentions a weekly Telegram Premium subscription.
The platform may limit some users' ability to receive SMS messages with one-time codes. The messenger may start prompting such users to subscribe to Telegram Premium for 1 week.
The price of such a subscription is currently unknown.
❗ In 2021, SMS authorization costs reached a quarter of the company's total expenses.
#SMS #Premium
24.03.202511:23
Ads in Telegram Search Results
New strings in the beta version of Telegram for Android 11.9 suggest that advertising may soon appear in search results within the app.
According to these strings, the new ad system will function as follows:
• Ads will be based solely on search queries and will not use users' personal data.
• Telegram Premium subscribers will have the option to disable ads entirely.
• Anyone can place ads in search results through the Telegram ad platform.
#aboutAds #search
New strings in the beta version of Telegram for Android 11.9 suggest that advertising may soon appear in search results within the app.
According to these strings, the new ad system will function as follows:
• Ads will be based solely on search queries and will not use users' personal data.
• Telegram Premium subscribers will have the option to disable ads entirely.
• Anyone can place ads in search results through the Telegram ad platform.
#aboutAds #search
24.03.202509:14
InsideAds — advertising network of channels and chats
Channels and chats monetization:
• Automatic slots filling
• Monetization without advertising posts
• Channels with 100+ subscribers are available for connect
Advertising launching on channels and chats:
• Payment per subscriber
• Unmotivated subscriptions
• Targeting by language, geo and interests
Try: @InsideAds_bot
#ad
Channels and chats monetization:
• Automatic slots filling
• Monetization without advertising posts
• Channels with 100+ subscribers are available for connect
Advertising launching on channels and chats:
• Payment per subscriber
• Unmotivated subscriptions
• Targeting by language, geo and interests
Try: @InsideAds_bot
#ad
19.03.202517:10
Telegram Surpasses One Billion Monthly Active Users
Pavel Durov announced on his channel that Telegram has surpassed 1 billion monthly active users. This achievement makes the messaging app the second most popular in the world after WhatsApp (excluding China's WeChat).
On average, users open Telegram approximately 21 times a day and spend 41 minutes daily on the app. Pavel also highlighted the profit of $547 million for 2024.
#statistics
Pavel Durov announced on his channel that Telegram has surpassed 1 billion monthly active users. This achievement makes the messaging app the second most popular in the world after WhatsApp (excluding China's WeChat).
On average, users open Telegram approximately 21 times a day and spend 41 minutes daily on the app. Pavel also highlighted the profit of $547 million for 2024.
#statistics
18.03.202518:29
Telegram Retroactively Shortened Gift-to-Stars Exchange Period to 7 Days
Starting March 17, Telegram now only allows users to exchange a received gift for stars within 7 days of receiving it. Once that window has passed, the “Convert” button on the gift screen disappears.
Telegram did not inform users about this change in advance. Previously, it was possible to exchange a gift to stars for up to 90 days after receiving it.
Telegram may continue to make similar changes without warning in the future. @tginfo editors advise users not to postpone exchanging their gifts for stars.
#stars #gifts
Starting March 17, Telegram now only allows users to exchange a received gift for stars within 7 days of receiving it. Once that window has passed, the “Convert” button on the gift screen disappears.
❗ In some cases, the “Convert” button may still be visible, but tapping it results in an error message.
Telegram did not inform users about this change in advance. Previously, it was possible to exchange a gift to stars for up to 90 days after receiving it.
❗ The new seven-day limit even applies to gifts received before this change took effect. Gifts obtained before March 11, 2025, can no longer be exchanged for stars — despite Telegram originally promising a 90-day exchange window at the time of receipt.
Telegram may continue to make similar changes without warning in the future. @tginfo editors advise users not to postpone exchanging their gifts for stars.
#stars #gifts
16.03.202519:43
Various Services Now Deliver Verification Codes via Telegram
In October 2024, Telegram launched Gateway — a new solution for delivering one-time authentication codes directly to phone numbers.
• Telegram Gateway enables websites and apps to send authentication codes to users via the phone number linked to their Telegram account.
• This service provides an alternative to the less reliable and more expensive SMS texts.
• Similar services are offered by WhatsApp and Viber. Telegram claims its version is more affordable than competitors.
• Codes arrive via the @VerificationCodes bot, which can contact users even if they never interacted with it before.
• Companies can only send codes containing between 4 and 8 characters.
Over the past several months, an increasing number of users worldwide have reported receiving verification codes in Telegram from prominent services like Facebook, Google, Amazon, PSN, Coinbase, and Tinder. As these services seem to use Telegram Gateway selectively rather than consistently, @tginfo's editors have been unable to confirm whether all mentioned companies actively utilize Telegram Gateway.
