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

Improved UI and Animation for gift long press.

More right for business bots / chat bots

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.

This is a real frozen account in (productive server) Telegram, which is in our News and Tips group.

The victim of the circumstance is @testpl1.


Thanks : 💌💌💌

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

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.

#aboutads