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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 […]

    Tic Tac Toe Bot

    Tic Tac Toe Bot

    TicTacToes_Bot integrates the traditional Tic Tac Toe game into the Telegram platform. Users can engage in matches against friends or the AI bot within private or group messaging environments. The bot features inline mode functionality, enabling seamless initiation of games from any chat by entering the bot’s username. The gameplay…
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    FlaGuess Bot

    FlaGuess Bot

    FlaguessBot is an educational quiz application engineered to enhance users' knowledge of international vexillology. It challenges participants to identify countries from visual representations of flags, offering contextual hints and real-time score monitoring. This interactive tool combines entertainment with geographic literacy, making it a preferred resource for geography aficionados and individuals…
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    PokéHunt

    PokéHunt

    PokéHunt is a Pokémon-themed Telegram automation tool that facilitates the capture, exchange, and combat of creature-like entities within group chats or private messages. The bot engages during ongoing conversations by introducing virtual creatures that users can attempt to capture via inline interface elements. Users can create profiles, monitor their creature inventories,…
    Game BOT
    InventoryBot

    InventoryBot

    InventoryBot is a productivity Telegram bot that helps users manage personal or group inventories. It allows users or group admins to add, remove, update, and list items, track quantities, and maintain shared inventories—all through simple chatbot commands. The bot is especially handy in gaming groups (such as table-top RPGs or…
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    Icy Breaker

    Icy Breaker

    Icybreakerbot is an interactive Telegram application engineered for entertainment, team engagement, and icebreaker facilitation. It orchestrates social gaming, quizzes, and challenges to foster member familiarity and stimulate dialogue. The bot can deploy random inquiries, propose discussion topics, coordinate rapid competitions, or initiate polling—serving as a preferred tool for corporate team-building,…
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    GamerDB

    GamerDB

    GamerDBBot is a specialized Telegram bot designed for the gaming community, facilitating direct access to comprehensive game metadata within the messaging platform. It enables rapid retrieval of detailed information across a broad spectrum of video titles, including release timelines, genre classifications, platform compatibility, user ratings, and developer profiles. Users can…
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    Empire Game

    Empire Game

    Empire Game is a prominent Telegram community with over 750,000 members, focused on its flagship mobile strategy game. Participants are motivated to prepare for engaging combat scenarios, fostering collaboration for in-game events and reward acquisition. The channel provides consistent updates, feature releases, and event notifications tailored to the Empire Game…
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    Пекарня (pekagame)

    Пекарня (pekagame)

    Пекарня (Pekagame) is a Russian-language gaming-focused Telegram channel. Its tagline translates as “Computer games are to blame for everything,” reflecting its theme of humor, gaming culture, and community banter about video games. The channel shares game-related memes, news, reviews, discussions, and gaming lifestyle content.
    Russian Game
    Standoff 2

    Standoff 2

    This Telegram channel is focused on the popular mobile first-person shooter Standoff 2. It functions as a community platform for enthusiasts and players, disseminating the latest game patches, tactical guides, gameplay strategies, event notifications, gameplay footage, and news pertinent to Standoff 2. Subscribers can access content such as competitive esports…
    Channel Russian
    GAME_doc

    GAME_doc

    This Telegram channel specializes in disseminating industry news, product reviews, and updates related to the latest video game titles and development advancements. It curates content for both gamers and game developers, offering app and game evaluations, launch announcements, and development insights. Posts frequently feature links to new game releases, analyses…
    Channel Russian
    LITEAPKS.COM – Official

    LITEAPKS.COM – Official

    Liteapks is a prominent Telegram channel specializing in distributing modified (mod) Android applications and games. The platform positions itself as the “Fastest, Safest & Most Stable Mods on Earth,” serving as a comprehensive repository for downloading customized applications and gaming content. It emphasizes rapid download speeds, secure and verified files,…
    Game Channel
    Мир Supercell (mir_supercell)

    Мир Supercell (mir_supercell)

    This Telegram channel focuses on Supercell's portfolio of mobile games, including Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, and other titles developed by the company. The channel primarily disseminates game strategy guides, updates on new features and patches, tournament announcements, player tips, clan recruitment notices, and community showcases. It functions…
    Channel Russian
    EAFC26 | FC26

    EAFC26 | FC26

    This Telegram channel is focused on providing fans with updates, news, and content related to EA Sports FC (Electronic Arts Football Club) titles. It offers gamers the latest information on the EA Sports FC franchise, including game patches, player card updates, strategic guides, promotional events, and community tournaments. Subscribers who…
    Farsi Iran
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