Telegram 7.5 update. What's next?
Recently, Beta-version Telegram for Android has been updated to version 7.5 and received a number of new features.
What's new:
- Widgets.
- Broadcast groups.
- Self-destruction messages.
- Temporary invitation links.
- Updated interface for channel and group reports.
- More tips when copying text, username, hashtag, bio, and deleting a contact.
For the first time in several years, the Telegram for Android Beta was released earlier than the iOS beta.
#Android
Recently, Beta-version Telegram for Android has been updated to version 7.5 and received a number of new features.
What's new:
- Widgets.
- Broadcast groups.
- Self-destruction messages.
- Temporary invitation links.
- Updated interface for channel and group reports.
- More tips when copying text, username, hashtag, bio, and deleting a contact.
For the first time in several years, the Telegram for Android Beta was released earlier than the iOS beta.
#Android
Telegram
Beta Info English
Beta version of Telegram for Android 7.5.0 (22419)
https://install.appcenter.ms/users/drklo-2kb-ghpo/apps/telegram-beta-2/distribution_groups/all-users-of-telegram-beta-2
#Android #apk
https://install.appcenter.ms/users/drklo-2kb-ghpo/apps/telegram-beta-2/distribution_groups/all-users-of-telegram-beta-2
#Android #apk
What's wrong with Broadcast Groups
One of the new features in the coming Telegram 7.5 update is Broadcast Groups.
Broadcast Group example: @broadcastchat (hey, help us to reach 500 participants, so we can see statistics).
Despite the fact the feature is not released yet, it's already quite questionable.
Check out our review on it: tginfo.me/broadcast-group-en
One of the new features in the coming Telegram 7.5 update is Broadcast Groups.
Broadcast Group example: @broadcastchat (hey, help us to reach 500 participants, so we can see statistics).
Despite the fact the feature is not released yet, it's already quite questionable.
Check out our review on it: tginfo.me/broadcast-group-en
Automatic messages deletion, widgets, temporary invites and more
Telegram Android and TDesktop just updated to version 7.5 and 2.6 accordingly.
Auto-Delete Messages
• Set messages to auto-delete for everyone 24 hours or 7 days after sending.
• Control auto-delete settings in any of your chats, as well as in groups and channels where you are an admin.
• To enable auto-delete, right click on the chat in the chat list > Clear History > Enable Auto-Delete.
Expiring Invite Links for Groups and Channels
• Create invite links that work for a limited time or a limited number of uses.
• See which users joined using your, or your admins’, invite links.
• Turn any invite link into a QR code users can scan with their phone cameras.
• To manage invite links, click ⋮ > Manage Group/Channel > Invite Links.
Groups with Unlimited Members
• Convert groups that have reached 200,000 members into unlimited Broadcast Groups.
Better chat import
• When importing messages from other apps, messages will be sorted chronologically now – but only if you imported it into a chat with less than 1000 messages.
More in the blog post: telegram.org/blog/autodelete-inv2
Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or verified channel.
TD: from the official website or GitHub.
#update #Android #desktop
Telegram Android and TDesktop just updated to version 7.5 and 2.6 accordingly.
Auto-Delete Messages
• Set messages to auto-delete for everyone 24 hours or 7 days after sending.
• Control auto-delete settings in any of your chats, as well as in groups and channels where you are an admin.
• To enable auto-delete, right click on the chat in the chat list > Clear History > Enable Auto-Delete.
Expiring Invite Links for Groups and Channels
• Create invite links that work for a limited time or a limited number of uses.
• See which users joined using your, or your admins’, invite links.
• Turn any invite link into a QR code users can scan with their phone cameras.
• To manage invite links, click ⋮ > Manage Group/Channel > Invite Links.
Groups with Unlimited Members
• Convert groups that have reached 200,000 members into unlimited Broadcast Groups.
Better chat import
• When importing messages from other apps, messages will be sorted chronologically now – but only if you imported it into a chat with less than 1000 messages.
More in the blog post: telegram.org/blog/autodelete-inv2
Android: Google Play, APK from the official website or verified channel.
TD: from the official website or GitHub.