It's unclear to @tginfo if these platforms have direct partnerships with Telegram or if intermediaries have independently integrated the Gateway service. Additionally, no public announcements or mentions of such collaborations from established SMS gateway providers could be found by our editorial team.
In the cases known to @tginfo, the mentioned services don't provide any specific indication when codes are sent via Telegram, typically stating instead that the code was delivered via SMS.
#gateway
In October 2024, Telegram launched Gateway — a new solution for delivering one-time authentication codes directly to phone numbers.
• Telegram Gateway enables websites and apps to send authentication codes to users via the phone number linked to their Telegram account.
• This service provides an alternative to the less reliable and more expensive SMS texts.
• Similar services are offered by WhatsApp and Viber. Telegram claims its version is more affordable than competitors.
• Codes arrive via the @VerificationCodes bot, which can contact users even if they never interacted with it before.
• Companies can only send codes containing between 4 and 8 characters.
Over the past several months, an increasing number of users worldwide have reported receiving verification codes in Telegram from prominent services like Facebook, Google, Amazon, PSN, Coinbase, and Tinder. As these services seem to use Telegram Gateway selectively rather than consistently, @tginfo's editors have been unable to confirm whether all mentioned companies actively utilize Telegram Gateway.
It's unclear to @tginfo if these platforms have direct partnerships with Telegram or if intermediaries have independently integrated the Gateway service. Additionally, no public announcements or mentions of such collaborations from established SMS gateway providers could be found by our editorial team.
In the cases known to @tginfo, the mentioned services don't provide any specific indication when codes are sent via Telegram, typically stating instead that the code was delivered via SMS.
#gateway
16.03.202509:04
Some Details About Telegram Moderation from the eSafety Investigation
Telegram is tight-lipped regarding its structure and internal processes. However, as the number of users grows, so does the pressure on the company: regulators around the world are demanding greater transparency, especially when it comes to user safety.
In March 2024, the Australian internet safety regulator eSafety began an investigation into Telegram's moderation practices. The @tginfo editors have studied the published document, in which the messenger discloses to the regulator some details about the operation of systems that block illegal content.
If you're interested in learning how Telegram balances privacy and security, how many reports are processed by moderators versus algorithms, and how automatic content scanning works, we recommend reading our analysis.
https://tginfo.me/esafety-analysis-en/
#antispam
Telegram is tight-lipped regarding its structure and internal processes. However, as the number of users grows, so does the pressure on the company: regulators around the world are demanding greater transparency, especially when it comes to user safety.
In March 2024, the Australian internet safety regulator eSafety began an investigation into Telegram's moderation practices. The @tginfo editors have studied the published document, in which the messenger discloses to the regulator some details about the operation of systems that block illegal content.
If you're interested in learning how Telegram balances privacy and security, how many reports are processed by moderators versus algorithms, and how automatic content scanning works, we recommend reading our analysis.
https://tginfo.me/esafety-analysis-en/
#antispam
14.03.202520:35
Telegram May Introduce ‘Frozen’ Accounts for Rule Violators
The @tginfo editors have discovered new strings in Unigram's source code, indicating that the messenger may soon introduce the ability to put user accounts into a “frozen” state in an upcoming update.
Based on these strings, one can speculate:
• Accounts could be frozen for violating Telegram's Terms and Conditions.
• While frozen, users “can access their account but cannot send messages or perform any actions”. A frozen account would operate in “read-only mode”. Presumably, this restriction would even extend to private messaging with contacts.
• Telegram may offer users the option to appeal this decision through @SpamBot. If the freeze is not lifted, the account will be deleted.
• It is possible that other users may see a special indicator on profiles of frozen accounts.
• It remains unclear if “freezing” will be used to all permanently banned accounts before they are deleted.
This feature is still under development, and the above information consists of assumptions by @tginfo editors. Details could be inaccurate or subject to future changes.
#antispam
The @tginfo editors have discovered new strings in Unigram's source code, indicating that the messenger may soon introduce the ability to put user accounts into a “frozen” state in an upcoming update.
Based on these strings, one can speculate:
• Accounts could be frozen for violating Telegram's Terms and Conditions.
• While frozen, users “can access their account but cannot send messages or perform any actions”. A frozen account would operate in “read-only mode”. Presumably, this restriction would even extend to private messaging with contacts.
• Telegram may offer users the option to appeal this decision through @SpamBot. If the freeze is not lifted, the account will be deleted.
• It is possible that other users may see a special indicator on profiles of frozen accounts.
• It remains unclear if “freezing” will be used to all permanently banned accounts before they are deleted.
This feature is still under development, and the above information consists of assumptions by @tginfo editors. Details could be inaccurate or subject to future changes.
#antispam
09.03.202508:24
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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