2025-08-01 02:14:19
Today's update introduces global search for public posts on Telegram, sorting stories into albums and organizing gifts into collections, managing bots via a new stylish mini app — and so much more.
Search now has a 'Posts' tab, where you can see relevant results from public channels. This makes it even easier to find specific information and browse a variety of sources in one lightning-fast interface.
Post search is initially available to Telegram Premium users — the people who help keep Telegram free, fast and secure for more than a billion users around the world.
Your favorite vacation stories, pet pictures and more can now be organized into story albums on your profile — to create highlight reels of your best adventures and favorite memes.
Businesses and content creators who post stories in their channel can also utilize albums to display products for customers or group content into playlists.
To add stories to an album, go to the 'Posts' tab in your profile or channel and tap 'Add Album'.
You can now group gifts on your profile or channel into custom collections — based on theme, rarity, or any other trait.
The same gift can appear in multiple collections, letting you create unlimited combinations. Collections also support granular filters for easy browsing.
To add gifts to a collection, open the 'Gifts' tab on your profile or in channel, select a gift and tap 'Add Collection'.
Telegram profiles now show a badge with a numerical rating based on the total volume of successful transactions they've made with Telegram Stars.
It highlights your Telegram level and helps channel owners see that you can be trusted for Suggested Posts and other requests.
Purchasing gifts, sending Paid Messages and funding Suggested Posts with Stars increases your rating. However, if you refund Star purchases or convert gifts to Stars your rating will decrease.
Telegram Gifts are so popular that new releases sell out in minutes. While you can always buy gifts from others on the gift marketplace, we want more people to get gifts right at launch.
Soon, you may see a new type of gift — available only to Telegram Premium users, with each person able to buy just a limited number. Stay tuned!
The vast majority of Telegram Gifts can still be purchased by all users — only specific sets of limited-edition gifts will require Premium to purchase.
Developers of Telegram bots and mini apps can now manage them in the new @BotFather mini app — from creating bots to updating settings, icons, and descriptions.
Any developer can create sleek mini apps that support full-screen mode, subscriptions, home screen shortcuts, geolocation, motion tracking — and more.
Want to build services and games for over 1 billion Telegram users? Start here.
That's all for today's update — we'll be back soon with another collection (or album?) of new features.
July 31, 2025
The Telegram Team
2025-07-01 23:59:08
Today's update introduces checklists to help teams and individuals track tasks without leaving Telegram. We've also added suggested posts — a safe, easy way to organize partnerships and promotions with channels, opening new opportunities for creators to crowdsource and monetize content.
Premium users can now create collaborative checklists in any chat to track tasks and coordinate teams — or manage shopping and to-do lists.
Checklists have granular permissions letting you control if others can mark tasks as done or add more items to the list.
To create a checklist, open the attachment menu and tap 'Checklist'. You can send checklists to groups, 1-on-1 chats and your Saved Messages.
Subscribers are now able to submit content to their favorite channels as suggested posts through a transparent and automated interface.
Suggested posts are sent to channels via direct messages — and can be anything from fan art to promotional videos, product reviews and more.
You can set a specific date and time for the post — or select 'Anytime' to let the channel owner choose.
To suggest a post, tap the icon that appears in the message bar when sending a direct message to a channel.
When suggesting a post, you may offer Telegram Stars or Toncoin to the owner in exchange for posting the message.
Toncoin can quickly be added to your Telegram account via Fragment — which allows for larger purchases.
Stars can also be purchased in bulk via Fragment and @PremiumBot — for users on desktop or who don't have access to Apple or Google Pay.
The channel owner will receive their reward 24 hours after posting — if the post is removed earlier, Telegram will automatically return the full amount to you.
Suggested posts give channels of any size a way to crowdsource content and participate in affiliate marketing — all from inside the Telegram app, protecting creators from scams and preserving their privacy.
