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
App now provides additional information about users who start conversations with you:
• The country that issued the user's phone number
• The month and year of their account registration
• The number of mutual groups
• If the account is Telegram official one
• Third party verification status.
• If account profile picture or name was changed in last few days.

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 the first pinned gift sits atop the owner's profile picture.

Broadcasting Content From Telegram Using Google Cast
Users may now broadcast media, such as videos, photos, and music, to devices that support the Google Cast protocol.
The broadcast function is available from the media viewer and music player.

Article: https://telegram.org/blog/star-messages-gateway-2-0-and-more

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

#update #Android #iOS

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

For all the features from this update, like streaming to Chromecast devices on Android, Star balances for groups and more – check out our full blog:

https://telegram.org/blog/star-messages-gateway-2-0-and-more

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Pinned Gifts. Gifts on your profile can now be pinned in any order to highlight your best collectibles at the top of your page – and on your cover photo.

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Gift Premium With Stars. You can now use your Stars to gift Telegram Premium to friends – unlocking exclusive features like faster downloads, custom emoji and more.

You can passively earn Stars by
• Enabling Star Messages
• Joining Affiliate Programs
• Converting Telegram Gifts

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Contact Confirmation. When someone messages you for the first time, you'll now see a detailed info page to help you spot scams and avoid impersonators.

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Star Messages. Premium subscribers can now set a fee for incoming messages in private chats or groups in order to:

• Prevent scams
• Monetize your popularity
• Reduce unwanted messages

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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

Durov allowed to temporarily leave France

As of today, March 15, 2025, #Pavel Durov, the founder of #Telegram, has been allowed to leave #France temporarily. Recent reports indicate that French authorities have permitted him to depart the country for "several weeks," with sources suggesting he has traveled to Dubai. This follows a period of judicial supervision and a travel ban imposed after his arrest in August 2024, when he was charged with multiple offenses related to alleged criminal activities on Telegram. While he was previously restricted from leaving France until at least March 31, 2025, this temporary permission marks a loosening of those conditions. However, it remains unclear whether this is a permanent change or if he must return to France afterward, as his legal case is still ongoing and may not reach court until 2026.

Thanks : 💌💌💌

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

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

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Telegram Android Beta

◾️Version: 11.8.3
◾️Build: 57989

Changelog:
- message author only in all chats folder
- pin/unpin button only in own unique gifts

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Telegram Android Beta

◾️Version: 11.8.4
◾️Build: 58019

Changelog:
- fix 0 gifts in profile from encrypted chat
- multiline text in checkbox refunding stars for paid messages
- fix overflown text in user info
- fileref cache check (slightly faster download startup on some occasions)
- crash fixes, crash fix in beta download (that's why appcenter)

New deep link

tg://settings/phone_privacy

Thanks : 💌💌💌

More Deep links : 💌💌💌

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 #df

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

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

Telegram Desktop Has Been Updated to Version 5.13.0

What's new:
• 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.

Download: official website or GitHub.

#update #desktop