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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 […]

    TON Services Face Block in Uzbekistan

    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…

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    2026-01-30 Create
    OnlyTG Recorder Help

    OnlyTG Recorder Help

    IntroductionWelcome to OnlyTG Recorder! Developed by our dedicated bot development team, OnlyTG Recorder is designed to serve as an assistant for quickly sharing chat history. This manual will guide you…

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    2026-01-30 Create
    [2026.1.27] Telegram Matches Media Effectiveness for B2C Tech Firms

    [2026.1.27] Telegram Matches Media Effectiveness for B2C Tech Firms

    Telegram Matches Media Effectiveness for B2C Tech Firms Telegram ties with media (71%) as top brand tool for Russia's B2C IT firms in 2025, per AggreMarketing survey; overall media leads…

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    2026-01-27 Create
    Durov Calls WhatsApp Believers “Fools” Over Security Claims

    Durov Calls WhatsApp Believers “Fools” Over Security Claims

    Telegram founder Pavel Durov criticized WhatsApp*, calling it unsafe and labeling anyone who still trusts its security in 2026 a "fool." In a social media post, he stated: "If you…

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    2026-01-27 Create
    Loop Post

    Loop Post

    Click here to OnlyTG Echo help center>>>OnlyTG Echo provides the function to automatically loop posts in your channel. This not only keeps your channel active but also ensures subscribers never…

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    2026-01-22 Create
    Telegram Becomes Primary News Source for Russian Entrepreneurs

    Telegram Becomes Primary News Source for Russian Entrepreneurs

    Two-thirds (66%) of small and medium-sized business owners surveyed by Ifros report getting industry news updates primarily from Telegram channels, up 8% from 2022. This reflects Telegram's growing dominance as…

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    2026-01-21 Create
    Telegram Users in Russia Report Widespread Service Outage

    Telegram Users in Russia Report Widespread Service Outage

    Russian users are reporting significant disruptions in Telegram’s operation. According to user accounts, the web version of the messenger is not loading, messages are failing to send, and bots and…

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    2025-12-29 Create
    Multimedia Messages

    Multimedia Messages

    Click here to OnlyTG Echo help center>>>OnlyTG Echo provides the function to configure multiple media to a single message when setting Start Message/Auto Reply/Quick Reply/Broadcast and other features.Video Tutorialhttps://youtu.be/YTyG-GCvPX4step 1Here…

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    2025-12-19 Create
    5 USA-Focused News Telegram Channels

    5 USA-Focused News Telegram Channels

    Telegram has emerged as a trusted hub for accessing diverse, real-time news—especially for audiences seeking unfiltered, niche, or alternative coverage of U.S. and global events. Below are 5 tailored recommendations,…

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    2025-12-15 Create
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