Note that Stars are purchased via third-party providers like Apple, which may issue refunds to buyers within 21 days — potentially causing Stars to be deducted from your balance. Accepting payments for suggested posts in Toncoin is safer, as Toncoin payments can’t be refunded by the buyer.
When you receive an offer for a post, you can suggest edits to the post before accepting — to modify the text and media or change the price. Once both parties approve the post, it can be instantly posted or automatically scheduled for a specific time.
That's all for today — we'll be back once we check the next set of new features off our list.
July 1, 2025
The Telegram Team
2025-06-03 22:29:19
In today's update, we add new ways for users to start conversations with their favorite channels, navigate topics more efficiently, trim voice messages before sending, send photos in higher quality — and more.
You can now send direct messages to channels and have private chats with owners and admins. Content creators can enable this mode to talk with subscribers without sharing personal info.
Messages from subscribers appear in a new streamlined interface, separate from the owner's personal chats.
To send a direct message to a channel, tap the message bubble in the bottom bar of the channel. To turn on direct messages for your channel, go to Channel Settings > Direct Messages.
Content creators can also set a fee per each direct message to keep conversations manageable and meaningful.
Topics in groups have a new tab layout that allows faster access from the chat list and lets you jump between conversations in one tap.
You can switch between a larger bar on the side or minimalist bar at the top of the chat.
Topics can be enabled in any group via Group Settings > Topics.
After recording a voice message, you can now move the start and end points to cut out the exact fragment you wanted. No need to start over for the perfect take — you can just keep going and choose the section you want to send.
This option appears when you swipe up to lock recording during the voice message. After recording and trimming the message, you can record additional sections by tapping again on the microphone icon.
You can also pause and resume recording for voice and video messages.
Since 2014, Telegram users could send full resolution photos in the original file size. For regular photos, Telegram optimizes images so that they are instantly delivered and use 90% less mobile data.
Today's update adds a new quality option, 'High Definition' — to give your selfies and travel photos even more detail. HD images have 4 times the pixels, while using less than 0.5 MB of data.
To send an image in HD, tap the SD button in the photo editor or select 'Send In High Quality' via the attachment menu.
You can now share media directly to your Telegram story from other apps using the default 'Share' button on iOS.
For example, if you found a long-lost picture from 2015 in the Photos app, you can tap 'Share' to instantly open it in the story editor — without switching apps or scrolling.
Since 2018 communities of every size have used polls to make decisions and schedule events.
This update makes polls even more flexible with support for up to 12 options. Polls can also now be sent to your Saved Messages — to bookmark the results for future reference or share the poll with other chats later.
That's all for today — we'll be back after we build even more innovative features.
June 3, 2025
The Telegram Team
2025-05-09 03:52:52
Introducing Telegram’s second major update in just 8 days! You can now safely buy or sell collectible gifts in the new marketplace. The story editor lets you post multiple stories at once or split long videos into several stories. Channels can enable auto-translation so everyone sees posts in their language. We've also made it easier for channels to unlock new features with boosts.
Telegram introduced collectible gifts in January, and they became an instant hit — some collections sold out in minutes. Ever since, users have been asking for more gifts.
Starting today, you can use Telegram Stars to buy thousands of rare gifts from other users in a safe, easy-to-use gift marketplace. It not only expands the selection but also lets you sell your own gifts to earn Stars for new ones.
Advanced search filters make it easy to find exactly what you're looking for, such as a specific model, backdrop or symbol.
To send a gift, open any user's profile and tap the 'Send a Gift' button. Use the 'Resale' filter if you want to buy rare upgraded collectibles.
To sell a collectible gift, open it on your profile, tap the 'Sell' button and set your price in Stars.
Once listed, the gift appears in the marketplace and gets a 'Sale' label on your profile — so friends and followers know it’s available.
If you change your mind, tap the 'Unlist' button to cancel your listing.
The story editor now lets you select and post multiple photos or videos in one go — perfect for trip highlights or meme dumps.
If your video is over 60 seconds, the editor will automatically split it into clips to post as a series of stories.