#update #Android #desktop
Telegram
Auto-Delete, Widgets and Expiring Invite Links
This update brings an auto-delete timer for messages in any chat, as well as new flexible invite links and faster access to your chats with home screen widgets. Also, groups can now have unlimited members.
Key tool for chat & channel owners 🛠
@FleepBot is a multifunctional service that helps you create your personal assistant bot or a smart posting bot.
— Advanced scheduled posts with buttons and convenient content plan
— Auto reply messages to your subs and clients
— Statistics of advertising revenues and growth in subscribers
— Creating and storage of ad creatives
— 24/7 tech support.
Try it now @FleepBot
@FleepBot is a multifunctional service that helps you create your personal assistant bot or a smart posting bot.
— Advanced scheduled posts with buttons and convenient content plan
— Auto reply messages to your subs and clients
— Statistics of advertising revenues and growth in subscribers
— Creating and storage of ad creatives
— 24/7 tech support.
Try it now @FleepBot
Telegram Desktop updated to stable version 2.6.1
What's new:
- Correct copying of the QR code in the night mode.
- Fixed display of the validity date of the invitation link.
- Fixed a bug when sending an invitation link without comment.
- Fixed a crash when editing links in Linux.
- Minor fixes and improvements.
Download: from official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop #stable
What's new:
- Correct copying of the QR code in the night mode.
- Fixed display of the validity date of the invitation link.
- Fixed a bug when sending an invitation link without comment.
- Fixed a crash when editing links in Linux.
- Minor fixes and improvements.
Download: from official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop #stable
Problem with installing applications from Telegram
Users of Telegram for Android version 7.5 may have encountered the problem of installing APK applications from the messenger.
A pop-up notification indicates that there is no application to work with this file type.
The problem has been seen on smartphones: Xiaomi, Asus, OnePlus, and some Samsung devices.
Workaround: Save apk in downloads, and install with any file manager.
UPD: The problem has been fixed in the updated version 7.5 (2246).
#Android
Users of Telegram for Android version 7.5 may have encountered the problem of installing APK applications from the messenger.
A pop-up notification indicates that there is no application to work with this file type.
The problem has been seen on smartphones: Xiaomi, Asus, OnePlus, and some Samsung devices.
Workaround: Save apk in downloads, and install with any file manager.
UPD: The problem has been fixed in the updated version 7.5 (2246).
#Android
Why Telegram needs $ 1 billion in debt and how will they spend it
Due to claims from regulators, the TON project had to be closed. The launch date (April 2020) was disrupted. This, by agreement with investors, imposed an obligation on Telegram to return 72% of the investment.
The Telegram presentation states that out of the $ 1 billion attracted, $ 684 million can go to pay off debts in 2021 (what this amount consists of, it is not specified).
Telegram plans to spend the money remaining after settling on debts from the bond issue in the following proportions:
• 35% - equipment. Telegram will continue to invest in its own servers and network equipment so as not to depend on third-party cloud providers.
• 25% - user verification. The company sends sms to each user during registration to make sure that his number is up to date;
• 15% - employee benefits.
• 15% - rent of space in data processing centers + 5% - Internet traffic providers;
• 5% - technical support.
At the time of the release of the documents studied by VTimes, it had only one share issued - it belongs to Pavel Durov. However, the documents indicate that the company also has a maximum of 50,000 authorized shares (without designation of par and class of shares).
More information (Russian): vtimes.io/2021/02/26/kak-i-zachem-telegram-sobiraetsya-zanyat-1-mlrd-a3404
Due to claims from regulators, the TON project had to be closed. The launch date (April 2020) was disrupted. This, by agreement with investors, imposed an obligation on Telegram to return 72% of the investment.
The Telegram presentation states that out of the $ 1 billion attracted, $ 684 million can go to pay off debts in 2021 (what this amount consists of, it is not specified).
Telegram plans to spend the money remaining after settling on debts from the bond issue in the following proportions:
• 35% - equipment. Telegram will continue to invest in its own servers and network equipment so as not to depend on third-party cloud providers.
• 25% - user verification. The company sends sms to each user during registration to make sure that his number is up to date;
• 15% - employee benefits.
• 15% - rent of space in data processing centers + 5% - Internet traffic providers;
• 5% - technical support.
