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Klimenko Urges Durov to Open Telegram Office in Russia

Former Russian presidential internet adviser German Klimenko has urged Telegram founder Pavel Durov to establish official cooperation with the Russian authorities and open a formal Telegram representative office in Russia. Klimenko, who chairs the Digital Economy Development Fund, believes this step would help keep Telegram operating in the country. In his view, Durov should formally […]

Telegram Slowdown Threatens App Release Schedules in Russia

Russian mobile developers warn that the throttling of Telegram could disrupt app release cycles and internal workflows. Fork-Tech innovation director Vladislav Laptev notes that, after foreign platforms left the Russian market, Telegram became a key channel for distributing test builds. Red_mad_robot’s iOS development lead Alexander Tuzovsky adds that Telegram now serves as a central transport […]

Telegram in Russia: Roskomnadzor Begins Slowing Telegram

Russian authorities are moving to slow down Telegram within the country, according to RBC citing unnamed sources. The plan involves partial restrictions that could affect media loading, message attachments, channels, and bots, with some measures already entering effect as of February 10, 2026.  The slowdown is expected to be implemented through traffic filtering and prioritization […]

Telegram for Android gets a major redesign with new bottom bar and crafting system

Telegram for Android receives its biggest interface update to date, introducing a fixed bottom navigation bar for faster one-tap access to chats, settings, profile, and more. The app has been rebuilt for efficiency and improved responsiveness, with an updated search experience and streamlined navigation. In addition to the redesign, a new crafting system lets users […]

Telegram Adds “Cooling-Off” Period to Protect Accounts

Telegram is introducing a new security mechanism to reduce the damage from stolen accounts. One key fix closes a bug that allowed attackers to gain access by sending phishing links. The scheme worked like this: a victim was prompted to open a site on Telegram’s official domain, then change a word in the URL and […]

Telegram’s Liquid Glass: How to Roll Back on Android

The new “Liquid Glass” visual effect in the latest Telegram for Android has sparked mixed reactions. Many users dislike the increased transparency, iOS‑style rounded corners, and, most importantly, the removal of the side panel that previously gave quick access to settings and additional accounts. Although there is already a guide on how to tone down […]

Chinese Investor Buys Telegram Username for $2M Record

On February 7, Chinese bidders engaged in a fierce all-day battle for the Telegram username @danbao on the Fragment platform, with the winner paying nearly 170 million rubles—equivalent to $2.2 million USD. This marks the absolute record for username auctions in Fragment history, as verified by “Durov’s Code.” Fragment is a TON-based toolkit for interacting […]

Telegram 12.4 Rolls Out Major Update on Android and iOS

Telegram has updated its Android and iOS apps to version 12.4, bringing a major February feature pack. On Android, the interface has been extensively redesigned: the side menu is replaced by an iOS‑style bottom navigation bar, most pages and UI elements now have rounded corners and a “liquid glass” effect, and the attachments menu in […]

Durov Accuses Le Figaro of Xenophobia

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov called out French media for attempting to discredit him, specifically accusing one of France’s oldest newspapers, Le Figaro, of xenophobia. He objected to their repeated use of the label “Le Russe” (“the Russian”) when referring to him in articles. Journalists employed this tag while noting Durov’s support for Elon Musk and […]

Telegram Stories Now Open to All Users

Telegram has rolled out the ability to post Stories to all users this evening, no Premium subscription required—even for accounts linked to Iranian, Russian, and Ukrainian phone numbers. This marks a significant expansion of the feature previously limited to paid subscribers. Some users still report access issues, with the @tginfo editorial team suggesting a gradual […]

    [2026.2.11] Telegram’s Liquid Glass: How to Roll Back on Android

    [2026.2.11] Telegram’s Liquid Glass: How to Roll Back on Android

    Telegram’s Liquid Glass: How to Roll Back on Android The intensified Liquid Glass effect and loss of the side panel angered many Telegram Android users. Partial fixes exist via power‑saving…

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    Telegram Android 12.3 Beta Unveils Major Interface Overhaul

    Telegram Android 12.3 Beta Unveils Major Interface Overhaul

    Telegram's Android 12.3 Beta version features a comprehensive redesign of the app's interface, streamlining navigation and improving accessibility. Key changes include the complete removal of the sidebar: essential sections like…

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    2025-12-30 Create
    India Imposes Continuous SIM Binding on WhatsApp and Telegram to Fight Cyber Fraud

    India Imposes Continuous SIM Binding on WhatsApp and Telegram to Fight Cyber Fraud

    India’s telecom ministry has ordered major messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, to implement continuous SIM binding to tackle cyber-fraud losses that topped ₹228 billion in 2024. Accounts must…

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    [2025.12.12] Pavel Durov Allegedly Helps “Natalnaya Karta” Star Recover Hijacked Telegram Account

    [2025.12.12] Pavel Durov Allegedly Helps “Natalnaya Karta” Star Recover Hijacked Telegram Account

    Pavel Durov Allegedly Helps “Natalnaya Karta” Star Recover Hijacked Telegram Account After a SIM-swap hack stole his Telegram, Dmitry Zhuravlev says Belarusian IT contacts called “Pasha,” likely Pavel Durov, who…

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    [2025.11.18] Kazakhstan Moves to Regulate Telegram Channels and Combat Digital Disinformation

    [2025.11.18] Kazakhstan Moves to Regulate Telegram Channels and Combat Digital Disinformation

    Kazakhstan Moves to Regulate Telegram Channels and Combat Digital Disinformation Kazakhstan plans to register Telegram channels and restrict social media amid a crackdown on misinformation, targeting anonymous groups spreading reports…

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    [2025.9.23] Binance Co-founder CZ Denies Having Any Telegram Accounts, Praises Anti-Spam Efforts

    [2025.9.23] Binance Co-founder CZ Denies Having Any Telegram Accounts, Praises Anti-Spam Efforts

    Binance Co-founder CZ Denies Having Any Telegram Accounts, Praises Anti-Spam Efforts Binance co-founder CZ denies owning Telegram accounts, citing spam issues. Telegram CEO Durov responded, implementing features to protect celebrities…

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    2025-09-23 Create
    How to Bulk Messages on Telegram

    How to Bulk Messages on Telegram

    When using Telegram daily, there are often scenarios where messages need to be sent to multiple recipients simultaneously. The most effective approach is using a Telegram bot (which will be…

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    4 Ways to Broadcast Messages on Telegram

    4 Ways to Broadcast Messages on Telegram

    In our daily use of Telegram, we sometimes need to send messages to multiple recipients. The optimal way to do this is via a Telegram bot (which we’ll cover later).…

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    [2025.8.29] Telegram Introduces Display and Statistics for “Stars” in Personal Accounts

    [2025.8.29] Telegram Introduces Display and Statistics for “Stars” in Personal Accounts

    Telegram Introduces Display and Statistics for "Stars" in Personal Accounts Telegram's latest update adds profile features for “Stars”, showing history, balance, and earnings. Users can also withdraw Stars via Fragment,…

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