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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 8 Telegram Channels for Photos in 2025

    If you love collecting beautiful images, artistic photography, and high-quality wallpapers, Telegram is the perfect place to find them. We’ve gathered some of the best Telegram channels dedicated to photos...
    • Стикерач (Stikery_emodzi_memy)

      Стикерач (Stikery_emodzi_memy)

      This is a highly popular Russian-language Telegram channel specializing in the distribution of stickers, emojis, and memes. With nearly 2 million subscribers and a substantial daily viewership, the channel serves users seeking innovative, humorous, and trending sticker packs and emoji collections for their Telegram conversations. Content typically features direct download…
    • ملصقات ستيكرات (nKnnn)

      ملصقات ستيكرات (nKnnn)

      The "@nKnnn" channel specializes in distributing animated GIF stickers tailored for Arabic-speaking audiences. Its content comprises a curated library of GIFs and static images designed for use in Telegram chats to convey emotions, reactions, or humor. The focus is on visually engaging and entertaining stickers that integrate smoothly within Telegram's…
    • ТЕМКИ И КАРТИНКИ (anime_oboi2)

      ТЕМКИ И КАРТИНКИ (anime_oboi2)

      This Telegram channel caters to anime enthusiasts who seek to personalize their digital devices with anime-themed wallpapers and images. The channel consistently shares high-resolution anime backgrounds—suitable for smartphones, desktops, and tablets—that showcase popular characters, scenic visuals, and contemporary designs from various anime franchises. Subscribers are presented with visually engaging graphics,…
    • Wallpaper | والپیپر

      Wallpaper | والپیپر

      The "wallpaper_4k3d" Telegram channel functions as a prominent digital wallpaper repository, with a subscriber base exceeding 439,000 members. It serves enthusiasts seeking to personalize their mobile devices, tablets, and desktop environments through high-resolution, visually compelling imagery. The channel specializes in 4K and 3D wallpaper content, featuring captivating visuals such as…
    • اقتباسات حب صور بنات ستوريات خلفيات (ii_Ti)

      اقتباسات حب صور بنات ستوريات خلفيات (ii_Ti)

      This Telegram channel functions as a digital art community specializing in minimalist, aesthetic, and technology-inspired visual content. Its focus encompasses sleek imagery such as contemporary illustrations, mood-enhancing visuals, and curated collections designed to inspire. Subscribers are typically enthusiasts of digital art, design, and technological culture who appreciate curated visual portfolios,…
    • Пресеты Лайтрум (Presets Lightroom)

      Пресеты Лайтрум (Presets Lightroom)

      This channel is among Telegram's largest and most active digital photo editing communities, specializing in Lightroom preset distribution. With a subscriber base exceeding 300,000, this platform serves as a primary resource for photographers, influencers, and design enthusiasts seeking ready-made color grading profiles for their images. The channel consistently offers both…
    • 𝙿𝙷𝙾𝚃𝙾𝙶𝚁𝙰𝙿𝙷𝙴𝚁 (معاذ ستار)

      𝙿𝙷𝙾𝚃𝙾𝙶𝚁𝙰𝙿𝙷𝙴𝚁 (معاذ ستار)

      The Telegram channel "muathsattar1," also known as "𝙿𝙷𝙾𝚃𝙾𝙶𝚁𝙰𝙿𝙷𝙴𝚁 (معاذ ستار)," is one of the largest Arabic-language photography channels on Telegram, with over 296,000 subscribers. It serves as a comprehensive platform for photography enthusiasts across the Arab world. The channel features a wide array of content targeted toward photographers and hobbyists…
    • Поздравления на каждый день (pozdravlenie)

      Поздравления на каждый день (pozdravlenie)

      The Telegram channel "pozdravlenie_otkrytky" specializes in distributing electronic greeting cards, congratulatory messages, and celebratory visuals. It serves users seeking digital ecards or innovative methods to convey well-wishes for occasions such as birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and other significant events. The channel consistently publishes a variety of vibrant, artistically designed digital cards…
    Стикерач (Stikery_emodzi_memy)