At the time of the release of the documents studied by VTimes, it had only one share issued - it belongs to Pavel Durov. However, the documents indicate that the company also has a maximum of 50,000 authorized shares (without designation of par and class of shares).
More information (Russian): vtimes.io/2021/02/26/kak-i-zachem-telegram-sobiraetsya-zanyat-1-mlrd-a3404
Ways to earn money for Telegram in the future
The main way to make money on the messenger is advertising posts in Telegram channels.
According to the messenger's calculations, every month Telegram generates on average about 350 billion audience impressions on 42 million active channels. If the audience of the messenger continues to grow annually by 40% (Telegram's own data), then the number of impressions should grow to almost 2 trillion by 2025, and every tenth displayed post can be advertising.
Additional opportunities for earning a messenger:
• Sales of premium stickers in a separate marketplace Telegram.
• Sharing earnings with the owners of chat games (advertising placement by the owner of the bot).
• Additional services for corporate clients.
• Sharing earnings from group owners (advertising placement by group owners).
• Short videos (analogue of the Instagram stories format) also with the integration of commercials.
• Platform for sales.
The main way to make money on the messenger is advertising posts in Telegram channels.
According to the messenger's calculations, every month Telegram generates on average about 350 billion audience impressions on 42 million active channels. If the audience of the messenger continues to grow annually by 40% (Telegram's own data), then the number of impressions should grow to almost 2 trillion by 2025, and every tenth displayed post can be advertising.
Additional opportunities for earning a messenger:
• Sales of premium stickers in a separate marketplace Telegram.
• Sharing earnings with the owners of chat games (advertising placement by the owner of the bot).
• Additional services for corporate clients.
• Sharing earnings from group owners (advertising placement by group owners).
• Short videos (analogue of the Instagram stories format) also with the integration of commercials.
• Platform for sales.
Telegram users distribution by region
Telegram provided user distribution by region in their financial report.
The data:
• Asia – 38%
• Europe – 26%
• Middle East – 17%
• North and South America – 12%
• Africa – 7%
According to previous data from Pavel Durov, 11% of active users are from India and 7% are from Russia.
#statistic
Telegram provided user distribution by region in their financial report.
The data:
• Asia – 38%
• Europe – 26%
• Middle East – 17%
• North and South America – 12%
• Africa – 7%
According to previous data from Pavel Durov, 11% of active users are from India and 7% are from Russia.
#statistic
Press Requests Bot
The Telegram Support section updated on the FAQ page. The list gained one new item: it's an official bot where press representatives can leave questions — @PressBot.
To get a comment on a question related to the functioning of the messenger, journalists need to specify the name of their organization and leave the question.
Need to mention, if you are not affiliated with mass media, you need to ask your questions in Telegram Support (go to Settings > find Help > press "Ask question"), or contact telegram.org/support
#FAQ
The Telegram Support section updated on the FAQ page. The list gained one new item: it's an official bot where press representatives can leave questions — @PressBot.
To get a comment on a question related to the functioning of the messenger, journalists need to specify the name of their organization and leave the question.
Need to mention, if you are not affiliated with mass media, you need to ask your questions in Telegram Support (go to Settings > find Help > press "Ask question"), or contact telegram.org/support
#FAQ
Bot API has been updated to version 5.1
What's new:
— Added updates about member status changes in chats:
— Support for improved invite links.
— Basic info about voice chats.
— And more, read the full changelog.
Warning: After one of the upcoming Bot API updates, user identifiers will become bigger than
core.telegram.org/bots/api-changelog#March-9-2021
#update #BotAPI
What's new:
— Added updates about member status changes in chats:
my_chat_member and chat_member.— Support for improved invite links.
— Basic info about voice chats.
— And more, read the full changelog.
Warning: After one of the upcoming Bot API updates, user identifiers will become bigger than
2^31 - 1 and it will be no longer possible to store them in a signed 32-bit integer type. User identifiers will have up to 52 significant bits, so a 64-bit integer or double-precision float type would still be safe for storing them. Please make sure that your code can correctly handle such user identifiers.core.telegram.org/bots/api-changelog#March-9-2021
#update #BotAPI
Details of Telegram's Eurobond offering
«VTB Capital» as one of the placement agents for Telegram described to investors a wide range of potential value of the messenger — from $2.2 billion to $124 billion in 2022. A qualified investor confirmed to VTimes that he received a analytical note with similar data via VTB's investment app.
