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 […]

JP Loot Deals

JP Loot Deals

JP Loot Deals is a dynamic Indian Telegram channel specializing in deal aggregation, emphasizing the optimization of savings through online retail offers, ONDC platform promotions, and app-exclusive discounts. Each promotional post typically adheres to a standardized format: the dedicated JP Loot Deals header, a concise overview of the featured product…
Rapid Deals Unlimited

Rapid Deals Unlimited

Rapid Deals Unlimited is a prominent Indian deal aggregation channel with extensive operational reach. As implied by its nomenclature, the platform emphasizes rapid dissemination of promotional offers—delivering numerous deals across diverse categories swiftly to enable users to capitalize on time-sensitive discounts. While current analytics reveal a moderate average of immediate…
Magixdeals 2.0

Magixdeals 2.0

Magixdeals 2.0 is a dynamic Indian deal aggregation platform that positions itself as a source for timely price reduction notifications and "exclusive promotional offers" across consumer electronics, mobile devices, computing laptops, fashion apparel, and domestic essentials. In other words, it appeals to price-sensitive consumers seeking premium or mid-tier merchandise at…
Shoppers Quest

Shoppers Quest

Shoppers Quest is a prominent Indian digital platform specializing in discount offers and promotional codes. The channel's analytics in industry-specific directories indicate sustained month-over-month growth, confirming its active engagement and ongoing expansion of its subscriber base. This imbues the channel with a comprehensive savings platform perception. Numerous posts are time-critical,…
Offerzone

Offerzone

Offerzone (@Deals_Offerzone_Loots) positions itself as a comprehensive multi-channel deals platform rather than merely a single content feed, incentivizing users to "Join Our 4/5 Offerzone Channel for Exclusive Discounted Offers" through a consolidated affiliate referral link. The primary emphasis is on the Indian e-commerce sector, integrating flash sale events, electronic device…
Dealdost

Dealdost

Dealdost is among India's largest and most longstanding Telegram deal aggregator channels. The content primarily focuses on live promotional offerings from e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, and other Indian online marketplaces, encompassing flash sales, lightning deals, heavily discounted merchandise, bank card incentives, and coupon stacking opportunities that significantly reduce…
Price Checker

Price Checker

PriceChecker is a Telegram automation tool dedicated to real-time price surveillance and analysis for e-commerce products. By providing a product URL, users can efficiently monitor price fluctuations, receive alerts for discounts, and access historical pricing data. The bot facilitates data-driven purchasing strategies, prevents overspending, and optimizes opportunities during promotional sales.
AliExpress Sales & Discounts

AliExpress Sales & Discounts

This is an automated Telegram service designed for real-time detection of promotional offers, discounts, and sales across e-commerce platforms such as AliExpress and other online marketplaces. It employs continuous web scraping and API integration to identify products with substantial price reductions, subsequently delivering detailed notifications to users via Telegram. These…
Deal Tracker

Deal Tracker

Deal Tracker is a Telegram automation tool designed for e-commerce price monitoring. Users submit product URLs, which the bot tracks for price fluctuations and promotional discounts, providing real-time notifications. It is an essential resource for consumers seeking to capitalize on limited-time deals or markdowns, supporting concurrent tracking with customizable alert…
OwloxBot

OwloxBot

OwloxBot is a Telegram-based micro-application and automation tool designed for real-time monitoring of price fluctuations and stock status across e-commerce platforms. It can track virtually any online retailer, providing instant notifications for promotional discounts, inventory restocks, or price drops. This bot is essential for consumers seeking to capitalize on timely…
Price Tracker

Price Tracker

The price_tracker_tzbot is a Telegram automation tool engineered for real-time monitoring of online product pricing across e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart. Users submit product URLs to the bot, which employs automated tracking algorithms to observe price fluctuations and issue immediate alerts when discounts or price reductions occur. This…
AliExpress Discounts

AliExpress Discounts

AliExpress Discounts is a Telegram-based service engineered to assist users in identifying optimal deals and price reductions on AliExpress. The system continuously monitors the platform for products with substantial price cuts from an extensive database encompassing hundreds of thousands of SKUs. Subscribers receive real-time alerts regarding new promotional campaigns and…