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Record Message and Foward

Click here to OnlyTG Recorder help center>>> OnlyTG Recorder provides the function to combine message to a record. And you can quickly forward it to other users. Video Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_VXBawJfNU step 1 Start Recorder Bot(@RecordOnBot) and select Language to set language. step 2 Forward messages from other contacts, channels, groups and more to Recorder. Then Recorder will notify you […]

Ukraine Celebrates Ukrainian Drone Attack on Volgograd in Telegram Channels

Ukrainian Telegram channels have been actively discussing—and openly celebrating—the aftermath of a Ukrainian drone attack on Volgograd since last night. According to Volganet.net, commenters show no restraint in their language, expressing delight at the strike on civilians while eagerly viewing photos and videos shared by Volgograd residents themselves. The early March 4 terrorist attack by […]

Telegram Overtakes WhatsApp as Russia’s Top Messenger

In January 2026, Telegram became the most popular messenger in Russia, overtaking long‑time leader WhatsApp, according to Okkam’s calculations based on Mediascope data. The ranking counts users aged 12+ who accessed a mobile app or desktop web version at least once during the month. Telegram reached 95.978 million users, compared with 89.418 million for WhatsApp, […]

French Justice Minister ‘Offers’ Riviera Sentences for Russians Jailed over Telegram

France has unveiled a tongue‑in‑cheek “humanitarian initiative” for Russian citizens reportedly sentenced for using Telegram, proposing that the first 250 such convicts serve their terms on the French Riviera. According to the plan, a negotiating group has sent a request to Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office to arrange extradition under special conditions. The inmates would be […]

Durov Says Dubai ‘Statistically Safer’ Than Europe, Even Under Missile Fire

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has triggered debate after contrasting safety in Europe with that in Dubai amid rising regional tensions. In a post on X, Durov said he had to leave Dubai for Europe a week earlier and joked that he was now “missing the free fireworks from Iran” while “exposing myself to greater risk.” […]

Novosibirsk Detains At Least 15 at Anti‑Telegram Block Protest

In Novosibirsk, security forces detained at least 15 people during a protest against plans to block Telegram in Russia. Among those detained were rally participants, including RCP(i) member Oleg Metzler, former city council deputy Anton Kartavin, journalists Sergei Oshchepkov and Vitaly Bochkaryov, as well as several bystanders. All were taken to Police Department No. 1 […]

Paid “Typing Effect” for Telegram Bots Can Greatly Cut Developers’ Earnings

Telegram bot developers who enable the new gradual (streaming) answer display — where text appears smoothly as it is generated — will indirectly pay for it through higher commissions. This feature, previously available only to AI bots, became accessible to all bots from March 2026 to make responses look more visually appealing. While Telegram does […]

Novosibirsk Rally in Support of Telegram Shut Down

A planned rally in Novosibirsk on March 1 against the blocking of Telegram and the “forced installation of Max” ultimately did not take place. According to Kommersant, access routes to the protest site near the Globus Theatre were cordoned off with warning tape, with authorities citing an inspection of trees in the adjoining square as […]

Tags, Anti-Copy Chats, GIF Editing and Telegram Login Rolled Out

The latest Telegram update introduces text tags that appear next to users’ names in group chats, allowing members to show their role, job title, apartment number, interests, and more. Group admins can decide whether only they can assign tags or allow members to choose their own, with admin tags always highlighted in color. Telegram also […]

Irkutsk Reverses Approval for Pro-Telegram Rally

The Irkutsk city administration initially approved a rally in support of Telegram and “for a free internet” but later revoked the permit due to “significant public attention” to the event. The demonstration, organized by local Yabloko party leader Grigory Gribenko and activist Pavel Kharitonenko, was set for March 1 with up to 300 participants. Organizers […]

    [2026.3.5] Telegram Overtakes WhatsApp as Russia’s Top Messenger

    [2026.3.5] Telegram Overtakes WhatsApp as Russia’s Top Messenger

    Telegram Overtakes WhatsApp as Russia’s Top Messenger Mediascope data show Telegram surpassed WhatsApp in Russia in January 2026 with about 96 million users, while state‑backed Max is rapidly growing and…

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    2026-03-05 Create
    [2026.3.4] Durov Says Dubai ‘Statistically Safer’ Than Europe, Even Under Missile Fire

    [2026.3.4] Durov Says Dubai ‘Statistically Safer’ Than Europe, Even Under Missile Fire

    Durov Says Dubai ‘Statistically Safer’ Than Europe, Even Under Missile Fire Pavel Durov said on X that, given Europe’s crime rates, Dubai is “statistically safer even with missiles flying,” joking…

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    2026-03-04 Create
    [2026.3.3] Paid “Typing Effect” for Telegram Bots Can Greatly Cut Developers’ Earnings

    [2026.3.3] Paid “Typing Effect” for Telegram Bots Can Greatly Cut Developers’ Earnings

    Paid “Typing Effect” for Telegram Bots Can Greatly Cut Developers’ Earnings Enabling Telegram’s smooth, gradual reply feature for bots adds a 15% Stars commission on in‑bot purchases, and combined with…

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    [2026.3.2] Tags, Anti-Copy Chats, GIF Editing and Telegram Login Rolled Out