To evaluate the messenger, the investment bank compared it to five peer companies in the social media and online advertising space:
— According to the data, when comparing the EV/Sales multiplier (the ratio of the company's value to its sales), the valuation came out at $2.2 billion;
— Analysis by the EV/DAU ratio (ratio of the value of the company to the number of daily active users) which is usually used for growing IT organizations gave out the value of $124 billion.
Experts believe that the spread between the methods of evaluation in a particular case is acceptable because of the complexity of evaluating such companies.
«VTB Capital» also predicts that Telegram will grow faster than the market, and the revenue of the service at the end of 2022 could be about $200 million. The estimate was given based on the number of active users per month (over 500 million) and the number of views of publications within it (430 billion), suggesting that the project could become the basis for the development of the advertising business model and other ways of monetization.
The tentative closing date for applications is March 9, and the initial benchmark for yield is 7% (quite a high yield for convertible bonds, according to the investment bank).
«VTB Capital» as one of the placement agents for Telegram described to investors a wide range of potential value of the messenger — from $2.2 billion to $124 billion in 2022. A qualified investor confirmed to VTimes that he received a analytical note with similar data via VTB's investment app.
To evaluate the messenger, the investment bank compared it to five peer companies in the social media and online advertising space:
— According to the data, when comparing the EV/Sales multiplier (the ratio of the company's value to its sales), the valuation came out at $2.2 billion;
— Analysis by the EV/DAU ratio (ratio of the value of the company to the number of daily active users) which is usually used for growing IT organizations gave out the value of $124 billion.
Experts believe that the spread between the methods of evaluation in a particular case is acceptable because of the complexity of evaluating such companies.
«VTB Capital» also predicts that Telegram will grow faster than the market, and the revenue of the service at the end of 2022 could be about $200 million. The estimate was given based on the number of active users per month (over 500 million) and the number of views of publications within it (430 billion), suggesting that the project could become the basis for the development of the advertising business model and other ways of monetization.
The tentative closing date for applications is March 9, and the initial benchmark for yield is 7% (quite a high yield for convertible bonds, according to the investment bank).
Telegram
Antonio Marreti in Telegram Info English Chat
— According to the data, when comparing the EV/Sales multiplier (the ratio of the company's value to its sales), the valuation came out at $2.2 billion;
— Analysis by the EV/DAU ratio (ratio of the value of the company to the number of daily active users)…
— Analysis by the EV/DAU ratio (ratio of the value of the company to the number of daily active users)…
Telegram received two times more placement bond applications than it had expected
The collection of bids for bond placement ended yesterday evening. This is stated in the prospectus for investors, issued by VTB Capital Group.
According to Forbes, the offer exceeded the volume of placement by 2 times, and the yield range will be 6-7%. At the same time, Telegram can increase the volume of supply from $1 billion to $1.5 billion.
The collection of bids for bond placement ended yesterday evening. This is stated in the prospectus for investors, issued by VTB Capital Group.
According to Forbes, the offer exceeded the volume of placement by 2 times, and the yield range will be 6-7%. At the same time, Telegram can increase the volume of supply from $1 billion to $1.5 billion.
What to expect from the upcoming Telegram update for Android
Today at 6 am UTC, the Beta version Telegram for Android (7.6.0) was released, but after 20 minutes this update was recalled by the developer (and users were forced to roll back to the old version).
Attentive users have already noticed the new features, so we're listing all the new features that will likely be in the next update:
- Voice chat recording.
- Voice chats right in the channels.
- Custom names for Voice chats.
- Possibility to raise a hand if a participant has their microphone disabled by administrators.
- Ability for anonymous admins in groups to participate in voice chat.
- The right to launch a voice chat on behalf of the channel (with the ability to choose your profile or any of your channels).
- Voice chats invite links, speaker permission invite links.
- When you swipe up while watching a video file, a mini-player (picture-in-picture) opens.
Screenshots and detailed descriptions of features will appear on @betainfoen channel after the next Beta version of the app.
