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Russia Maintains Restrictions on WhatsApp and Telegram

The Russian authorities have not lifted the restrictions on voice calls on Telegram and WhatsApp within the country. Official statements from the regulatory agency overseeing communications indicate that no decision has been made to restore full call functionality on these platforms.  While a number of users had reported temporary restoration of voice calls, the regulators […]

Telegram Mini Apps 2.0 Adds Full-Screen Support and Motion Tracking

Telegram has rolled out a major update to its Mini Apps ecosystem with the 2.0 release. The standout feature is full-screen support, allowing Mini Apps to switch seamlessly between portrait and landscape modes for a more immersive experience, which is especially beneficial for games and media-rich apps.  The update also introduces motion tracking to enable […]

Telegram and WhatsApp Experience Major Outages in Kuban Region Amid Internet

On October 21, 2025, Telegram and WhatsApp users in Russia’s Kuban region faced widespread service interruptions. According to data from Sboy.rf, the Krasnodar Krai accounted for 18% of complaints over a six-hour period, reporting issues with both applications’ mobile and web versions.  Similar disruptions affected WhatsApp, owned by Meta, which is classified as an extremist […]

One-Third of Brands Shift Instagram Audiences to Telegram Amid Russia’s Ad Ban

Following Russia’s ban on Instagram advertising implemented in September 2025, about 32% of brand audiences have migrated to Telegram, according to a September study by Getblogger, an MTS AdTech company. The total advertising budget redirected to other platforms between September and October reached 1.2 billion rubles.  Besides Telegram, 25% of audiences moved to VK, 20% […]

Telegram to Introduce Paid Comment Pinning on Live Streams

Telegram is developing a new feature that will allow users to participate in live streams with the option to pay for pinning their comments. Currently available only on a test server, live streams will be accessible in the “Stories” section. Viewers can spend Telegram’s internal currency, “stars,” to elevate their comments.  The more stars spent, […]

Elon Musk’s X Launches Marketplace for Inactive Usernames, Inspired by Telegram

Elon Musk’s social platform X, formerly Twitter, has launched the X Handle Marketplace, allowing Premium subscribers to request and acquire inactive usernames. The service resembles Telegram’s Fragment platform, where rare nicknames are bought and sold.  Usernames are divided into free “Priority” handles — common word combinations or alphanumeric strings — and paid “Rare” handles, priced […]

ZAB.RU Named Top Regional Telegram Channel in Trans-Baikal Region

ZAB.RU, a digital news outlet, has been recognized as the sole representative from the Trans-Baikal region in Russia’s top popular regional Telegram channels, according to New Media citing TGStat data from October 7, 2025. The ranking considered the subscriber engagement rate, growth dynamics, and total reach, with ZAB.RU reaching over 6.3 million people.  No other […]

New Indian Messaging App Arattai Surges to Over 5 Million Downloads, Challenging Telegram

Arattai, a new messaging app developed by Indian company Zoho, has rapidly gained popularity, achieving over 5 million downloads within days of its October 2025 launch. It outpaced established giants like Telegram, Facebook Messenger, and Snapchat, each garnering around 2 million installs in the same period.  Named after the Tamil word for “chit-chat,” Arattai is […]

Telegram Emerges as Popular Platform for Vintage and Secondhand Fashion in Singapore

Telegram has become a thriving marketplace for vintage and secondhand fashion among Singapore’s youth. Originally a niche interest, the trend has rapidly gained popularity, transforming Telegram into a vibrant shopping hub for curated secondhand clothing, including sought-after vintage pieces and Japanese fashion labels.  The app’s chat-based format allows immediate interaction between buyers and sellers, creating […]

Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

A 2025 study by Kaspersky Lab reveals that Russians interested in cybersecurity news trust Telegram channels the most (39%), followed by television (32%), and Russian news websites (24%). The majority prefer short formats: 66% choose brief posts, and 56% favor video content including TV shows and documentaries.  Longer articles attract 27% of respondents, and 20% […]

    Russia Maintains Restrictions on WhatsApp and Telegram

    Russia Maintains Restrictions on WhatsApp and Telegram

    The Russian authorities have not lifted the restrictions on voice calls on Telegram and WhatsApp within the country. Official statements from the regulatory agency overseeing communications indicate that no decision…

    NewsRussia
    2025-10-22 Create
    One-Third of Brands Shift Instagram Audiences to Telegram Amid Russia’s Ad Ban

    One-Third of Brands Shift Instagram Audiences to Telegram Amid Russia’s Ad Ban

    Following Russia’s ban on Instagram advertising implemented in September 2025, about 32% of brand audiences have migrated to Telegram, according to a September study by Getblogger, an MTS AdTech company.…

    channelmultiple
    2025-10-21 Create
    [2025.10.16] Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

    [2025.10.16] Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

    Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos Russians rely on Telegram and TV for cybersecurity news, favoring short posts and videos. AI tools…

    AINews
    2025-10-16 Create
    Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

    Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

    A 2025 study by Kaspersky Lab reveals that Russians interested in cybersecurity news trust Telegram channels the most (39%), followed by television (32%), and Russian news websites (24%). The majority…

    AIchannel
    2025-10-16 Create
    [2025.10.14] Ministry of Economy of Karelia Launches Official Telegram Channel

    [2025.10.14] Ministry of Economy of Karelia Launches Official Telegram Channel

    Ministry of Economy of Karelia Launches Official Telegram Channel The Ministry of Economy of Karelia opened its Telegram channel to share economic news, investment projects, and government updates, enhancing public…

    AIchannel
    2025-10-14 Create
    Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

    Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

    According to a 2025 study by Kaspersky Lab, Russians interested in cybersecurity news trust Telegram channels the most (39%), followed by television (32%), and Russian news websites (24%). The study…

    channelNews
    2025-10-14 Create
    [2025.10.9] Scientists Decode Telegram’s Hidden Influence Structure Using Advanced Digital Fingerprinting

    [2025.10.9] Scientists Decode Telegram’s Hidden Influence Structure Using Advanced Digital Fingerprinting

    Scientists Decode Telegram’s Hidden Influence Structure Using Advanced Digital Fingerprinting Russian researchers devised a digital fingerprinting method to map Telegram’s hidden influence networks, identifying channel roles and revealing polarized information…

    HelpNews
    2025-10-09 Create
    Former Adviser Explains Why Telegram Will Remain in Russia Until a Full Replacement Emerges

    Former Adviser Explains Why Telegram Will Remain in Russia Until a Full Replacement Emerges

    German Klimenko, former internet development adviser to the Russian president and chairman of the Digital Economy Development Fund, explained why Telegram is unlikely to be blocked in Russia for now.…

    NewsPavel Durov
    2025-10-08 Create
    [2025.9.30] Telegram Bloggers’ Income to Rise 44% in 2025

    [2025.9.30] Telegram Bloggers’ Income to Rise 44% in 2025

    Telegram Bloggers' Income to Rise 44% in 2025 Telegram bloggers’ average monthly income is set to grow 44% in 2025, led by paid subscriptions and donations, with self-development and psychology…

    channelLaw
    2025-09-30 Create
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