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Russian Microbloggers Tap Telegram for Major Revenue in 2025

A Russian media outlet reports that microbloggers on closed Telegram channels earned nearly 1 billion rubles between April and September 2025 through paid subscriptions, donations, and merchandise. Tribute-Lenta analysis cited by Infox.ru indicates more than 8,300 authors with audiences under 500 followers generated income from paid subscriptions, donations, and tips totaling over 990 million rubles, […]

Telegram and Perplexity: AI Integration Talks Stall

Telegram’s reported move to offer Perplexity’s AI-powered search inside the app would have represented a major integration, with discussions reportedly valuing the potential collaboration at hundreds of millions of dollars. Telegram channels and insiders claimed Perplexity was negotiating an official integration for Telegram and other platforms, potentially including Snapchat, with a proposed one-year embedding deal […]

Russia Bans Telegram Voice-Deception Information

A Moscow court has banned information about voice-deception services offered via Telegram bots. The prosecutor’s office request was approved, with the court stating that easy access to such services could foster a belief that crimes can be committed with impunity and undermine state authorities.  The ruling also notes that using these bots would violate federal […]

Telegram CEO Paves Way with Discipline: No Alcohol or Sugar

Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov advocates a highly disciplined, minimalist lifestyle aimed at preserving mental clarity and physical health. In a recent discussion with AI researcher Lex Fridman, Durov described his daily regimen, including a strict diet, a fasting routine, and complete avoidance of “addictive” substances. He argues that success for a billion-user platform depends on […]

Telegram macOS App Removed from App Store

Telegram for macOS has been pulled from the Apple App Store, with the desktop app and its download link on the official Telegram site reportedly inactive. The move leaves the Mac user base without a readily accessible update path through the Store, though the desktop installer remains available from Telegram’s official website.  The iOS and […]

Telegram Introduces WhatsApp Verification in Russia

Telegram has begun delivering verification codes to Russian users via WhatsApp, a shift that enables activation of new accounts or login to existing ones without SMS. Reports from the “Durova Code” site indicate that this new path supplements, or in some cases replaces, traditional SMS verification after users previously reported inability to receive Telegram codes […]

Telegram Tests Gift Auction Feature in Internal Build

Telegram is poised to host a gift auction feature in its test builds, signaling a new way to buy and trade gifts within the app. The discovered functionality suggests that gifts can be auctioned in batches, with each batch containing 50 items. Bids would be displayed with a star-like symbol, and the top 50 bidders […]

Uzbekistan’s Digital Growth: Telegram Reaches 76% of Internet Users

Uzbekistan’s digital landscape is evolving in 2025 amid shifting demographics, rapid urbanization, and rising online engagement. With a population exceeding 37 million, a large share of which is young, demand for digital services and online communication remains strong. Internet penetration stands at about 87%, and mobile internet is the primary access method. YouTube continues to […]

Safaricom Blocks Telegram as KCSE Exams Commence in Kenya

Kenya’s leading telecom operator Safaricom has blocked access to Telegram on its network, as part of a pattern seen during the KCSE exams, which run through late November and determine university admissions nationwide. The Communications Authority (CA) ordered the restriction to curb exam cheating spread via the platform. This echoes similar moves in 2023 and […]

Telegram X Gets 0.28.1.1771 Update with UI, Security, and Stability Enhancements

Telegram X has been updated to version 0.28.1.1771. The update brings several user-facing improvements and new features. On Android, the app now uses the full screen for devices running Android 11 and higher, and a full-screen media viewer enhances media consumption. A new View in Thread option allows users to see threaded replies directly from […]

    Discover 6 Telegram Channels for Sports in 2025

    Discover 6 Telegram Channels for Sports in 2025

    For sports lovers, staying updated with the latest scores, match analyses, and breaking news is essential. Telegram has become a favorite platform for sport enthusiasts worldwide, offering instant access to…

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