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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 […]

    Find 6 India Telegram Channels of Humor in 2026

    Find 6 India Telegram Channels of Humor in 2026

    Laughter is the best medicine, and if you’re on the hunt for authentic Indian humor right in your Telegram feed, you’ve landed on the perfect guide. We’ve rounded up the…

    channelmeme
    2026-02-13 Create
    Telegram Slowdown Threatens App Release Schedules in Russia

    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…

    channelNews
    2026-02-13 Create
    [2026.2.12] Telegram for Android gets a major redesign with new bottom bar and crafting system

    [2026.2.12] Telegram for Android gets a major redesign with new bottom bar and crafting system

    Telegram for Android gets a major redesign with new bottom bar and crafting system Telegram for Android unveils its biggest interface overhaul with a bottom bar, improved performance, and a…

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    2026-02-12 Create
    Telegram in Russia: Roskomnadzor Begins Slowing Telegram

    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,…

    channelNews
    2026-02-12 Create
    Chinese Investor Buys Telegram Username for $2M Record

    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…

    channelcrypto
    2026-02-10 Create
    Group Greeting

    Group Greeting

    Click here to OnlyTG Echo help center>>>OnlyTG Echo provides the function to send the Greeting Message to new members joining the group.Video Tutorialhttps://youtu.be/261xxdlGFjEstep 1Send /start command to your bot and click Group Setting button. Now…

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    2026-02-08 Create
    Group CAPTCHA

    Group CAPTCHA

    Click here to OnlyTG Echo help center>>>OnlyTG Echo provides the function to send the CAPTCHA test to new members joining the group.Video Tutorialhttps://youtu.be/2FXfDcJ_TzUstep 1Send /start command to your bot and click Group Setting button.Now…

    channelOnlyTG Echo
    2026-02-08 Create
    Spanish PM Dismisses Durov’s Criticism: “Let Tech Oligarchs Bark”

    Spanish PM Dismisses Durov’s Criticism: “Let Tech Oligarchs Bark”

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez sharply rebuked Telegram founder Pavel Durov's criticism of Spain's new ban on social media access for those under 16. Sánchez posted on X that pushback…

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    2026-02-06 Create
    Durov Warns Spanish Telegram Users on Digital Freedom Threats

    Durov Warns Spanish Telegram Users on Digital Freedom Threats

    Telegram founder Pavel Durov addressed Spanish users in a post on his official channel, criticizing new state measures disguised as user protection that he says erode digital freedoms.  He outlined…

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    2026-02-06 Create
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