#Android
Today at 6 am UTC, the Beta version Telegram for Android (7.6.0) was released, but after 20 minutes this update was recalled by the developer (and users were forced to roll back to the old version).
Attentive users have already noticed the new features, so we're listing all the new features that will likely be in the next update:
- Voice chat recording.
- Voice chats right in the channels.
- Custom names for Voice chats.
- Possibility to raise a hand if a participant has their microphone disabled by administrators.
- Ability for anonymous admins in groups to participate in voice chat.
- The right to launch a voice chat on behalf of the channel (with the ability to choose your profile or any of your channels).
- Voice chats invite links, speaker permission invite links.
- When you swipe up while watching a video file, a mini-player (picture-in-picture) opens.
Screenshots and detailed descriptions of features will appear on @betainfoen channel after the next Beta version of the app.
#Android
Telegram has launched the first round of a contest to create animated stickers
Round's objective: Create two sets of stickers with at least three vector animated stickers inside. At least one "pack" must use people as characters, and all of the stickers inside each of your packs must feature the same character.
When creating animated stickers specifically for the contest, it's important to rely on the instructions and specifications listed at contest.com/docs/animated_stickers
Applications with links to your own competition works (links to sticker packs) must be sent to @ContestBot. Make sure you have met all the conditions above beforehand.
Stage dates: March 11 — March 26 (until 23:59 Dubai time).
Round's rewards: $200 reward for completing each winning set of stickers (up to 15 stickers per pack), an invitation to participate in the next round of the contest, a chance for the authors of the best works to join the pool of permanent artists of animated Telegram stickers.
Contest prize fund: $50,000+
#contests
Round's objective: Create two sets of stickers with at least three vector animated stickers inside. At least one "pack" must use people as characters, and all of the stickers inside each of your packs must feature the same character.
When creating animated stickers specifically for the contest, it's important to rely on the instructions and specifications listed at contest.com/docs/animated_stickers
Applications with links to your own competition works (links to sticker packs) must be sent to @ContestBot. Make sure you have met all the conditions above beforehand.
Stage dates: March 11 — March 26 (until 23:59 Dubai time).
Round's rewards: $200 reward for completing each winning set of stickers (up to 15 stickers per pack), an invitation to participate in the next round of the contest, a chance for the authors of the best works to join the pool of permanent artists of animated Telegram stickers.
Contest prize fund: $50,000+
#contests
Telegram Desktop updated to version 2.6.2 Beta
What's new:
- Voice chat recording.
- Voice chats in the channels.
- Renaming of voice chats;
- Possibility to raise a hand if a participant has a microphone disabled by administrators.
- Ability for anonymous admins to participate in voice chat.
- The right to launch a voice chat on behalf of the channel (with the ability to choose, broadcast from your profile or from any of your channels).
- Link to voice chat as listener or speaker.
- Ability to save and remove GIFs from the inline bot menu.
- Fixed text disappearing due to cloud drafts syncing.
Download: From official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop
What's new:
- Voice chat recording.
- Voice chats in the channels.
- Renaming of voice chats;
- Possibility to raise a hand if a participant has a microphone disabled by administrators.
- Ability for anonymous admins to participate in voice chat.
- The right to launch a voice chat on behalf of the channel (with the ability to choose, broadcast from your profile or from any of your channels).
- Link to voice chat as listener or speaker.
- Ability to save and remove GIFs from the inline bot menu.
- Fixed text disappearing due to cloud drafts syncing.
Download: From official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop
Online invitation link QR code generator with avatar support
Telegram updated to version 7.5 now has the ability to create a QR code for invitation and permanent links to channels and groups. The generated QR code contains the logo of the messenger, without the ability to pre-include the title image of the conversation or channel.
If you need such a function, you can use our service: qr.tginfo.me
Along with this, the service supports:
— Invitation links (with a group or channel avatar).
— Links to any individual posts.
— Links to sticker pack, theme or cloud background.
— Links to some items from the settings (Android only).
— Links to the web version of the channel.
— Links to the page with telesco.pe.
— Links to the article in telegra.ph.
— Links to any account.