    Стикерач (Stikery_emodzi_memy)

    This is a highly popular Russian-language Telegram channel specializing in the distribution of stickers, emojis, and memes. With nearly 2 million subscribers and a substantial daily viewership, the channel serves users seeking innovative, humorous, and trending sticker packs and emoji collections for their Telegram conversations. Content typically features direct download…
    Channel Russian
    ملصقات ستيكرات (nKnnn)

    ملصقات ستيكرات (nKnnn)

    The "@nKnnn" channel specializes in distributing animated GIF stickers tailored for Arabic-speaking audiences. Its content comprises a curated library of GIFs and static images designed for use in Telegram chats to convey emotions, reactions, or humor. The focus is on visually engaging and entertaining stickers that integrate smoothly within Telegram's…
    Photo Channel
    ТЕМКИ И КАРТИНКИ (anime_oboi2)

    ТЕМКИ И КАРТИНКИ (anime_oboi2)

    This Telegram channel caters to anime enthusiasts who seek to personalize their digital devices with anime-themed wallpapers and images. The channel consistently shares high-resolution anime backgrounds—suitable for smartphones, desktops, and tablets—that showcase popular characters, scenic visuals, and contemporary designs from various anime franchises. Subscribers are presented with visually engaging graphics,…
    Channel Russian
    Wallpaper | والپیپر

    Wallpaper | والپیپر

    The "wallpaper_4k3d" Telegram channel functions as a prominent digital wallpaper repository, with a subscriber base exceeding 439,000 members. It serves enthusiasts seeking to personalize their mobile devices, tablets, and desktop environments through high-resolution, visually compelling imagery. The channel specializes in 4K and 3D wallpaper content, featuring captivating visuals such as…
    Photo Channel
    اقتباسات حب صور بنات ستوريات خلفيات (ii_Ti)

    اقتباسات حب صور بنات ستوريات خلفيات (ii_Ti)

    This Telegram channel functions as a digital art community specializing in minimalist, aesthetic, and technology-inspired visual content. Its focus encompasses sleek imagery such as contemporary illustrations, mood-enhancing visuals, and curated collections designed to inspire. Subscribers are typically enthusiasts of digital art, design, and technological culture who appreciate curated visual portfolios,…
    Channel Arabic
    Пресеты Лайтрум (Presets Lightroom)

    Пресеты Лайтрум (Presets Lightroom)

    This channel is among Telegram's largest and most active digital photo editing communities, specializing in Lightroom preset distribution. With a subscriber base exceeding 300,000, this platform serves as a primary resource for photographers, influencers, and design enthusiasts seeking ready-made color grading profiles for their images. The channel consistently offers both…
    Channel Russian
    𝙿𝙷𝙾𝚃𝙾𝙶𝚁𝙰𝙿𝙷𝙴𝚁 (معاذ ستار)

    𝙿𝙷𝙾𝚃𝙾𝙶𝚁𝙰𝙿𝙷𝙴𝚁 (معاذ ستار)

    The Telegram channel "muathsattar1," also known as "𝙿𝙷𝙾𝚃𝙾𝙶𝚁𝙰𝙿𝙷𝙴𝚁 (معاذ ستار)," is one of the largest Arabic-language photography channels on Telegram, with over 296,000 subscribers. It serves as a comprehensive platform for photography enthusiasts across the Arab world. The channel features a wide array of content targeted toward photographers and hobbyists…
    Photo Channel
    Поздравления на каждый день (pozdravlenie)

    Поздравления на каждый день (pozdravlenie)

    The Telegram channel "pozdravlenie_otkrytky" specializes in distributing electronic greeting cards, congratulatory messages, and celebratory visuals. It serves users seeking digital ecards or innovative methods to convey well-wishes for occasions such as birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and other significant events. The channel consistently publishes a variety of vibrant, artistically designed digital cards…
    Channel Russian