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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 […]

    Alert Bot

    Alert Bot

    AlertBot is an advanced Telegram automation tool designed for system monitoring and real-time alerting. It enables users to receive instant notifications on Telegram triggered by specific events such as website modifications, social media activity, news feeds, or system anomalies. The platform integrates with multiple data sources and can dispatch messages,…
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    IFTTT

    IFTTT

    The IFTTT Telegram bot facilitates the integration of Telegram with the robust automation platform IFTTT (If This Then That). It enables users to orchestrate workflows by connecting Telegram events or messages to actions across a vast array of web services and IoT devices. For instance, users can configure the bot…
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    Babelgram

    Babelgram

    BabelgramBot is an efficient Telegram automation tool that offers real-time, automatic linguistic translation for messages within any chat or group environment. It leverages Google Translate to support a wide array of languages and can operate inline or be configured for automatic translation of messages, facilitating seamless cross-lingual communication. The bot…
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    GatMedia

    GatMedia

    GetMediaBot is an adaptable Telegram automation tool designed for efficient media retrieval and download within the Telegram ecosystem. It facilitates access to a wide range of multimedia content, including audio tracks, video files, lyrics, and social media stories from platforms such as YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The bot streamlines…
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    Shieldy

    Shieldy

    Shieldy_bot is a specialized anti-spam automation tool for Telegram, engineered to safeguard groups and channels from malicious bots and spam accounts. It employs a straightforward yet robust CAPTCHA-like verification mechanism requiring new members to complete an action, such as pressing a button, within a designated time window post-joining. Non-compliance results…
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    Combot

    Combot

    Combot is a widely utilized and robust Telegram moderation bot engineered to assist group administrators in transforming their Telegram communities into well-organized, dynamic environments. It provides an extensive suite of moderation functionalities, including anti-spam mechanisms, message removal, and automated warning systems to maintain content integrity and prevent inappropriate material. Combot…
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    FiletoBot

    FiletoBot

    FiletoBot is a widely used Telegram file management bot that provides users with unlimited private cloud storage within the Telegram platform. Users can upload various file types—including documents, images, videos, and archives—which are systematically categorized for efficient access. The bot delivers rapid, secure, and limitless storage capabilities without requiring users…
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    DropMail.me

    DropMail.me

    DropmailBot is an ultra-convenient Telegram bot that generates disposable, temporary email addresses instantly. This bot is great for protecting your privacy by providing a one-time email address that can receive emails directly inside Telegram. Users don’t need to sign up or set passwords; just ask the bot for a temporary…
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    Link Shortener ZBot

    Link Shortener ZBot

    LinkShortenerZBot is an advanced Telegram automation tool engineered to streamline URL management and distribution within the platform. It integrates multiple URL shortening APIs, enabling users to generate concise, user-friendly links from lengthy URLs efficiently. This enhances the clarity and aesthetics of shared links in chat environments and broadcast channels where…
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    Redirectsbot.NET

    Redirectsbot.NET

    Redirectsbot is an advanced Telegram management tool designed to streamline content moderation and distribution for channel and group administrators within the Telegram ecosystem. It provides comprehensive content automation features, including post creation and URL redirection, multilingual message translation, integration of interactive interface elements such as inline buttons, watermarking, and signature…
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    YOGI

    YOGI

    YogiBizBot is engineered to optimize operational efficiency for Telegram enterprise administrators. It incorporates functionalities such as cryptocurrency transaction processing, subscription management, promotional message scheduling, and custom payment gateway development. The automation capabilities reduce manual workload, enabling business leaders to concentrate on strategic expansion and customer relationship management. The platform facilitates…
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    StarTipperBot

    StarTipperBot

    StarTipperBot is a gratuity management and monetization solution for Telegram, enabling users to send and receive microtransactions. It facilitates monetization for content creators, streamers, and influencers by providing seamless integration with various payment gateways and cryptocurrencies, ensuring secure transfer of tokens of appreciation or support. The platform also offers features…
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    ONLYOFFICE

    ONLYOFFICE

    The ONLYOFFICE Bot enables users to generate, convert, modify, and collaborate on office productivity documents directly within Telegram. It supports standard office file formats such as DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX, facilitating seamless document management without exiting the chat environment. Users can upload files for editing or conversion, thereby streamlining workflows…
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    TicketPyBot

    TicketPyBot

    TicketPy Bot is an optimized live support solution for Telegram communities, integrating with ticketpy.com to facilitate efficient support ticket submission, tracking, and resolution within the Telegram platform. It streamlines community management by organizing support requests, automating responses, and routing issues to designated support staff or moderators. The bot supports Telegram-based…
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    Converter Bot

    Converter Bot

    Converter Bot is an integrated multimedia and document conversion utility on Telegram. It enables users to upload images, videos, audio files, and text documents for rapid and efficient format transformation. Additionally, it supports URL extraction and conversion from platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram for downloading or format adaptation.…
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    Feed Reader Bot

    Feed Reader Bot

    The Feed Reader Bot is a handy Telegram bot that helps you stay updated by monitoring RSS feeds and social media accounts such as Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook. Whenever new posts, tweets, or videos are published from the sources you follow, the bot immediately sends you notifications in Telegram.…
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