    [2026.3.2] Tags, Anti-Copy Chats, GIF Editing and Telegram Login Rolled Out

    Tags, Anti-Copy Chats, GIF Editing and Telegram Login Rolled Out Telegram’s new update adds group member tags, Premium-only anti-copy protection in private chats, GIF captions and editing, poll vote timestamps,…

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    [2026.2.28] Russia to Block Telegram in Early April

    [2026.2.28] Russia to Block Telegram in Early April

    Russia to Block Telegram in Early April Russia has finalized plans to fully block Telegram in early April due to recruitment for crimes, with service already throttled since February 10;…

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    [2026.2.27] Telegram for iPhone Tests True Background File Uploads

    [2026.2.27] Telegram for iPhone Tests True Background File Uploads

    Telegram for iPhone Tests True Background File Uploads Telegram’s iOS beta now supports continuous background file uploads, showing progress via notifications and Dynamic Island on iOS 26+, with a full…

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    2026-02-27 Create
    [2026.2.26] Philippines Weighs Possible Telegram Ban

    [2026.2.26] Philippines Weighs Possible Telegram Ban

    Philippines Weighs Possible Telegram Ban The Philippines is considering blocking Telegram, with officials citing pornography, illegal gambling, deepfakes, and financial scams, and warning they will not hesitate to block any…

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    [2026.2.25] Ban on Forwarding from Private Chats and Group Tags Tested in Telegram

    [2026.2.25] Ban on Forwarding from Private Chats and Group Tags Tested in Telegram

    Ban on Forwarding from Private Chats and Group Tags Tested in Telegram Telegram’s Android beta tests a Premium-only option to block forwarding and saving messages from private chats, per contact…

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    [2026.2.24] Lifetime Limit on Stories for Non‑Premium Users

    [2026.2.24] Lifetime Limit on Stories for Non‑Premium Users

    Lifetime Limit on Stories for Non‑Premium Users Telegram now limits non‑Premium users in some regions to a lifetime total of three stories. All past stories count toward this limit, and…

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    [2026.2.13] Telegram Slowdown Threatens App Release Schedules in Russia

    [2026.2.13] Telegram Slowdown Threatens App Release Schedules in Russia

    Telegram Slowdown Threatens App Release Schedules in Russia Russian developers say Telegram throttling disrupts test build delivery, CI/CD alerts, and feedback bots, while shifting from Telegram codes (5 rubles) to…

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    [2026.2.12] Telegram for Android gets a major redesign with new bottom bar and crafting system

    [2026.2.12] Telegram for Android gets a major redesign with new bottom bar and crafting system

    Telegram for Android gets a major redesign with new bottom bar and crafting system Telegram for Android unveils its biggest interface overhaul with a bottom bar, improved performance, and a…

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    [2026.2.11] Telegram’s Liquid Glass: How to Roll Back on Android

    [2026.2.11] Telegram’s Liquid Glass: How to Roll Back on Android

    Telegram’s Liquid Glass: How to Roll Back on Android The intensified Liquid Glass effect and loss of the side panel angered many Telegram Android users. Partial fixes exist via power‑saving…

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    [2026.2.10] Telegram 12.4 Rolls Out Major Update on Android and iOS

    [2026.2.10] Telegram 12.4 Rolls Out Major Update on Android and iOS

    Telegram 12.4 Rolls Out Major Update on Android and iOS Telegram 12.4 for Android and iOS delivers a major Android redesign, risky gift crafting, group‑owner handover, improved calls, bot and…

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    [2026.2.9] Telegram Stories Now Open to All Users

    [2026.2.9] Telegram Stories Now Open to All Users

    Telegram Stories Now Open to All Users Telegram enables Stories for all users (no Premium needed), including IR/RU/UA numbers; free limit: 1/day, Premium boosts to 100 with extra editor features.…

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    2026-02-09 Create
    [2026.2.6] Durov Warns Spanish Telegram Users on Digital Freedom Threats

    [2026.2.6] Durov Warns Spanish Telegram Users on Digital Freedom Threats

    Durov Warns Spanish Telegram Users on Digital Freedom Threats Pavel Durov warned Spanish Telegram users of four new laws enabling surveillance: age checks eroding anonymity, exec jail for slow moderation,…

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    [2026.2.5] Pavel Durov Comments on Raid at X’s Paris Office

    [2026.2.5] Pavel Durov Comments on Raid at X’s Paris Office

    Pavel Durov Comments on Raid at X’s Paris Office Pavel Durov condemned a police raid on X’s Paris office, calling France the only country criminally targeting major “free” social networks…

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    [2026.2.4] Telegram Emerges as Key Audience Platform for Fashion Brands

    [2026.2.4] Telegram Emerges as Key Audience Platform for Fashion Brands

    Telegram Emerges as Key Audience Platform for Fashion Brands Fashion brands like Zolla and Colin's see top Telegram engagement growth; LIME gains 208K followers via partnerships—outpacing VK's ER despite smaller…

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    [2026.2.3] Gift Crafting Enters Active Testing in Telegram

    [2026.2.3] Gift Crafting Enters Active Testing in Telegram

    Gift Crafting Enters Active Testing in Telegram Telegram’s iOS beta 12.3.3 tests a gift crafting system where users combine collectible gifts or buy missing ones, with success chances varying by…

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