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Medvedev Names Russian Classics as Inspiration for Telegram Posts

Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev has shared what inspires his posts on Telegram and other messengers. In an interview with TASS, Reuters and the Wargonzo project, he said he draws ideas both from current events and from Russian classical literature. “The source of inspiration is, of course, the world around us and […]

Gift Crafting Enters Active Testing in Telegram

The iOS beta version of Telegram 12.3.3 (32167) has introduced an active test of a new gift crafting mechanic. Before starting the process, users can browse all possible gift models that may appear as a result of a successful combination. For crafting, they may either use their own collectible gifts or purchase missing ones in […]

Russian MPs Propose Ban on Blocking Telegram, WhatsApp

Russian State Duma deputies plan to introduce a bill establishing an indefinite moratorium on blocking Telegram and WhatsApp in Russia. One of the authors stated the measure aims to “reduce public irritation” from restrictions. The party views citizens’ reactions to curbs on these messengers—and periodic “digital lockdowns”—as justified, seeing them as encroachments on constitutional rights. […]

Zheleznovodsk Launches Telegram Bot for Resident Complaints

Zheleznovodsk plans to launch “ZHEKObot,” a Telegram bot enabling residents to submit appeals and complaints directly to relevant municipal organizations. This new digital service aims to streamline citizen interactions with city services and cut down request processing times. Using the bot, locals can quickly report issues, receive feedback, and track resolution progress—replacing the current manual […]

TON Services Face Block in Uzbekistan

Several TON-related services have stopped working for users in Uzbekistan, as reported by “Durov’s Code.” Notably, Fragment—a core TON ecosystem platform offering tools to interact with Telegram services using TON—fails to launch in the country, confirmed by multiple sources. Access issues have also hit Getgems.io, a popular TON blockchain NFT marketplace; a circulating screenshot cites […]

Why Telegram-Grok Integration Announced by Durov Failed

In 2025, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok was set for deep integration into Telegram, with the messenger slated to receive $300 million and other perks—this never materialized. “Durov’s Code” exclusively learned the reasons behind the project’s collapse. Telegram also explored deals with Perplexity (which later partnered with Snapchat) and other AI firms, but all stalled […]

New People Party Opposes Telegram Ban

The New People party has spoken out against a potential ban of Telegram in Russia, declaring: “We are against blocking Telegram.” The party recalled that previous online platforms were blocked suddenly and retrospectively, when it was almost impossible to change anything, and insisted that this scenario must not be repeated with Telegram.  They announced the […]

Major Telegram Design Overhaul on Android in 2026

Telegram is rolling out a large‑scale redesign of its Android app in 2026, now expanded in beta version 12.4 after first appearing at the end of December. The familiar side drawer has been removed and replaced with a translucent bottom navigation bar in an iOS‑style design, featuring core tabs such as Chats, Contacts, Settings, and […]

Blogger Earnings Shift to MAX After Potential Telegram Block

Telegram never became a mass platform for bloggers, and channel authors would simply migrate to MAX following any block, said Maxim Perlin, co-founder of the Bloggers and Agencies Association, in an NSN interview. State Duma deputy Mikhail Delyagin predicted a possible Telegram block in Russia by fall 2026, though he stressed businesses would continue partial […]

Durov Makes Secret Appearance at McGregor’s Vatican Wedding

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov secretly attended the wedding of renowned Irish fighter Conor McGregor as one of 150 guests. On January 26, McGregor posted in support of Durov and shared photos, one clearly showing the Telegram head at the private wedding reception. McGregor married Dee Devlin on December 12 in the Vatican, with the reception […]

    [2026.1.26] Telegram Makes Premium Subscription Enough for Bots to Use Custom Emojis

    [2026.1.26] Telegram Makes Premium Subscription Enough for Bots to Use Custom Emojis

    Telegram Makes Premium Subscription Enough for Bots to Use Custom Emojis Telegram now lets bots send premium emojis if their owner has Telegram Premium, removing the previous requirement for an…

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    Telegram Adds Security Alerts for New and Deleted Passkeys

    Telegram Adds Security Alerts for New and Deleted Passkeys

    Telegram has introduced an important security enhancement for passkeys: whenever a new passkey is added to your account, a notification is now sent to all devices where you are signed…

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    [2025.12.15] Telegram Adds Passkey Login, Safe Gift Offers, and Profile Audio for Stories

    [2025.12.15] Telegram Adds Passkey Login, Safe Gift Offers, and Profile Audio for Stories

    Telegram Adds Passkey Login, Safe Gift Offers, and Profile Audio for Stories Telegram’s update adds secure passkey logins without SMS, escrow‑based gift purchase offers using Stars or TON, and a…

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    Pavel Durov Allegedly Helps “Natalnaya Karta” Star Recover Hijacked Telegram Account

    Pavel Durov Allegedly Helps “Natalnaya Karta” Star Recover Hijacked Telegram Account

    Comedian and actor Dmitry Zhuravlev, host of the show “Natalnaya Karta,” says that in March scammers hijacked his personal Instagram and Telegram accounts by reissuing his SIM card with a…

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    [2025.12.8] Telegram Adds Passkey Login via Password Managers on iOS and Android

    [2025.12.8] Telegram Adds Passkey Login via Password Managers on iOS and Android

    Telegram Adds Passkey Login via Password Managers on iOS and Android Telegram’s stable iOS and Android apps now support passkey login via password managers, enabling passwordless sign‑in confirmed by Face…

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    Telegram Adds Passkey Login via Password Managers on iOS and Android

    Telegram Adds Passkey Login via Password Managers on iOS and Android

    Telegram has rolled out support for passkey-based authentication in the stable versions of its iOS and Android apps. To enable the feature, users need to open Telegram’s Settings, go to…

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    [2025.12.4] Telegram Tests Passkey Login in Android Beta for Passwordless Access

    [2025.12.4] Telegram Tests Passkey Login in Android Beta for Passwordless Access

    Telegram Tests Passkey Login in Android Beta for Passwordless Access Telegram's Android beta adds passkey login via Google/Apple/Samsung managers, skipping SMS/passwords with biometric verification for secure, seamless access. source: kod…

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    Telegram Tests Passkey Login in Android Beta for Passwordless Access

    Telegram Tests Passkey Login in Android Beta for Passwordless Access

    Telegram is preparing to introduce passkey authentication, discovered in the Android beta version 12.2.8. Passkeys, stored securely in password managers from Google, Apple, Samsung, and others, allow users to log…

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    Yandex AI Assistant Aids Telegram Channel Creators with Content and Monetization

    Yandex AI Assistant Aids Telegram Channel Creators with Content and Monetization

    Yandex has introduced an AI-powered helper bot designed specifically for Telegram channel authors, enabling them to generate content in their blog's style, edit texts, fix errors, create polls for subscribers,…

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