All Telegram users can translate messages — and Premium users can auto-translate entire chats.
Now, channel owners can enable auto-translation for all users. When it's on, visitors see messages in their preferred language, helping creators reach a global audience.
Tap the translation bar at the top of the channel anytime to switch back to the original text.
Channels unlock features by leveling up with boosts. This update lowers the boost requirements — so perks like auto-translation are easier to reach.
That’s all for today — have fun in the marketplace while we make our developers switch from hunting rare gifts to building new features.
May 8, 2025
The Telegram Team
2025-05-01 05:39:42
Today’s update introduces extra-secure, easy-to-use group calls. We’re also rolling out a major upgrade that enables full automation for Telegram Business accounts, new options for gift users, a simpler way to appeal account restrictions — and more.
Telegram first introduced group calls in 2021, bringing powerful video chats for groups and live streams for channels.
Now, you can start an end-to-end encrypted conference call without creating a group chat — ideal for spontaneous meetings with coworkers or catching up with friends and family.
With our upgraded group calls, you can:
Group calls are secured with end-to-end encryption. Participants can confirm this by comparing the 4 emojis shown on their screens — if they all match, the call is fully secure.
In addition, group calls use blockchain-like technology to ensure that, unlike in other apps, no one — not even Telegram — can secretly join as a listener.
We welcome security researchers to study the detailed documentation and open source code that powers the new group calls. For more than 10 years, Telegram has offered over $100,000 to anyone who could crack its encryption protocol — and no one has ever succeeded.
You can send your call link to others — even via email or other apps — so they can join the call when they're ready. It's perfect for scheduling group calls in advance or letting friends join at their convenience.
From the link menu, you can also generate a QR code for others to scan. Just tap the button and choose Get QR Code.
Telegram Business (Telegram Premium) users can add third-party chatbots — including AI-powered ones — to automatically manage messages. This update introduces over 10 new features, enabling businesses to fully automate their messaging, profile, transactions, and stories.
You can control permissions for third-party chatbots using streamlined settings like 'Manage Messages' or 'Manage Profile', with individual toggles for specific actions — such as deleting messages, editing profile photos, posting stories, and more.
Telegram Business is included for all Premium subscribers. To add a chatbot and manage its permissions, go to Settings > Telegram Business > Chatbots. Information for chatbot developers is available on this page.
In October, we introduced Telegram Gifts which you can send with Stars and upgrade to collectibles, unlocking unique styles and making them tradeable on the blockchain. Telegram users already exchange over 10 million gifts per month.
If you like sending and receiving gifts, you can add a 'Gift' button to the input field — both for you and your chat partners 
.
You can now also choose which gifts are displayed on your profile. For example, if you want gifts from your contacts or certain friends to become visible automatically.
Premium users are able to select which gift types other users can send them. For example, popular accounts that turn on Star Messages can now choose to accept only 'Unique' or 'Limited-Edition' gifts — to make their inboxes even more manageable.
To add the 'Gift' button, control which gifts are shown on your profile or choose which gifts you accept, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Gifts.
You can also manage gifts on a one-by-one basis by going to Settings > My Profile and switching to the Gifts Tab. Tapping a gift lets you:
To send a gift, open any user's profile and tap the 'Send Gift' button.
Thanks to robust moderation tools and user reports, people who attempt to send scam or spam messages on Telegram are quickly detected and banned. While these systems have an extremely low error rate, users are now able to appeal their ban from inside Telegram in case of a mistake.
Rather than being immediately logged out, banned violators will have a frozen account — where they cannot contact other users, but are able to submit an appeal for our moderators to review. If successful, the account will be unfrozen and its restrictions will be lifted.
When an unknown user messages you for the first time, you can tap at the top of the chat to instantly block them and report their messages to moderators.
Both iOS and Android have a new gesture to quickly forward channel posts to your Saved Messages or recent contacts — in just one tap. Simply hold down on the share arrow, drag your finger to the chat where you want to forward the message, and release.