Telegram updated to version 7.5 now has the ability to create a QR code for invitation and permanent links to channels and groups. The generated QR code contains the logo of the messenger, without the ability to pre-include the title image of the conversation or channel.
If you need such a function, you can use our service: qr.tginfo.me
Along with this, the service supports:
— Invitation links (with a group or channel avatar).
— Links to any individual posts.
— Links to sticker pack, theme or cloud background.
— Links to some items from the settings (Android only).
— Links to the web version of the channel.
— Links to the page with telesco.pe.
— Links to the article in telegra.ph.
— Links to any account.
Voice Chats 2.0: Channels, Millions of Listeners, Recorded Chats, Admin Tools
Telegram for Android, iOS and macOS updated to version 7.6 Telegram Desktop updated to version 2.7
Millions of Concurrent Listeners
• Start limitless Voice Chats in Groups and Channels.
• Host discussions that can be listened to by millions of people simultaneously.
Voice Chat Recordings
• Record voice chats to share or publish in Channels later.
• See that a chat is being recorded from the red dot next to its title.
Improved List of Participants
• See user bio texts right from the list of participants.
• Raise your hand to show admins you want to speak.
Tools for Organizers
• Create separate Voice Chat Invite Links for listeners or speakers.
• Change the title of your Voice Chat to give people an idea of the current topic.
• Join Voice Chats as one of your Channels to hide your personal account.
Swipe Action Settings
• Choose which action is performed when you swipe left on a chat in your list: Pin, Mark as Read, Archive, Mute or Delete.
More about this update: telegram.org/blog/voice-chats-on-steroids
Android: Google Play APK official website or verified channel.
iOS: App Store.
TD: from official site or from GitHub.
macOS: App Store or official website.
Telegram for Android, iOS and macOS updated to version 7.6 Telegram Desktop updated to version 2.7
Millions of Concurrent Listeners
• Start limitless Voice Chats in Groups and Channels.
• Host discussions that can be listened to by millions of people simultaneously.
Voice Chat Recordings
• Record voice chats to share or publish in Channels later.
• See that a chat is being recorded from the red dot next to its title.
Improved List of Participants
• See user bio texts right from the list of participants.
• Raise your hand to show admins you want to speak.
Tools for Organizers
• Create separate Voice Chat Invite Links for listeners or speakers.
• Change the title of your Voice Chat to give people an idea of the current topic.
• Join Voice Chats as one of your Channels to hide your personal account.
Swipe Action Settings
• Choose which action is performed when you swipe left on a chat in your list: Pin, Mark as Read, Archive, Mute or Delete.
More about this update: telegram.org/blog/voice-chats-on-steroids
Android: Google Play APK official website or verified channel.
iOS: App Store.
TD: from official site or from GitHub.
macOS: App Store or official website.
Telegram
Voice Chats 2.0: Channels, Millions of Listeners, Recorded Chats, Admin Tools
Voice Chats first appeared in December, adding a new dimension of live talk to Telegram groups. Starting today, they become available in channels too – and there are no more limits on the number of participants. This update also brings recordable voice chats…
Pavel Durov announced the release of video broadcasts in Telegram this spring
Pavel Durov said that after today's update, everyone will be able to launch their own radio station. And later this spring, their own "TV channel" in Telegram.
For technical reasons, some iOS users will have to wait a few more hours before the latest version appears in the App Store. Users of other platforms can use the updated voice chats right now.
Pavel Durov said that after today's update, everyone will be able to launch their own radio station. And later this spring, their own "TV channel" in Telegram.
For technical reasons, some iOS users will have to wait a few more hours before the latest version appears in the App Store. Users of other platforms can use the updated voice chats right now.
Telegram Desktop updated to stable version 2.7.1
What's new:
— Fix editing 'Manage Voice Chats' rights for channel admins.
— Fix verification check display in voice chat participants list.
— Allow removing and blocking channels from voice chats.
— Minor fixes and improvements.
Download: from official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop #stable
What's new:
— Fix editing 'Manage Voice Chats' rights for channel admins.
— Fix verification check display in voice chat participants list.
— Allow removing and blocking channels from voice chats.
— Minor fixes and improvements.
Download: from official site or from GitHub.
#update #desktop #stable