For iOS users specifically, there's now an extra gesture to add a story. While browsing recent stories at the top of the chat list, you can pull right on the list of stories to instantly open the story editor and make a new post.
On iOS, swiping right on the main chat list itself also opens the story editor.
That's all for today. Enjoy these new features while we call in our developers to make more.
April 30, 2025
The Telegram Team
2025-03-07 21:16:57
Today’s update gives content creators and public figures more control over their privacy while offering new ways to monetize their popularity. Now you can filter incoming messages, protect your peace of mind, and earn Telegram Stars — all while staying connected with your audience.
This update also introduces an info page for new chats to prevent scams, the option to gift Premium with Stars, and Verification Platform 2.0, helping startups save on user verification — plus much more!
If you receive a high volume of messages, you can now set a fee for incoming messages from users outside your contacts. This ensures that only those who truly value your time can reach you — giving you full control over your inbox while allowing you to earn Stars for your attention.
With this feature, you can:
This setting can also be applied to group chats and channel discussions to keep interactions focused and free from spam, helping group owners monetize their community and earn Stars from meaningful conversations.
Star Messages come with customizable settings — you can allow certain users or members of specific groups to message you for free. And if you ever need to make an exception after a message is sent, you can instantly refund the Stars with a single tap.
• In private chats: Ensure you have Telegram Premium, then go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Messages.
• In groups: Enable 'Charge Stars for Messages' in the Permissions section.
Take control of your messages, protect your time, and turn your popularity into an opportunity — all while keeping your inbox safe and manageable!
Now, when someone outside your contacts messages you for the first time, you’ll see a detailed info page that helps you spot scams, avoid impersonators, and verify who you're talking to — before you even reply.
This page gives you essential insights about the sender, including:
With this new feature, you’re in control of who gets your attention — no more second-guessing unknown senders or falling for impersonators. Whether you're chatting with a potential collaborator, a fan, or a new friend, you’ll have the info you need to decide whether to engage — effortlessly and with confidence.
Now you can use your Telegram Stars to share Premium perks with others. Use your balance to gift Premium to friends — all without spending extra money.
Earned Stars from Star Messages? Use them to celebrate holidays or congratulate contacts with a Premium subscription: exclusive features, faster downloads, custom emoji and more — all powered by your Stars!
To send someone a Premium subscription with Stars, open their Profile and tap ⋮ / ⋯ > Send a Gift.
Users and groups that earn Telegram Stars through Star Messages can withdraw these Stars via Fragment, converting Stars into valuable rewards. These rewards can be instantly used to purchase Telegram Ads, collectibles on the TON blockchain and more.
For operational reasons, Stars can be withdrawn 21 days after they are earned.
Group owners who receive Stars from Star Messages can now view and manage their group’s Star balance directly from the group’s profile, making it easier to track and utilize earned Stars.
In addition to wearing your favorite gift, you can now pin up to 6 other gifts to showcase them both on your gifts tab and on your profile cover.
You can view, sort and pin your gifts in Settings > My Profile > Gifts.
Android users can now cast videos straight to their Chromecast devices — whether you're watching memes with friends or presenting important content in a meeting, enjoy it all on the big screen!
How to cast: Open a video, tap the Settings icon, and select Chromecast.
Telegram Gateway is a cost-effective and privacy-focused solution for user authentication, allowing businesses to verify their customers’ phone numbers through Telegram at a fraction of traditional SMS costs.
Telegram’s Verification Platform was already 9x cheaper than other services, and now it’s 20% more cost-effective! Today's update lets developers set a max delivery time — if a code isn’t delivered within the window, it’s automatically refunded.
SMS verification elsewhere can cost $0.50 or more per message, while Telegram Gateway offers authentication for just $0.01.
It’s completely free to test — letting startups cut unnecessary costs and focus on building great products. Learn more in our detailed guide and start saving today!
That's all for today, we're just warming up for Telegram's spring updates.
March 7, 2025,
The Telegram Team
